Experian (EXPN) Stock Overview
Operates as a data and technology company in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 6/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
EXPN Community Fair Values
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Analyst Price Targets
Top Community Narratives
UK£53.57
FV
51.6% undervalued intrinsic discount10.00%
Revenue growth p.a.
132
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Experian plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£25.91 |
| 52 Week High | UK£41.01 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£23.53 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.51% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.17% |
| 1 Year Change | -31.60% |
| 3 Year Change | -8.38% |
| 5 Year Change | -4.14% |
| Change since IPO | 4,510.19% |
Recent News & Updates
New Narrative • May 23
AI And Data Platforms Will Drive Future Market Leadership And Margin Expansion
Catalysts About Experian Experian supplies data, analytics, decisioning and consumer credit services to businesses and individuals worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update • May 23
EXPN: Data And AI Investments Will Support Future Upside Despite Reset Expectations
Narrative Update on Experian Experian's updated fair value estimate has moved from £4,550 to £4,000, as analysts factor in slightly lower revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions following recent target cuts from £4,700 to £4,100 and from £4,550 to £4,000. Analyst Commentary Recent target changes suggest analysts are recalibrating expectations for Experian while still seeing room for longer term value creation, reflected in the updated fair value estimate and revised price targets between £4,000 and £4,100.Recent updates
New Narrative • May 23
AI And Data Platforms Will Drive Future Market Leadership And Margin Expansion
Catalysts About Experian Experian supplies data, analytics, decisioning and consumer credit services to businesses and individuals worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • May 23
EXPN: Data And AI Investments Will Support Future Upside Despite Reset Expectations
Narrative Update on Experian Experian's updated fair value estimate has moved from £4,550 to £4,000, as analysts factor in slightly lower revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions following recent target cuts from £4,700 to £4,100 and from £4,550 to £4,000. Analyst Commentary Recent target changes suggest analysts are recalibrating expectations for Experian while still seeing room for longer term value creation, reflected in the updated fair value estimate and revised price targets between £4,000 and £4,100.Narrative Update • Apr 22
EXPN: Data And AI Expansion Will Support Future Upside As Market Rerates Shares
Analysts have trimmed their average Experian price target by about £1.74 to reflect slightly lower fair value and revenue growth assumptions, along with a modestly lower future P/E multiple, as seen in recent target cuts from £4,700 to £4,100 and by £0.83 at major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent target reductions around Experian highlight a more measured stance on valuation, even as some analysts maintain a constructive view on the shares.Narrative Update • Apr 08
EXPN: Data And AI Expansion Will Support Future Upside Despite Higher Required Returns
Experian's updated analyst price target edges lower to £4,100 from £4,700 as analysts adjust their views in line with slightly softer growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate and a small reduction in expected future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are comfortable maintaining positive ratings even with the lower £4,100 target, which suggests they still see upside potential relative to current fundamentals and execution.Narrative Update • Mar 25
EXPN: Data And AI Capabilities Will Support Future Upside Despite Higher Required Returns
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Experian has been trimmed to £4,100. This modest fair value adjustment reflects analysts' updated assumptions on the discount rate and P/E, alongside recent target cuts from major firms.Narrative Update • Mar 10
EXPN: Data Partnerships And AI Integration Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their average fair value estimate for Experian by a small amount to align with recent cuts in published price targets, including moves to around £4,100 and similar reductions from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent price target cuts around £4,100 suggest analysts are recalibrating their expectations for Experian while still seeing room for execution to support the current valuation.
New Narrative • Mar 07
The New Oil: Experian will Weaponize Proprietary Data to Lead the AI Lending Revolution
Gemini said The bullish thesis for Experian (LSE: EXPN) is built on its evolution from a traditional credit bureau into a high-margin data-and-AI powerhouse. As of early 2026, the company is demonstrating that its massive data "moat" is becoming even more valuable in an economy hungry for automated, real-time decision-making.Narrative Update • Feb 24
EXPN: AI Mortgage And Data Partnerships Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Experian, with one major firm cutting its target by £0.83. The change reflects slightly adjusted assumptions on fair value, discount rate and forward P/E, rather than a change in the core growth or margin outlook.Analysis Article • Feb 10
Does Experian (LON:EXPN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Feb 09
EXPN: AI Mortgage Opportunities Will Support Future Upside In Credit Score Competition
Narrative update on Experian The analyst price target for Experian has been reduced by £0.18 per share. Analysts attribute this to slightly lower fair value estimates and updated assumptions for revenue growth, discount rate, margin profile, and future P/E following recent price target cuts and a recalibration of expectations around the company's artificial intelligence driven mortgage opportunities.Analysis Article • Jan 26
Experian's (LON:EXPN) Returns Have Hit A Wall
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Narrative Update • Jan 26
EXPN: AI Mortgage Scoring Opportunities Will Support Upside In Credit Score Competition
Narrative Update on Experian Analysts have modestly reduced their fair value estimate for Experian to £42.35 from £42.57, as they factor in slightly higher discount rates, a small adjustment to profit margins, and ongoing interest in the company's artificial intelligence driven mortgage opportunities highlighted in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mix of optimism around Experian's AI related mortgage initiatives and some caution around valuation and execution risks.
