Experian is a multinational data broker and consumer credit reporting company with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. It is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange and a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. Experian provides credit services, decision analytics, and marketing assistance to businesses. The company operates in four core geographies: North America, Latin America, the UK and Ireland, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)/Asia-Pacific. Experian serves a variety of industries including financial services, health, retail, automotive, insurance, government, media, technology, and utilities. Experian's services include credit reports, scores, and analytical services. They also offer identity monitoring, credit education, credit risk management, and fraud prevention services.
Experian's origins trace back to 1826, with the formation of the Manchester Guardian Society, which exchanged information on customers who failed to settle debts. The company as it is known today was formed in 1996 when GUS plc merged the UK-based CCN (Credit Control Network) with the US-based TRW Information Systems & Services. Brian Cassin is the current Chief Executive Officer. In January 2026, Experian reported strong third-quarter trading, with revenue up 12% at actual exchange rates. Recent activity includes the launch of an insurance marketplace app on ChatGPT and an integration with Snowflake's AI Data Cloud. As of February 19, 2026, Experian's stock price was $34.76, with a market cap of $31.6 billion. Experian holds the number one or two position in all of its major markets, including North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, and Australia and New Zealand.
