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Experian Cancels 223,847 Shares in Ongoing London Buyback

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  • Experian repurchased 223,847 London-listed shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing buyback programme.
  • The buyback supports Experian’s capital-return strategy and may enhance earnings per share for investors over time.
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Experian Cancels 223,847 Shares in Ongoing London Buyback

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Experian ( (GB:EXPN) ) has issued an update.

Experian has continued its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying back 223,847 ordinary shares on 6 March 2026 on the London Stock Exchange via J.P. Morgan Securities. The shares, acquired at a weighted average price of 2,781.5117 pence, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share for investors as the buyback progresses.

The transaction underscores Experian’s ongoing capital-return strategy and confidence in its long-term prospects, following the launch of the programme in January 2026. The company will publish details of further repurchases on its website on a weekly basis, providing continued transparency for shareholders and the broader market.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:EXPN) stock is a Hold with a £2994.00 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 data, analytics and software to support lending, fight fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing and provide insights into the automotive market. The FTSE 100-listed group operates across financial services, healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance and other sectors, employing around 25,200 people in 33 countries from its Dublin headquarters.

YTD Price Performance: -17.58%

Average Trading Volume: 4,025,669

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £24.97B

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

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