Experian Reports 8% Organic Revenue Growth for Fiscal 2026

The Tip Desk · June 11, 2026 · 2 min read

The global data and technology company achieved a Benchmark EBIT margin of 28.6% for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Experian, a global data and technology company, reported organic revenue growth of 8% for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2026, marking its 20th consecutive year of organic growth. Total revenue for ongoing activities rose 11% to US$8,425m from US$7,475m in the prior year.

Growth occurred across all regions, led by North America with 10% organic revenue growth, followed by Latin America at 8%, EMEA and Asia Pacific at 5%, and the UK and Ireland at 2%. Within its business lines, Business-to-Business ongoing revenue grew 12% at constant exchange rates, driven by Financial Services and demand for mortgage solutions and new cash flow products. Consumer Services ongoing revenue increased 9% at constant exchange rates, which the company attributed to audience expansion and increased product penetration.

Benchmark EBIT from ongoing activities rose 13% at constant exchange rates to US$2,407m. The company reported a Benchmark EBIT margin of 28.6%, an increase of 50 basis points at actual rates and 60 basis points at constant rates. Benchmark earnings per share rose 15% at actual exchange rates to 179.8 US cents.

Cash flow performance remained strong, with Benchmark operating cash flow increasing 10% to US$2,221m. The company converted 93% of Benchmark EBIT into Benchmark operating cash flow, with Benchmark free cash flow reaching US$1,583m.

Experian deployed US$792m in strategic acquisitions during the year. The company also initiated a US$1bn share repurchase programme expected to complete in the first half of FY27, and subsequently announced an additional US$1bn repurchase programme valid until 30 June 2027.

For the six months ended 30 September 2025, the company reported total revenue growth from ongoing activities of 12% at constant exchange rates. Organic revenue growth for that period was 8%, with 9% in Consumer Services and 8% in B2B.

For FY26, the company expects total revenue growth of 11% and organic revenue growth of 8% at constant exchange rates. Experian forecasts margin accretion in the range of +30 to +50 basis points.