🏛️ London Stock Exchange Group: Global Market Infrastructure Leader
LSEG is a diversified financial markets infrastructure and data provider. It operates across capital formation, clearing, trading, data analytics, and post-trade services, with flagship brands including FTSE Russell, Refinitiv, and LCH.
📈 Share Price & Market Performance
- Current Share Price: 9,464.00p
- 52-Week Range: 9,050.00p – 12,185.00p
- Market Capitalisation: £49.38 billion
- 1-Year Return: –5.45%
The share price is currently 4.57% above its 52-week low, reflecting cautious optimism after a period of consolidation.
💰 Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Value | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 50.96 | High — reflects premium pricing for data and infrastructure growth |
| PEG Ratio | ~1.35 | Suggests valuation is moderately aligned with growth expectations |
💸 Dividend Profile
- Annual Dividend: 136.00p
- Dividend Yield: ~1.44%
- Ex-Dividend Date: 14 August 2025
- Payment Date: 17 September 2025
LSEG offers a modest but stable dividend, supported by recurring revenue from data services and clearing operations.
📊 Business Highlights
- Revenue Mix: ~70% from data and analytics (Refinitiv), ~30% from capital markets and clearing
- Recent Developments:
- Expansion of FX trading and post-trade services
- Continued integration of Refinitiv driving margin improvement
- Focus on sustainable finance and ESG indices
LSEG remains a strategic asset in global finance, with strong pricing power and high barriers to entry.
