Experian Sets Key Election Deadlines for First Interim Dividend

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

Experian has reminded shareholders of key administrative deadlines related to its first interim dividend for the financial year ending 31 March 2026, set at 21.25 US cents per ordinary share and payable on 6 February 2026 to investors on the register as of 9 January 2026. Shareholders must confirm by 9 January whether they wish to receive UK-sourced dividends via Income Access Share arrangements or opt for US dollar payments, otherwise existing elections will continue and, in the absence of a US dollar election, payments will default to sterling based on the 16 January exchange rate; investors who do not route dividends through the UK structure are also reminded that their distributions will be treated as Irish-sourced and potentially subject to Irish dividend withholding tax unless valid exemption documentation is on file, underscoring the administrative and tax-planning implications for both domestic and international holders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:EXPN) stock is a Buy with a £3740.00 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 plc is a global data and technology company that uses data, analytics and software to support lending, fraud prevention, healthcare administration, digital marketing and automotive insights, while also helping consumers achieve financial goals and improve money management. Operating across sectors including financial services, healthcare, automotive, agrifinance and insurance, the FTSE 100-listed group is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, employs about 25,100 people in 32 countries, and focuses on innovation and advanced technologies to unlock the value of data.

Average Trading Volume: 2,390,305

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £30.8B

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