Equifax Inc. (EFX)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol EFX
  • Rev/Share 46.2023
  • Book/Share 41.1966
  • PB 6.5535
  • Debt/Equity 0.9966
  • CurrentRatio 0.8526
  • ROIC 0.0726

 

  • MktCap 32670546950.0
  • FreeCF/Share 6.5181
  • PFCF 40.3889
  • PE 53.3146
  • Debt/Assets 0.4187
  • DivYield 0.0063
  • ROE 0.1264

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed EFX BofA Securities -- Buy -- $280 April 10, 2025
Downgrade EFX Barclays Overweight Equal Weight -- $260 April 4, 2025
Upgrade EFX RBC Capital Mkts Sector Perform Outperform -- $300 March 20, 2025
Downgrade EFX Exane BNP Paribas Outperform Neutral -- $265 March 14, 2025
Downgrade EFX Argus Buy Hold -- -- Feb. 11, 2025
Upgrade EFX Exane BNP Paribas Neutral Outperform -- $305 Dec. 16, 2024
Upgrade EFX Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight $275 $320 Dec. 12, 2024
Downgrade EFX Wolfe Research Outperform Peer Perform -- -- Dec. 12, 2024
Initiation EFX UBS -- Buy -- $360 Oct. 1, 2024
Upgrade EFX Exane BNP Paribas Underperform Neutral -- $310 Sept. 19, 2024

News

Diverse Client Base & Buyouts Aid Equifax, Low Liquidity Ails
EFX
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Acquisitions and a broad client base fuel the EFX stock, but a low current ratio signals short-term liquidity concerns.

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Equifax (EFX) Up 3.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
EFX
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Equifax (EFX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Equifax: Revenue Growth, Margin Expansion, And Pricing Power
EFX
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Equifax's margins will increase as the cloud transition approaches its end. The Workforce Solutions segment provides a strong competitive moat, supporting sustainable growth. Equifax will grow EPS at 13-18% CAGR due to organic growth, acquisitions, margin expansion, and buybacks.

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III vs. EFX: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
EFX, III
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Consulting Services sector might want to consider either Information Services Group (III) or Equifax (EFX). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Equifax Introduces myEquifax™ Mobile Application To Help Consumers Better Monitor Their Financial Health
EFX
Published: May 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

New App Makes It Even Easier for Consumers to View and Manage their Credit Accounts, Providing More Control over their Financial Well-Being ATLANTA , May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) has introduced a new myEquifax™ mobile app lication for Android ™ and iPhone ® , offering consumers a convenient way to monitor their financial health from their mobile devices. In the app, users can directly view their Equifax credit report as well as manage existing credit freezes and fraud alerts.

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III or EFX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
EFX, III
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Consulting Services stocks are likely familiar with Information Services Group (III) and Equifax (EFX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Equifax Inc. (EFX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
EFX
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call April 22, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Trevor Burns - Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Investor Relations Mark Begor - Chief Executive Officer John Gamble - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jeff Muller - Baird Andrew Steinerman - JPMorgan Brendan Popson - Barclays Toni Kaplan - Morgan Stanley Kyle Peterson - Needham Shlomo Rosenbaum - Stifel Andrew Nicholas - William Blair Jason Haas - Wells Fargo David Paige - RBC Capital Markets Kevin McVeigh - UBS Kelsey Zhu - Autonomous Research Simon Clinch - Redburn Atlantic Scott Wurtzel …

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Top Stock Movers Now: 3M, Tesla, Equifax, and More
EFX, MMM, TSLA
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. equities bounced back from yesterday's sharp selloff at midday as investors turned their focus away from macroeconomic concerns to corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rose about 2%.

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Equifax Stock Pops as Results Top Forecasts and Firm Announces $3B Buyback
EFX
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Equifax (EFX) took off Tuesday as the rating service for borrowers topped quarterly profit and sales estimates, announced a new stock buyback program, and raised its dividend.

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Equifax (EFX) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
EFX
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Equifax (EFX) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Equifax (EFX) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
EFX
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Equifax (EFX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.53 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.40 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.50 per share a year ago.

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Equifax Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
EFX
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

A robust mortgage performance and growth across the globe are expected to have benefited EFX's top line in the first quarter of 2025.

