Experian (LON:EXPN) Shares Pass Above 200 Day Moving Average - Here's Why

Experian plc (LON:EXPN - Get Free Report)'s stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 3,687.49 ($50.13) and traded as high as GBX 3,973 ($54.01). Experian shares last traded at GBX 3,900.69 ($53.03), with a volume of 2,078,754 shares.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Shore Capital reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Experian in a report on Wednesday, May 21st.

Experian Price Performance

The company has a fifty day simple moving average of GBX 3,805.31 and a 200 day simple moving average of GBX 3,687.49. The stock has a market capitalization of £44.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.88, a P/E/G ratio of 2.48 and a beta of 0.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 109.43, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.79.

Insider Transactions at Experian

In other news, insider Lloyd Pitchford sold 54,770 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 3,744 ($50.90), for a total value of £2,050,588.80 ($2,787,641.11). Also, insider Brian Cassin sold 88,649 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 3,744 ($50.90), for a total value of £3,319,018.56 ($4,511,988.25). Insiders own 0.19% of the company's stock.

About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software.