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 | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Top Community Narratives
UK£53.57
FV
49.8% undervalued intrinsic discount10.00%
Revenue growth p.a.
121
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Experian plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£26.89 |
| 52 Week High | UK£41.01 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£23.53 |
| Beta | 0.85 |
| 1 Month Change | 3.50% |
| 3 Month Change | -2.50% |
| 1 Year Change | -28.88% |
| 3 Year Change | -0.037% |
| 5 Year Change | -3.03% |
| Change since IPO | 4,684.56% |
Recent News & Updates
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.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.Recent updates
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.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.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.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.
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.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.Does Experian (LON:EXPN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Feb 10
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.Experian's (LON:EXPN) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Jan 26EXPN: 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.
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?Earnings Not Telling The Story For Experian plc (LON:EXPN)
Jan 14EXPN: 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.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.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.Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Experian plc (LON:EXPN)
Dec 08Is Now The Time To Put Experian (LON:EXPN) On Your Watchlist?
Nov 25EXPN: 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.Should You Investigate Experian plc (LON:EXPN) At UK£33.23?
Nov 13EXPN: 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.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.Experian plc's (LON:EXPN) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
Oct 11Acquisitions 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.Calculating The Fair Value Of Experian plc (LON:EXPN)
Aug 24Return Trends At Experian (LON:EXPN) Aren't Appealing
Aug 08Is Experian (LON:EXPN) A Risky Investment?
Jul 09Earnings Tell The Story For Experian plc (LON:EXPN)
May 30Experian plc Just Missed EPS By 9.4%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 17A Look At The Fair Value Of Experian plc (LON:EXPN)
May 05
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 | -3.3% | -1.1% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | -28.9% | -29.8% | 21.7% |
Return vs Industry: EXPN exceeded the UK Professional Services industry which returned -30% over the past year.
Return vs Market: EXPN underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| EXPN volatility | |
|---|---|
| EXPN Average Weekly Movement | 5.2% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 5.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.2% |
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 (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | 25,100 | 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£24.12b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£1.00b |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£5.85b |
24.1x
P/E Ratio4.1x
P/S RatioIs EXPN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| EXPN income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$7.97b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$4.69b |
| Gross Profit | US$3.28b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.91b |
| Earnings | US$1.36b |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 20, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.52 |
| Gross Margin | 41.12% |
| Net Profit Margin | 17.12% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 102.7% |
How did EXPN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.8%
Current Dividend Yield43%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 01:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
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 41 analysts. 17 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 |