Experian PLC (LSE:EXPN) hiked its first interim dividend 10% and raised its full-year outlook to the top of previous guidance after enjoying broad-based revenue growth and margin expansion in the first half of its financial year. The personal credit data company reported total revenue from ongoing activities of US$4.06 billion for the six months ended 30 September, up 13% compared to a year earlier, or 12% at constant exchange rates and 8% on an organic growth basis.
Here is how Experian PLC (EXPGY) and FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
It takes a thick skin to operate in credit data, and Experian PLC (LSE:EXPN) seems to have grown one. The credit bureau's shares have been a little twitchy of late, thanks to a flare-up of worries about subprime borrowers and a public spat with long-time partner FICO.
Experian UK&I is set to introduce a new credit score in the United Kingdom that will include rental payments and other financial behaviors in consumers' daily lives. The new Experian Credit Score will begin rolling out this month and will reach all U.K.
Increased demand for risk mitigation, cost reduction and productivity improvement solutions will likely help the Zacks Business Information Services industry prosper. EXPGY, IRM and TRU are well-positioned to benefit from this surge.
Panmure Liberum has reiterated its 'buy' rating on Experian PLC (LSE:EXPN) with a 4,450p target price, following a fireside chat with chief financial officer Lloyd Pitchford that underlined the credit data giant's long-term growth drivers and competitive edge. Analysts said the group's strong position across both business and consumer segments, something no other credit bureau has matched at scale, gives it a significant moat, with most of its data either proprietary or shared under closed-loop agreements with other bureaus.
Experian plc (OTCQX:EXPGY) Barclays 10th Annual Credit Bureau Forum September 4, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Lloyd Pitchford - CFO & Executive Director Dacy Yee Rakesh Patel Eduardo Castro Pedro Lopes Keith Little Jeff Softley Malin Holmberg - Chief Executive Officer of Experian UK & Ireland Valdemir Bertolo - Chief Executive Officer of Experian Latin America Alexander Lintner - Chief Executive Officer of Experian Technology, Software Solutions & Innovation Conference Call Participants James Rosenthal - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Presentation James Rosenthal Research Analyst Good afternoon, and good morning. I'm James Rose from Barclays Business Services team.
Experian (EXPGY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Shares in Experian PLC (LSE:EXPN) topped the early FTSE 100 leaderboard, rising 3.6% to 3,990p, after reporting a stronger start to its new financial year. Total sales were up 12% in the three months ended 30 June 2025, with organic growth improving to 8%, from the 7% organic expansion seen in its past year.
For most investors, Experian PLC (LSE:EXPN) is the kind of stock that quietly drifts under the radar. But, according to analysts at Stifel, it might just be getting ready to shift up a gear.
Experian continues to perform and is banking on emerging markets and high-growth industries to fuel further growth. An attractive long-term holding, the stock is fully valued at the moment. Capital-intensive competitor Equifax is a notable risk.
Experian plc (OTCQX:EXPGF) Q3 2025 Results Conference Call January 15, 2025 4:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Cassin - CEO Lloyd Pitchford - CFO Conference Call Participants Ryan Flight - Jefferies Suhasini Varanasi - Goldman Sachs Andrew Ripper - Liberum Kelsey Zhu - Autonomous Sylvia Barker - JPMorgan Andrew Grobler - BNP Paribas Simon Clinch - Redburn Atlantic Arthur Truslove - Citi James Rose - Barclays Brian Cassin Hello, everybody, and welcome to our Q3 trading update call. I'm here as usual with Lloyd, who will take you through the trading performance after my opening remarks.