LSE Group raises 2026 guidance: 8.8 percent growth supports LSE Group stock

Published on 10/26/2026 at 10:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

LSEG raised 2026 guidance to 8.0 percent on October 22, 2026. LSE Group stock costs EUR 112.45 on October 26, 2026, as quarterly growth hit 8.8 percent.

Growth and capital allocation

LSEG raised its 2026 revenue growth guidance to at least 8.0 percent on October 22, 2026.
Subscription businesses grew 6.6 percent in the third quarter of 2026.
LSE Group stock trades at EUR 112.45 at 10:36 a.m. CET at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026.
LSEG's market capitalization stood at GBP 45.4 billion as of October 26, 2026.

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LSE Group (ISIN GB00B0SWJX34) was trading at EUR 112.45 at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026, at 10:36 a.m. CET. On October 22, 2026, LSEG raised its full-year organic revenue growth guidance to at least 8.0 percent after third-quarter income excluding recoveries grew 8.8 percent.

Guidance moves higher

The October 22 update also lifted the expected constant-currency EBITDA margin expansion to 100-120 basis points and equity free cash flow guidance to at least GBP 2.8 billion. The figures cover the three months ended September 30, 2026, and give investors a clearer test for the group's execution through the rest of the year.

LSEG reported third-quarter total income excluding recoveries of GBP 2.407 billion, compared with GBP 2.219 billion in the third quarter of 2025. That represents reported growth of 8.5 percent, while organic constant-currency growth reached 8.8 percent, according to Investegate.

Which growth engine leads?

Markets was the strongest major division in the quarter, with organic growth of 12.5 percent, while subscription businesses grew 6.6 percent. FTSE Russell advanced 10.2 percent and Risk Intelligence rose 9.8 percent, showing that the growth contribution extended beyond trading activity.

The Octus acquisition adds a second strategic layer. LSEG agreed to buy the credit solutions provider for USD 3.535 billion, expanding its reach across private, illiquid and distressed credit markets. The company also said GBP 2.6 billion had been returned through buybacks during 2026 by the October 22 update.

Which dates matter next?

LSEG said on October 1, 2026, that Amit Zavery will join its board on December 1, 2026, and serve on three committees. The company has also scheduled a Digital Markets webinar for December 9, 2026, according to its October 22 investor update.

Stock quote and valuation

LSEG's market capitalization was GBP 45.4 billion as of October 26, 2026. Its London Stock Exchange range was GBp 6,684.00 to GBp 10,140.00 over the same 52-week period, while the primary listing uses the LSEG ticker.

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