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Experian (EXPN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 2,727 -73.00 (-2.61%)
As of 09/18/2026 12:47 PM Eastern

Experian - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
6

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Experian in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 6 have given a buy rating for EXPN.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 4,087.33
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Experian, the average price target is GBX 4,087.33. The highest price target for EXPN is GBX 4,600, while the lowest price target for EXPN is GBX 3,700. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 49.88% from the current price of GBX 2,727.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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EXPN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/20/25 to 9/20/26
1 Month Ago
8/21/25 to 8/21/26
3 Months Ago
6/22/25 to 6/22/26
1 Year Ago
9/20/24 to 9/20/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 4,087.33GBX 4,087.33GBX 4,087.33GBX 4,325.50
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate Buy

EXPN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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EXPN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Experian Stock vs. The Competition

TypeExperianIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.30
Consensus RatingBuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/20/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy
7/17/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 4,000+46.41%
5/21/2026 Lower TargetBuyGBX 4,550 ➝ GBX 4,000+51.57%
5/21/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,600 ➝ GBX 4,600+74.31%
5/20/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,400 ➝ GBX 4,400+70.48%
5/18/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,700 ➝ GBX 3,700+41.49%
7/15/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
12/5/2024 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 4,100 ➝ GBX 4,400+17.74%

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Should I Buy Experian Stock? EXPN Pros and Cons Explained

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 Thursday, September 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Experian pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Experian
Bull Case

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

  • Experian plc shares are currently trading at $2,800.93, which is significantly below the consensus price target of GBX 4,087.33 set by six research analysts who have all issued a Buy rating, suggesting substantial potential for capital appreciation as the stock recovers from its recent lows.
  • The company recently delivered strong first-quarter growth driven by its AI and fraud solutions, demonstrating that its core business model is effectively leveraging advanced technology to capture market share and maintain momentum in a competitive landscape.
  • Experian plc has been actively executing a share repurchase program, with recent announcements confirming the cancellation of repurchased shares such as 243,433 and 470,000 shares, which signals that the board of directors believes the stock is undervalued and aims to increase earnings per share for remaining shareholders.
  • The stock has recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that often signals a shift from a downtrend to an uptrend, providing a positive momentum cue for investors who follow technical analysis strategies.
  • With a beta of 0.85, Experian plc exhibits lower volatility than the broader market, making it a potentially stable investment option for investors seeking exposure to the data and technology sector with reduced risk of sharp price swings.

Experian
Bear Case

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

  • Corporate insiders, including Lloyd Pitchford and Brian Cassin, recently sold significant blocks of shares in June 2026, with transactions totaling over £2.7 million, which may indicate that company leadership is taking advantage of current price levels to reduce their personal exposure.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 100.36, meaning it has roughly equal amounts of debt and equity, which could limit its financial flexibility and increase interest expenses if interest rates remain elevated or if revenue growth slows.
  • Experian plc has a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.76, both of which are below 1.0, indicating that the company may face short-term liquidity challenges as its current liabilities exceed its current assets, potentially requiring external financing to meet obligations.
  • The stock is trading well below its 52-week high of $3,883.00, reflecting a significant drawdown from its peak valuation, which suggests that investors have been de-risking their positions and that the market may be pricing in higher risks or lower growth expectations than previously assumed.
  • Despite the recent positive technical signals, the stock has experienced multiple crossovers below its 200-day moving average in the past year, indicating a volatile and uncertain trend that could lead to further downside if the recent upward momentum fails to sustain.

EXPN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Experian is GBX 4,087.33, with a high forecast of GBX 4,600 and a low forecast of GBX 3,700.

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Experian in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" EXPN shares.

According to analysts, Experian's stock has a predicted upside of 49.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Experian's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Experian has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Experian more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Experian is Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how EXPN compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Experian analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 7/20/2026.
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