Experian Buys Back Further 399,778 Shares in Ongoing Repurchase Programme

The latest update is out from Experian ( (GB:EXPN) ).

Experian has continued its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying 399,778 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 3 February 2026 at a weighted average price of 2,537.7622 pence per share. Following this latest transaction, the company now holds 56,683,651 shares in treasury and has repurchased a total of 847,778 shares since the buyback began, leaving 916,741,114 shares in issue excluding treasury stock, a move that effectively reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share and capital returns for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:EXPN) stock is a Buy with a £3083.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Experian stock, see the GB:EXPN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:EXPN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:EXPN is a Outperform.

Experian’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment are the most significant factors driving the stock score. However, technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and the high P/E ratio indicates potential overvaluation. The company’s proactive share repurchase program positively impacts shareholder value.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:EXPN stock, click here.

More about Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company that uses a combination of data, analytics and software to support lending decisions, combat fraud, simplify healthcare administration, deliver digital marketing solutions and provide insights into the automotive market. Serving sectors including financial services, healthcare, automotive, agrifinance and insurance, the FTSE 100-listed group employs around 25,200 people in 33 countries and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Average Trading Volume: 3,115,598

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £25.04B

See more data about EXPN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.