Why EXPN slid on Friday and what investors watch next week
London, Feb 8, 2026, 08:40 GMT — The market is shut.
- Experian shares slid 4.65% to close at 2,499 pence on Friday, landing close to the session low.
- The company announced additional share buybacks as part of its new $1 billion repurchase program.
- U.S. inflation numbers and updates from credit-bureau rivals are on the radar for investors looking for clues ahead of Monday’s open.
Experian (EXPN.L) ended the session at 2,499 pence (£24.99) on Friday, dropping 4.65% from Thursday’s finish. The day’s range: 2,499 to 2,593 pence. Volume hit 5.8 million shares. The stock is now trading about 39% under its 52-week peak. 1
The drop puts extra weight on the credit data and analytics group’s capital return…
