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Experian (EXPN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 3,508 -2.00 (-0.06%)
(As of 12/20/2024 12:01 PM ET)

Experian - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
4

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Experian in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 4 have given a buy rating for EXPN.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 4,200
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Experian, the average price target is GBX 4,200. The highest price target for EXPN is GBX 4,600, while the lowest price target for EXPN is GBX 3,600. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.73% from the current price of GBX 3,508.
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EXPN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 4,200GBX 3,930GBX 3,502.50GBX 3,026
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

EXPN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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EXPN Price Targets by Month

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Experian Stock vs. The Competition

TypeExperianIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.73
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/17/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,600+27.35%
12/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 4,100 ➝ GBX 4,400+17.74%
11/13/2024Shore Capital
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
2/9/2024Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 3,600+7.21%
11/20/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingUnderperformGBX 2,450-16.66%
11/15/2023Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,700+28.34%
3/13/2023Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral
1/25/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 DowngradeNeutralGBX 3,250 ➝ GBX 2,900+1.26%

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Should I Buy Experian Stock? EXPN Pros and Cons Explained

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Experian
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Experian plc:

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. recently raised the price target for Experian plc from GBX 4,100 to GBX 4,400, indicating strong confidence in the stock's potential for price appreciation.
  • Experian plc has received multiple "buy" ratings from reputable financial institutions, including Jefferies Financial Group, which suggests a positive outlook from analysts.
  • The current stock price is GBX 3,729, which is above its 1-year low of GBX 2,981, showing resilience and potential for growth.
  • Experian plc operates in diverse markets across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, which can help mitigate risks associated with economic downturns in any single region.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of approximately £34.08 billion, indicating a solid financial foundation and stability in the market.

Experian
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Experian plc for these reasons:

  • Experian plc has a very high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 3,737.00, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • The company has a significant debt-to-equity ratio of 94.22, suggesting that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky if market conditions change.
  • Experian plc's recent dividend payout ratio is extremely high at 4,600.00%, which raises concerns about the sustainability of its dividend payments in the future.
  • The stock has shown a slight decline in recent trading sessions, with a decrease of 0.6% on one occasion, indicating potential volatility.
  • With a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.70, Experian plc may face liquidity challenges, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations.

EXPN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Experian is GBX 4,200, with a high forecast of GBX 4,600 and a low forecast of GBX 3,600.

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Experian in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" EXPN shares.

According to analysts, Experian's stock has a predicted upside of 19.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Experian has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Shore Capital in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Experian more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Experian is Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how EXPN compares to other companies.


This page (LON:EXPN) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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