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Here's Why Investors Must Hold Equifax Stock in Their Portfolios Now
EFX
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The EFX stock is gaining from its ability to sustain top-line growth momentum, fueled by synergies from buyouts and product innovation.

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III vs. EFX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
EFX, III
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Consulting Services stocks have likely encountered both Information Services Group (III) and Equifax (EFX). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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New Strong Sell Stocks for April 3rd
AGIO, CHGG, EFX
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AGIO, CHGG and EFX have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on April 3, 2025.

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Equifax Releases 2024 Security Annual Report
EFX
Published: March 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Fifth Annual Report Illustrates Continued Commitment to Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation ATLANTA , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) has released its 2024 Security Annual Report , highlighting its continued commitment to transparency, collaboration and innovation. For the fifth consecutive year, the report gives a look into how the organization has doubled down on security and the measures it has implemented to face today's cyber threats, including an industry-leading passwordless authentication transformation.

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Equifax Introduces First-in-Market Mortgage Solution that Delivers Credit Report Alongside Employment Status from The Work Number®
EFX
Published: March 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The Work Number® Report Indicator Delivered with Equifax Credit Report Provides Quicker Insights on Consumer Creditworthiness Alongside Employment Status to Accelerate Mortgage Qualification Early in the Lending Process ATLANTA , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) has launched a new solution, The Work Number® Report Indicator , enabled by the Equifax Cloud™ to empower lenders by delivering a first in market Equifax credit report with an indicator of employment status earlier in the mortgage qualification process. Today's competitive lending environment requires a fuller view of consumers' financial profiles, and Equifax is committed to supporting the mortgage industry through …

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CRAI or EFX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
CRAI, EFX
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Consulting Services sector have probably already heard of CRA International (CRAI) and Equifax (EFX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Stable versus Struggling: Canada's Financial Divide Widens
EFX
Published: February 25, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

- Mortgage Delinquencies Rising in Ontario Amidst Rising Consumer Debt - Equifax Canada Market Pulse Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends Report TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A growing financial divide is emerging across Canada, with some borrowers benefiting from lower interest rates while others struggle under mounting debt. According to Equifax Canada's Q4 2024 Market Pulse Consumer Credit Trends Report, some Ontario mortgage holders are experiencing severe financial distress, with delinquencies more than 50 per cent higher than pre-pandemic levels.

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Equifax: Near-Term Weakness That May Lead To Guidance Revision (Rating Downgrade)
EFX
Published: February 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

I am downgrading Equifax stock to a hold rating due to weak FY25 guidance, soft mortgage inquiry outlook, and hiring market pressures. Despite solid 4Q24 results and medium-term growth potential, the near-term earnings outlook is poor with decelerating revenue and EPS growth. Elevated mortgage rates and declining hiring volumes are significant headwinds, limiting EFX's ability to sustain recent growth rates.

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About Equifax Inc. (EFX)

  • IPO Date 1980-03-17
  • Website https://www.equifax.com
  • Industry Consulting Services
  • CEO Mr. Mark W. Begor
  • Employees 15000

Equifax Inc. provides information solutions and human resources business process automation outsourcing services for businesses, governments, and consumers. The company operates through three segments: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions (USIS), and International. The Workforce Solutions segment offers employment, income, criminal history, and social security number verification services, as well as payroll-based transaction, employment tax management, and identity theft protection products. The USIS segment provides consumer and commercial information services, such as credit information and credit scoring, credit modeling and portfolio analytics, locate, fraud detection and prevention, identity verification, and other consulting; mortgage services; financial marketing services; identity management services; credit monitoring products; and online information, decisioning technology solutions, as well as portfolio management, mortgage reporting, and consumer credit information services. The International segment offers information service products, which include consumer and commercial services, such as credit and financial information, and credit scoring and modeling; and credit and other marketing products and services, as well as offers information, technology, and other services to support debt collections and recovery management. The company serves customers in financial services, mortgage, employers, consumer, commercial, telecommunication, retail, automotive, utility, brokerage, healthcare, and insurance industries, as well as state, federal, and local governments. It operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil, the Republic of Ireland, Russia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.