Experian Cancels New Tranche of Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

Experian ( (GB:EXPN) ) has provided an announcement.

Experian has executed a further tranche of its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying 223,319 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 16 March 2026 at prices between 2,714.0p and 2,770.0p, with a weighted average of 2,743.1977p. The purchased shares will be cancelled, signalling continued active capital management and potentially enhancing earnings per share, while transaction details will be updated weekly on the company’s website, offering transparency for investors monitoring the buyback’s progress.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:EXPN) stock is a Hold with a £2971.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Experian stock, see the GB:EXPN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on EXPN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, 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.

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More about Experian

Experian plc is a global data and technology company that uses data, analytics and software to support lending, fraud prevention, healthcare optimisation, digital marketing and automotive insights for clients worldwide. The FTSE 100-listed group, headquartered in Dublin, also provides consumer services that help millions of individuals manage credit, achieve financial goals and save time and money across diverse sectors including financial services, healthcare, automotive, agrifinance and insurance.

Average Trading Volume: 4,401,780

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £24.89B

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