London, February 27, 2026, 09:36 GMT — Regular session
- Experian shares rose in early London trade after the company disclosed another round of buybacks.
- The group said it repurchased 175,356 shares on Thursday and will cancel them.
- Investors are also looking ahead to Experian’s full-year results on May 20.
Shares in Experian (EXPN.L) rose 0.8% to 2,800 pence by 0922 GMT, after the credit data and analytics firm disclosed a further share buyback under its ongoing repurchase programme. The stock has rebounded from a Feb. 12 low of 2,353 pence but remains well below last year’s peak of 4,101 pence. 1
The steady drip of buyback notices matters for a stock that has swung sharply this month, as investors look for signs of support while they wait for the next set of results. Experian announced a $1 billion share repurchase programme in late January and said its capital allocation and dividend policy were unchanged. 2
In a filing on Friday, Experian said it bought 175,356 shares on the London Stock Exchange on Feb. 26 through J.P. Morgan Securities, paying a weighted average price of 2,683.5387 pence per share. The shares will be cancelled, it said. 3
A day earlier, the company disclosed the purchase of 399,433 shares on Feb. 25 at a weighted average price of 2,622.1614 pence, also to be cancelled. Combined, the last two disclosed sessions amount to 574,789 shares repurchased. 4
Experian’s shares ended Thursday up 4.36% at 2,778 pence, in a broader risk-on session for London stocks that lifted the FTSE 100. Even after that bounce, the stock is still roughly a third below its 52-week high, highlighting how quickly sentiment has shifted this year. 5
Buybacks are a mechanical trade: the company uses cash to buy its own stock and cancels the shares, which reduces the number of shares outstanding. Over time, that can lift earnings per share, even if profit stays flat.
Still, traders will be watching whether the pace of repurchases stays consistent, and whether the stock’s recent volatility drags the buyback prices higher. A rising share price can make each tranche less effective, while a falling price can test investor patience.
But a buyback does not change the underlying drivers of the business. Demand for credit data and decision tools can ebb with lending and consumer spending, and any tighter rules around the use of personal data can raise costs or curb product growth.
The next clear catalyst is Experian’s preliminary announcement of full-year results on May 20. The company’s calendar also flags a first-quarter trading update on July 16 and its annual general meeting on July 22. 6
Until then, the market is likely to take its cues from the next buyback disclosures and any broader moves in UK equities, with investors looking for stability after a choppy run in the stock.
