RELX (RELX) H1 2025 Earnings Call July 24, 2025 03:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsErik Engstrom - CEO & Executive DirectorNick Luff - CFO & Executive DirectorAdam Berlin - Executive Director - European Media Equity ResearchLisa Yang - MD, Head of European Media & Internet Equity ResearchNick Dempsey - Director - Media Equity ResearchConference Call ParticipantsGeorge Webb - Equity Research Analyst - Technology - Software, IT Services, Information ServicesHenry Hayden - Equity Research AnalystSteve Liechti - M ...

RELX (RELX) H1 2025 Earnings Call July 24, 2025 03:30 AM ET Speaker0Good morning, everybody. Thank you for taking the time to join us today. As you may have seen from our press release this morning, we delivered strong financial results in the first half and we made further operational and strategic progress. Underlying revenue growth was 7%. Underlying adjusted operating profit growth was 9%.Adjusted earnings per share growth was 10% at constant currency. And we have announced a 7% increase in the GBP inte ...

24 July 2025 DISCLAIMER REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results of RELX PLC (together with its subsidiaries, "RELX", "we" or "our") to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. We consider an ...

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Core Insights - LexisNexis Risk Solutions has launched a new commercial property risk assessment solution called LexisNexis Location Intelligence for Commercial, which enhances predictive modeling capabilities in the U.S. commercial insurance sector [1][3] Industry Challenges - The frequency and severity of severe weather events are increasing, contributing to over 65% of all U.S. property losses, which poses significant challenges for commercial insurers in underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management [2] Solution Features - The Location Intelligence for Commercial solution combines industry loss data, weather forensics, and granular property characteristics to create predictive modeling risk scores, enhancing the accuracy of risk assessments [3][4] - The solution utilizes proprietary claims information and neural network-driven risk propensity models to provide actionable insights directly into commercial insurance workflows [3][4] Competitive Advantage - The new solution can deliver over 20 times the predictive modeling lift compared to traditional models, allowing insurers to identify the 10% of properties that could account for 34% of weather-related losses in the upcoming year [6] - It integrates various data sources, including aerial imagery and comprehensive claims data, to create a more complete risk profile, moving beyond basic weather data [6] Operational Efficiency - The solution supports automation and efficiency by integrating seamlessly into underwriting and renewal workflows, enabling more targeted risk control strategies [6] - It promotes transparency in risk assessment, helping insurers adapt to regulatory changes and communicate effectively with business owners regarding their property risks [6]

Core Insights - The 2025 LexisNexis® U.S. Auto Insurance Trends Report provides critical data for insurers to make informed rating decisions and adapt to evolving risk segments in the auto insurance market [1][2] Market Trends - The auto insurance market is experiencing a softening phase, with profitability returning as insurers adapt to a consumer base increasingly willing to shop for better deals [3][5] - Direct written premiums grew by 13.6% to $359 billion in 2024, indicating improved profitability for insurers [6][7] - Rate increases have begun to ease, with a 10% year-over-year rise in 2024 compared to a 15% increase in 2023, reflecting changing market conditions [6][7] Driving Violations and Claims - All driving violations increased by 17% year-over-year, surpassing 2019 levels, with major speeding violations rising by 16% and minor speeding violations by 25% [6][7] - Bodily injury severity jumped by 9.2%, while property damage severity climbed by 2.5% year-over-year; however, collision severity declined by 2.5% [6][7] Consumer Behavior - Policy shopping reached an all-time high, with over 45% of policies in force being shopped at least once by the end of 2024 [6][11] - Older consumers (aged 66 and older) are leading the shopping trend, with a 35% year-over-year increase in shopping among long-tenured customers [6][11] - The rate of high-survivability shoppers reached 40% by the end of 2024, indicating a shift in consumer behavior towards more competitive shopping [6][11] Emerging Risks - The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is introducing new risks, with a 14% rise in claim frequency for drivers moving from internal combustion engine vehicles to EVs [6]

Core Insights - U.S. consumer auto insurance shopping remains elevated in Q1 2025, with shopping growth at 16% and new policy growth at 8.4%, indicating a slight cooling from Q4 2024 [1][9] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Macro factors such as tax refund season and tariff concerns are significantly influencing consumer auto insurance shopping behavior [2] - Direct channel shoppers contributed to growth across all age groups, with a 34% year-over-year increase, outpacing independent and exclusive agent channels [3] - The non-standard market segment experienced a 30% growth, driven by uninsured shoppers entering the market with tax refunds [3] Group 2: Regional Trends - Despite a shorter calendar in February 2025, many regions reported elevated shopping growth, with 10 states showing increases of 20% or more, including Hawaii (59%) and New Jersey (43%) [4] - New policy growth was bolstered by tax refunds and increased vehicle sales, with states like Nevada (39%) and New Jersey (31%) reporting new policy growth of 20% or higher [5] Group 3: Consumer Behavior - Average policy retention dropped to 78% by the end of Q1 2025, down from 83% in early 2022, indicating a faster churn rate [6] - Historically loyal segments, such as policyholders aged 66 and older, are now more active in shopping and switching behavior, highlighting the need for proactive retention strategies [7][8] Group 4: Future Outlook - The full impact of proposed tariffs may not be felt until later in 2025, but current tariffs are already shaping the market, prompting consumers to fast-track purchases [10] - Insurers may need to refine their acquisition and retention strategies as auto and home policy activities increasingly influence one another [10] - Carriers face significant retention challenges, with declining rates potentially straining business models, necessitating disciplined underwriting approaches [11]

Group 1: Momentum Investing Overview - Momentum investing involves following a stock's recent trend, with the strategy of buying high and selling higher, capitalizing on established price movements [1] - The Zacks Momentum Style Score helps define momentum characteristics, with RELX PLC currently holding a Momentum Style Score of B [2][3] Group 2: Performance Metrics of RELX PLC - RELX shares have increased by 2.75% over the past week, while the Zacks Internet - Content industry remained flat [5] - Over the past month, RELX's price change is 20.89%, significantly outperforming the industry's 4.32% [5] - In the last quarter, RELX shares rose by 8.86%, and over the past year, they increased by 29.78%, compared to the S&P 500's -6.46% and 11.69% respectively [6] Group 3: Trading Volume and Earnings Outlook - The average 20-day trading volume for RELX is 885,739 shares, indicating a bullish sign with rising stock prices [7] - In terms of earnings estimates, one estimate for the current fiscal year has increased from $1.68 to $1.70 over the past 60 days, with no downward revisions [9] - For the next fiscal year, one estimate has also moved upwards, reflecting positive trends in earnings outlook [9] Group 4: Conclusion on Investment Potential - Given the positive performance metrics and earnings outlook, RELX is rated as a 2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B, making it a strong candidate for near-term investment [11]

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For those looking to find strong Computer and Technology stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Has Orange (ORANY) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.Orange is one of 608 individual stocks in the Computer and Technology sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #7 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Ran ...