Experian and ClearScore abandon merger plans
27th Feb 2019 08:17
(Sharecast News) - Credit data company Experian said on Wednesday that it and rival ClearScore have ditched their proposed merger as it's unlikely to get the green light from the competition watchdog.
Read moreExperian posts Q3 revenue growth, backs guidance
17th Jan 2019 07:33
(Sharecast News) - Credit-checking firm Experian posted a jump in third-quarter revenue on Thursday with particularly strong growth in North America, as it backed its full-year guidance.
Read moreLSE poaches new chairman from Experian
14th Dec 2018 15:07
(Sharecast News) - London Stock Exchange has appointed Experian's Donald Robert as its new chairman, succeeding Donald Brydon, who will leave after the annual general meeting next May.
Read moreExperian secures new five-year revolving credit facility
11th Dec 2018 14:22
(Sharecast News) - Credit checking firm Experian has secured a new five-year revolving credit facility totalling $1.95bn.
Read moreExperian to buy South Africa's Compuscan
10th Dec 2018 13:43
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 100 credit checking firm Experian has agreed to buy South African credit bureau and information services business, Compuscan, for ZAR3.72bn, or around $263m, in a deal that will be funded from existing cash resources.
Read moreThursday broker round-up
29th Nov 2018 15:05
(Sharecast News) - Cobham: Berenberg upgrades to buy with a target price of 124
Read moreWednesday broker round-up
28th Nov 2018 12:52
(Sharecast News) - Mark and Spencer Group: RBC Capital Market downgrades to sector performer with a target price of 320p.
Read moreCMA casts doubts over Experian's ClearScore acquisition
28th Nov 2018 07:10
(Sharecast News) - Experian's agreed takeover of start-up credit scoring rival Clearscore could be blocked by UK competition authorities.
Read moreDirector dealings: Wife of Experian CFO lowers stake
17th Aug 2018 15:51
(Sharecast News) - Zoe Pitchford, the wife of Experian's chief financial officer Lloyd Pitchford, disposed of 10,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed firm on Friday.
Read moreMonday broker round-up
30th Jan 2017 13:05
(ShareCast News) - BT: Barclays reiterates overweight with a target price of 475p. ITV: Jefferies reiterates buy, 230p target. Phoenix: Deutsche Bank restarts coverage at buy with a 835p target. Paragon Group: JP Morgan reiterates underweight with a 355p target. Inmarsat: Deutsche Bank reiterates
Read moreExperian Q3 organic revenue up 4%, keeps FY guidance
18th Jan 2017 07:18
(ShareCast News) - FTSE 100 information services company Experian reported a 4% rise in third-quarter organic revenue as it maintained its guidance for the full year. In the three months to the end of December, total revenue growth from ongoing activities was 6% at constant exchange rates and organi
Read moreExperian earnings grow as it completes CSIdentity acquisition
9th Nov 2016 07:11
(ShareCast News) - Global information services company Experian issued its half-yearly financial report for the six months to 30 September on Wednesday, with 5% organic revenue growth to $2.24bn, which was in line with its board's target range. The FTSE 100 firm posted strong organic growth in credi
Read moreMonday broker round-up
26th Sep 2016 14:17
(ShareCast News) - N Brown: HSBC downgrades to hold with a target price of 205p. Kingfisher: UBS downgrades to neutral, 390p target. Morrison: Credit Suisse keeps at neutral with a 200p target. WPP: Jefferies downgrades to hold with a 1850p target. Wolseley: Exane BNP Paribas keeps at underperfor
Read moreBroker tips: Genus, RSA, Experian
8th Sep 2016 10:57
(ShareCast News) - Numis placed its rating and target price on Genus 'under review' on Thursday, after the animal genetics company reported its full year results. Genus posted a 7% increase in adjusted pre-tax profit to £49.7m, driven by strong performances in Genus PIC and Genus Asia, particularly
Read moreGoldman Sachs bumps Experian up to 'buy'
8th Sep 2016 09:50
(ShareCast News) - Goldman Sachs upgraded Experian to 'buy' from 'neutral' and lifted the price target to 1,845p from 1,452p saying it now sees around 20% upside to the stock. The bank expects Experian's organic growth rate to accelerate moderately from 4.6% in 2016 to 4.8% in 2017 and 5.2% in 2018
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