London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:48 GMT — Market closed
- Experian shares ended the session at 3,029 pence, gaining 0.4%.
- The stock remains down for the week following a steep fall right after the update.
- Investors are focused on the dividend payment scheduled for Feb. 6 and the full-year results set for May 20.
Experian (EXPN.L) shares ended Friday at 3,029 pence, climbing 0.4% following a sharp midweek drop that pulled the UK credit data provider down from its recent peaks. 1
The bounce barely makes a dent. The stock remains roughly 8% below last Friday’s close as investors digest the latest trading update and its implications for lending-driven revenues and growth stocks amid volatile trading. 2
Monday’s tone owes a lot to the shift in sentiment. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.07% last week, ending a rally that lasted three weeks. Geopolitical tensions have crept back into focus. 3
Experian dropped a key update on Jan. 21, revealing that revenue for the quarter ending Dec. 31 climbed 12% at actual exchange rates, 10% on a constant currency basis, and 8% organically—that is, stripping out currency effects and acquisitions. CEO Brian Cassin said, “We delivered strong Q3 growth.” The company scheduled its full-year results for May 20. 4
The market reaction was tougher than the headline figures suggested. Shares dropped 4.9% on Wednesday, then slipped another 1.8% on Thursday, putting them roughly 25% below their 52-week peak, according to MarketWatch data. 5
Jefferies analyst Allen Wells described the quarter as “in line with expectations,” highlighting solid underlying trends. He pointed to strength in the consumer business across North America and Latin America. Wells also confirmed the company’s FY26 margin outlook remains intact, forecasting a 30 to 50 basis-point improvement excluding currency effects; one basis point equals one-hundredth of a percentage point. 6
Experian operates alongside Equifax and TransUnion in a sector deeply tied to credit checks and decisioning tools, where loan demand directly drives volume. Fraud and identity products offer some buffer during downturns, but they don’t fully make up for the boost a broad lending surge provides.
Income-focused investors have a nearer-term date to watch. Experian announced its first interim dividend at roughly 15.88 pence per share, with payment scheduled for Feb. 6. 7
The downside remains clear. If consumer and mortgage demand hold weak or macro pressures linger in higher-rate markets, bureau volumes could stay uneven, keeping the stock under pressure despite consistent execution.
Focus now turns to Monday’s reopening in London following the late-week halt. Key dates ahead include the dividend payout on Feb. 6 and the full-year results due May 20.
