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Experian

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2026 edition — current
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Company summary

Experian is a global data and technology company best known for credit information, analytics and decisioning services. It serves lenders, businesses and consumers with data used in credit assessment, fraud prevention, identity verification and marketing.

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Key activities

Credit bureaux, consumer credit reports, fraud and identity services, data analytics, decisioning software, marketing services and subscription-based consumer financial products.

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Key markets

North America is the largest market, with important operations in Latin America, the UK and Ireland, and EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

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Key drivers

Credit volumes, consumer-subscription growth, fraud and identity demand, lending activity, data monetisation, new products, AI-enabled services, acquisitions and expansion in Latin America.

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Key risks

Data breaches, cyber attacks, privacy regulation, credit-market downturns, competition, regulatory restrictions on data use, integration of acquisitions and reputational damage from inaccurate or misused information.

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Recent Developments

16 July 2026: Q1 FY2027 revenue rose 10% at actual exchange rates, 8% at constant currency and 7% organically. Experian maintained its full-year expectations and highlighted continued growth in AI-enabled opportunities.

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Dividend notes

Pays twice yearly in US cents. FY2026 dividends totalled 69.25 cents: the 21.25-cent first interim went ex-dividend on 9 January 2026 and the 48.00-cent second interim went ex-dividend on 25 June and was paid on 24 July.

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