LONDON, Jan 19, 2026, 07:45 (GMT)
- Experian determined the dollar-to-sterling exchange rate for its first interim dividend, locking in the cash payout for numerous UK investors
- The dividend payment is scheduled for Feb. 6, while investors are also eyeing a third-quarter trading update set for Jan. 21
- Experian cautioned that certain shareholders might be subject to Irish withholding tax based on their dividend choices
Experian shares will draw attention as London opens on Monday, following the credit data company’s announcement of the sterling conversion rate for its first interim dividend. It’s a minor move but one that factors into income estimates. 1
The timing is crucial as Experian’s next trading update is just days off, with the dividend payment date looming to keep focus sharp. According to the company’s financial calendar, the third-quarter trading update is set for Jan. 21, while the first interim dividend payment falls on Feb. 6. 2
Experian pegged the conversion rate at 1 pound equals $1.33804 for shareholders opting out of the U.S. dollar dividend. This sets the sterling payout at roughly 15.8814 pence per share for the first interim dividend, which is 21.25 U.S. cents, the company announced in a market notice on Jan. 16. 3
The company reiterated a crucial tax detail that might trip up retail investors: dividends paid directly by the Irish-incorporated group may face a 25% Irish dividend withholding tax unless an exemption applies, depending on the shareholder’s status and documentation. Experian noted this treatment can shift if investors use its “income access share” structure, which can qualify the dividend as UK-sourced for UK tax purposes. 4
Experian’s stock finished at 3,296 pence on Jan. 16, with an intraday range between 3,289 and 3,322 pence. 5
On deck: Wednesday’s trading update. Experian’s corporate site lists a webcast for its “Q3 FY26 trading update” scheduled for Jan. 21. 6
Experian faces competition from fellow credit reporting giants Equifax and TransUnion. Investors often scan all three for clues about changes in lending demand, consumer credit strain, and fraud trends.
The dividend details bring some complications. While the exchange rate locks in the sterling payout, tax withholding, exemption forms, and election options can still shift the actual amount a shareholder receives. On Jan. 21, the update could alter forecasts for growth and cash returns if demand weakens.