New Narrative • Jan 22
AI And Data Adoption Will Shape Credit Services Margins Over The Coming Years
Catalysts About Experian Experian provides credit data, analytics and decisioning tools to businesses and offers credit and financial management services to consumers. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Jan 14
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Experian plc (LON:EXPN)
Experian plc's ( LON:EXPN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 30x might make it look like a strong sell right now...Narrative Update • Jan 09
EXPN: AI Mortgage Scoring Advances Will Support Upside In Ongoing Credit Score Battle
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Experian by about £0.25 per share while maintaining a constructive view. They point to recent share price weakness and the potential for artificial intelligence driven mortgage opportunities to support the long term story.Narrative Update • Dec 26
EXPN: AI Mortgage Opportunity Will Drive Upside As Credit Score Battle Intensifies
Analysts have nudged their price target on Experian slightly higher, to approximately £42.82 from about £42.79, citing the recent share pullback and emerging artificial intelligence driven mortgage opportunities as support for a modestly higher valuation multiple and margin profile. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary reflects a predominantly constructive stance on Experian, with analysts pointing to both cyclical and structural drivers behind the upgraded outlook.Narrative Update • Dec 11
EXPN: AI Mortgage Shift Will Drive Upside As Credit Score War Escalates
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Experian to approximately $42.79 from about $43.92. This reflects marginally lower long term revenue growth and valuation multiples, even as they highlight emerging artificial intelligence driven mortgage opportunities as a key support for the updated price target.Analysis Article • Dec 08
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Experian plc (LON:EXPN)
Key Insights Experian's estimated fair value is UK£35.99 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Nov 25
Is Now The Time To Put Experian (LON:EXPN) On Your Watchlist?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Narrative Update • Nov 22
EXPN: Share Pullback Will Unlock AI Mortgage Opportunities in 2025
Narrative Update on Experian Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Experian from £41.02 to £39.07. This adjustment reflects recent share price movements and optimism about new AI-driven mortgage opportunities.Analysis Article • Nov 13
Should You Investigate Experian plc (LON:EXPN) At UK£33.23?
Let's talk about the popular Experian plc ( LON:EXPN ). The company's shares received a lot of attention from a...Narrative Update • Nov 02
EXPN: Recent Partnerships And Product Expansion Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for Experian by approximately $0.76 to $44.64, citing incremental adjustments to discount rates and profitability assumptions in their valuation models. What's in the News AdRoll reported strong early adoption of Experian's syndicated audiences, with over 200 brands running more than 250 multi-channel campaigns.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Acquisitions Of Illion And ClearSale Will Strengthen Future Market Presence
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Experian to $43.89 from $43.94, citing modest adjustments in expected growth, profitability, and valuation metrics. What's in the News Experian introduced the Score Choice Bundle for the US mortgage market, offering lenders both VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 2 with a single fee.Analysis Article • Oct 11
Experian plc's (LON:EXPN) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 36.9x Experian plc ( LON:EXPN ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...Narrative Update • Oct 04
Acquisitions Of Illion And ClearSale Will Strengthen Future Market Presence
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Experian, raising it by £11 to £4,102. This adjustment reflects modest improvements in fair value, revenue growth, and profit margin expectations.Analysis Article • Aug 24
Calculating The Fair Value Of Experian plc (LON:EXPN)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Experian is UK£43.45 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Return Trends At Experian (LON:EXPN) Aren't Appealing
LSE:EXPN 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Experian's Fair Values from the Community and select yours If we want...Analysis Article • Jul 09
Is Experian (LON:EXPN) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 30
Earnings Tell The Story For Experian plc (LON:EXPN)
Experian plc's ( LON:EXPN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 39x might make it look like a strong sell right now...
New Narrative • Mar 10
Acquisitions Of Illion And ClearSale Will Strengthen Future Market Presence
Strategic acquisitions and innovation in platforms like Ascend enhance Experian's market position, drive revenue growth, and improve net margins with new capabilities.Shareholder Returns
| EXPN | GB Professional Services | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -2.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| 1Y | -31.6% | -33.7% | 19.4% |
Return vs Industry: EXPN exceeded the UK Professional Services industry which returned -33.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: EXPN underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| EXPN volatility | |
|---|---|
| EXPN Average Weekly Movement | 4.4% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 5.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.7% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 12.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: EXPN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: EXPN's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | 25,200 | Brian Cassin | www.experianplc.com |
Experian plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a data and technology company in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Business-to-Business and Consumer Services. The company collects, sorts, aggregates, and transforms data from various sources.
Experian plc Fundamentals Summary
| EXPN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£23.20b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£1.12b |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£6.28b |
20.8x
P/E Ratio3.7x
P/S RatioIs EXPN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| EXPN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$8.45b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$4.92b |
| Gross Profit | US$3.53b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.03b |
| Earnings | US$1.50b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Nov 18, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.68 |
| Gross Margin | 41.78% |
| Net Profit Margin | 17.79% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 98.0% |
How did EXPN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.0%
Current Dividend Yield42%
Payout RatioDoes EXPN pay a reliable dividends?
See EXPN dividend history and benchmarks| Experian dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 25 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 24 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 31 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 60 days |
Does EXPN pay a reliable dividends?
See EXPN dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/25 03:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Experian plc is covered by 34 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Daniel Leben | Baird |
| Paul Daniel Sullivan | Barclays |
| James Rosenthal | Barclays |