5 Biggest Publishing Companies in the World

2. Relx Plc (NYSE:RELX)

Market Cap: $56.65 billion as of August 10

Relx Plc (NYSE:RELX) publishes content related to the scientific, technical, medical, and legal world. The company was created after the merger of Reed Exhibitions and Elsevier. It facilitates researchers and professionals from all around the globe.

Moreover, Relx Plc (NYSE:RELX) has spread its operational structure in more than 40 countries. It has the support of customers from over 180 nations. The total revenue of the publishing company has reached $5.60 billion. The company has a market cap of $49.50 billion. Since last year, the company has been experiencing significant revenue growth. The company has a total headcount of 33,500 employees, 50% women and 50% men.

In the fiscal year of 2021, the total revenue increased by 2% on the yearly basis to reach £7,244 million. The underlying revenue growth of the company was 7%. Plus, its operating profit was £2,210 million with an operating margin of 30.5%. The net margin of Relx Plc (NYSE:RELX) was 23.3%, and its net debt was reported to be £6,017 million. The earnings per share of the company were 87.6p.

Relx Plc (NYSE:RELX) posted commendable results in the previous year. 60% of its revenue came from North America, 20% from Europe, and 20% from the rest of the world. About 86% of its revenue was from electronic means. Moreover, the company has shown a positive outlook in the first quarter of 2022.