Experian Expands Share Buyback With Further 400,000-Share Purchase

An update from Experian ( (GB:EXPN) ) is now available.

Experian has continued its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying 400,000 of its own ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 4 February 2026 at prices ranging between 2,494.00p and 2,584.00p, with a weighted average price of 2,550.7437p. Following this latest transaction, the company now holds 56,683,651 shares in treasury and has repurchased a total of 1,247,778 shares since the programme began, leaving 916,341,114 shares in issue excluding treasury stock, a move that underscores Experian’s ongoing capital management strategy and could enhance earnings per share and shareholder value over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:EXPN) stock is a Buy with a £2874.00 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.

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More about Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company that provides data, analytics and software to support lending decisions, fraud prevention, healthcare administration, digital marketing and automotive market insights, while also helping consumers achieve financial goals and savings. The FTSE 100-listed group operates across sectors including financial services, healthcare, automotive, agrifinance and insurance, employs about 25,200 people in 33 countries, and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Average Trading Volume: 3,254,036

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £23.25B

Learn more about EXPN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.