Experian edges higher on London buyback activity, shares backed by strong analyst consensus
23.06.2026 - 17:31:22 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 17:24.
Experian (IE00B19NLV48) remains active in its capital management program as the group continues repurchasing shares on the London Stock Exchange. The latest disclosed tranche covers 478,000 shares bought on 19 June as part of the ongoing US$1 billion buyback, according to an Investegate filing by the company.Company announcement on Investegate
Details of the latest buyback tranche
The 19 June transaction saw Experian acquire 478,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange, with prices ranging between 2,490.0 pence and 2,549.0 pence per share.Company announcement on Investegate The weighted average purchase price was reported at 2,536.2240 pence per share, underlining the group’s willingness to buy close to recent trading levels.
According to the disclosure, the repurchased shares are scheduled for cancellation, which will reduce the number of Experian shares in issue and can support earnings per share metrics over time.Company announcement on Investegate The buyback sits within the US$1 billion capital return program the company announced alongside its latest full-year results.
Analyst consensus and valuation signals
On the analyst side, Experian continues to receive broadly positive coverage in London. Data compiled by Investing.com shows 18 analysts following the stock, with 17 assigning a buy rating and just 1 a sell, resulting in a strong buy consensus for Experian shares.Analyst overview on Investing.com
The same consensus sample points to an average 12-month price target of 3,911.6 pence per Experian share, with individual targets ranging from about 2,387 pence on the low side to roughly 4,774 pence at the top end.Analyst overview on Investing.com Based on current price levels, the average target implies an upside potential of just over 56 percent, underlining the constructive stance from the sell-side community.
All news and analysis on the Experian shares
Current buyback activity, analyst targets and future earnings dates for Experian are bundled in the dedicated topic section on ad-hoc-news.de.
How Experian makes its money
Experian’s core business revolves around data and analytics for credit decisioning, identity and fraud prevention and marketing services. The company operates large consumer and business credit bureau databases in markets such as the US, UK and Brazil, and monetizes these via subscription and transaction-based services to banks, lenders, telecoms and other corporates.Experian investor information
Where the shares trade today
Experian shares (IE00B19NLV48) traded in London at 2,507.0 pence on 2026-06-23 at 12:15 BST, according to a Fidelity factsheet, with the bid-ask range around 2,507.0 to 2,508.0 pence during that snapshot.Fidelity price overview
Key data on the Experian shares
- Company: Experian plc
- ISIN: IE00B19NLV48
- WKN: A0Q5BW
- Ticker: EXPN
- Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
- Price (as of 2026-06-23, 12:15): 2,507.0 pence
- Market cap: approximately 23.7 billion GBP (as of 2026-06-23)
- Sector / industry: Information Services / Consumer Credit Data
- Index membership: FTSE 100
- Next earnings date: 2026-07-16 (Q1 FY27 trading update)
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