London Stock Exchange Group is downgraded to 'HOLD' with a reiterated price target of £78/share, citing valuation and capital allocation concerns. LSEGY's strong core business and solid AEPS growth are offset by slow AI monetization and rising refinancing costs, tempering forward growth expectations. Current buybacks are seen as value-destructive at a 5.2% earnings yield versus a 6-7% WACC, raising concerns about capital deployment priorities.
London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEGY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
London Stock Exchange Group LON: LSEG reported stronger first-half growth, margin expansion and cash generation, while raising its full-year revenue and EBITDA margin outlook. The company also emphasized its expanding role as a data and technology partner for financial-services customers adopting artificial intelligence.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peter Sigismondi Ramirez Asset Management, Inc. | 205,724 | $6.16M | $6.06M | -$98,331.95 | -1.6% |