London, Feb 18, 2026, 08:05 GMT — Regular session
- LSEG dropped about 0.8% out of the gate, extending losses after ending the last session on a weak note.
- LSEG is doubling down on data, analytics, and workflows, a move highlighted by its fresh partnership with Bank of America.
- Investors are zeroing in on the Feb 26 results, combing through the figures for signs of where growth might be heading.
Shares of London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) dipped 0.8% to 7,514 pence as of 0805 GMT, after ending Tuesday at 7,572 pence. The stock traded between 7,446 and 7,550 pence early on.
It’s a small shift, but the pressure is up. Investors want to see how fast LSEG turns recent customer wins into reliable, recurring revenue. Some are also wondering whether the stock’s earlier slide has run its course.
Inflation in the UK eased to 3.0% in January, touching levels not seen since March 2025 and fueling speculation that the Bank of England might cut rates soon. “We expect two rate cuts by summer, one in March and another in June,” said Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior analyst at Swissquote Bank. Reuters
LSEG announced Tuesday it has signed a multi-year agreement with Bank of America, granting the bank access to its suite of data, analytics, and workflow solutions. The collaboration brings platforms like LSEG Workspace, various APIs, and the World-Check compliance tool under the deal. “Trusted, high quality data is essential to how we support clients and manage risk,” said Fernando Vicario, CEO of Merrill Lynch International and Bank of America’s UK country executive. Gianluca Biagini from LSEG said the move is expected to “strengthen governance and risk management.” lseg.com
Banks keep chasing cleaner data they can plug right into daily workflows, aiming to dodge compliance snags and rights disputes—fuel for automation. LSEG is squarely backing that move.
LSEG is still trading well below its recent highs, with shares off around 37% from the 52-week top of 11,915 pence. The stock is staying above the 52-week low of 6,684 pence for now. Hargreaves Lansdown puts the market cap near £38.1 billion.
Even so, there’s no promise that partnerships will translate into immediate results. The bigger questions are when products actually hit the market, whether customers pay up, and if anyone’s willing to pay extra for “AI-ready” material. A flashy announcement by itself isn’t enough.
Coming up fast: LSEG’s FY 2025 prelims are on deck for Feb. 26, set to stream live at 10:00 a.m. UK time. CEO David Schwimmer and CFO Michel-Alain Proch will be running the webcast.
