Experian (LON:EXPN) Reaches New 52-Week Low – Time to Sell?

Shares of Experian plc (LON:EXPN) hit a new 52-week low during trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as GBX 2,411 and last traded at GBX 2,411.74, with a volume of 55225809 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 2,501.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have issued reports on EXPN. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Experian from GBX 3,907 to GBX 3,824 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a GBX 4,000 price target on shares of Experian in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a GBX 4,600 price objective on shares of Experian in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 4,300 price objective on shares of Experian in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of GBX 4,181.

Experian Price Performance

The stock has a fifty day moving average of GBX 3,184.80 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 3,495.39. The firm has a market capitalization of £22.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.80, a PEG ratio of 2.48 and a beta of 0.72. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 109.43.

Insider Buying and Selling at Experian

In related news, insider Mike Rogers acquired 1,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 2,556 per share, for a total transaction of £40,896. 0.63% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Experian Company Profile

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate.