Should I buy or sell Experian stock right now?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Experian in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EXPN shares. View EXPN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Experian's stock price target for 2024?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Experian's stock. Their EXPN share price targets range from GBX 2,450 to GBX 3,700. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 3,166 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.5%. View analysts price targets for EXPN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have EXPN shares performed in 2024?

Experian's stock was trading at GBX 3,202 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EXPN stock has increased by 3.5% and is now trading at GBX 3,314. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Experian pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Experian?

Experian declared a dividend on Friday, November 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 4th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.18 per share on Friday, February 2nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.54%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 4th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for EXPN .

Is Experian a good dividend stock?

Experian (LON:EXPN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.26%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,943.82%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for EXPN .

What other stocks do shareholders of Experian own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Experian investors own include Imperial Brands (IMB) , Glencore (GLEN) , Aviva (AV) , Barclays (BARC) , International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) , Vodafone Group Public (VOD) , British American Tobacco (BATS) , Experian (EXPGY) , easyJet (EZJ) and Ferguson (FERG) .

How do I buy shares of Experian?

Shares of EXPN stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

LON:EXPN

Experian (EXPN) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 3,314

+3.00 (+0.09%)

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Today's Range: 3,288
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50-Day Range: 3,290
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52-Week Range: 2,366
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3,530

Volume: 1.24 million shs
Average Volume: 1.57 million shs
Market Capitalization: £30.45 billion

P/E Ratio: 3,723.60
Dividend Yield: 1.33%
Price Target: GBX 3,166

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Experian MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 4.5% Downside
GBX 3,166 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -0.66
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.25
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£729.85 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.72 out of 5 stars

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Experian has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Experian has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for EXPN.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Experian pays a meaningful dividend of 1.26%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Experian does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Experian is 4,943.82%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

4.1

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Experian has received a 57.99% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is false driven by its "Credit reporting services" and "Financial consulting" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Experian is -0.66.

2.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Experian has a news sentiment score of 1.25. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.37 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Experian this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Experian insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £7,298,494.32 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.25% of the stock of Experian is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
58.10% of the stock of Experian is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Experian is 3,723.60, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.24.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Experian is 3,723.60, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 400.83.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Experian has a PEG Ratio of 1.37. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Experian has a P/B Ratio of 7.32. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Experian Stock (LON:EXPN)

Experian plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a technology company in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Business-to-Business and Consumer Services. The company collects, sorts, aggregates, and transforms data from various sources to provide a range of data-driven services. It also owns, create, and develops analytics, predictive tools, sophisticated software, and platforms; credit risk, fraud prevention, identity management, customer service and engagement, account processing, and account management services; data analysis, and research and development services. In addition, the company provides credit education, free access to Experian credit reports and scores, and online educational tools. It serves its customers in financial service, direct-to-consumer, health, retail, automotive, software and professional services, telecoms and utility, insurance, media and technology, and other industries, as well as government and public sectors. The company was formerly known as Experian Group Limited and changed its name to Experian plc in July 2008. Experian plc was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Consulting Services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:EXPN
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.experianplc.com
Phone: +353-1-8469100
Fax: N/A
Employees: 22,400
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 3,166
High Stock Price Target: GBX 3,700
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 2,450
Potential Upside/Downside: -4.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.89
Trailing P/E Ratio: 3,723.60
Forward P/E Ratio: 27.15
P/E Growth: 1.37
Net Income: £1.03 billion
Net Margins: 15.20%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 26.69%
Return on Assets: 8.92%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 102.92
Current Ratio: 0.65
Quick Ratio: 0.76

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £6.80 billion
Price / Sales: 4.48
Cash Flow: GBX 19.22 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 172.46
Book Value: GBX 453 per share
Price / Book: 7.32

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 918,910,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £30.45 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.64

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Key Executives

Mr. Brian J. Cassin (Age 56)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $2.42M
Mr. Lloyd Mark Pitchford (Age 53)
CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.5M
Mr. Craig Boundy (Age 49)
COO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.24M
Mr. Rick C. Gallagher
Chief Investment Officer and Director of Global Strategy & Development
Ms. Joe Manna
Chief Technology Officer
Ms. Nadia Ridout-Jamieson
Chief Communications Officer
Mr. Darryl Gibson
Group General Counsel
Ms. Jacqueline Simmonds (Age 61)
Chief People Officer
Mr. Ty Taylor
Group President of Global Consumer Services
Ms. Laura DeSoto
Senior Vice President of Marketing - Business Information Services

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Should I Buy Experian Stock? EXPN Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Experian plc:

Experian plc operates in multiple regions globally, providing geographic diversification which can help mitigate risks associated with economic downturns in specific regions.
The company offers a range of data-driven services including credit risk, fraud prevention, and identity management services, which are in high demand across various industries.
Experian plc has a long history dating back to 1826, indicating stability and experience in the market.
The company provides free access to credit reports and scores, enhancing customer engagement and loyalty.
Current stock price of Experian plc is showing an upward trend, indicating positive investor sentiment and potential for capital appreciation.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Experian plc for these reasons:

Experian plc operates in a highly competitive industry with other major players offering similar services, which could impact market share and pricing power.
The company's reliance on data collection and processing makes it susceptible to data privacy regulations and cybersecurity threats, posing potential risks to operations.
Economic downturns or disruptions in key markets could impact Experian plc's revenue streams and profitability.
Changes in consumer behavior or regulatory environment related to credit reporting and data management could affect the company's business model and growth prospects.
Investors should carefully monitor the company's debt levels and leverage ratios to assess financial health and risk exposure.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, April 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Experian pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

EXPN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Experian stock right now?: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Experian in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EXPN shares.
View EXPN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Experian's stock price target for 2024?: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Experian's stock. Their EXPN share price targets range from GBX 2,450 to GBX 3,700. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 3,166 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.5%.
View analysts price targets for EXPN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have EXPN shares performed in 2024?: Experian's stock was trading at GBX 3,202 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EXPN stock has increased by 3.5% and is now trading at GBX 3,314.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Experian pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Experian?: Experian declared a dividend on Friday, November 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 4th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.18 per share on Friday, February 2nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.54%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 4th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for EXPN.

Is Experian a good dividend stock?: Experian (LON:EXPN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.26%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,943.82%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for EXPN.
What other stocks do shareholders of Experian own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Experian investors own include Imperial Brands (IMB), Glencore (GLEN), Aviva (AV), Barclays (BARC), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), British American Tobacco (BATS), Experian (EXPGY), easyJet (EZJ) and Ferguson (FERG).
How do I buy shares of Experian?: Shares of EXPN stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:EXPN) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Experian (EXPN) Share Price, News & Analysis

Experian MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Experian Stock (LON:EXPN)

EXPN Stock Price History

EXPN Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy Experian Stock? EXPN Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

EXPN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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