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    Equifax Inc (EFX)

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    INDUSTRIALS • CONSULTING SERVICES • NYSE

    $189.10
    -5.25 (-2.70%)

    Market Cap: $22.83B

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    93%(37/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +5.32%
    Streak
    11 Q

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$2.23
    Range$2.18 - $2.37
    19 analysts
    EPS RevisionsNo revisions (7d)
    1
    16
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$2.27+1.8%
    60d ago$2.27+1.8%
    30d ago$2.27+1.8%
    7d ago$2.27+1.8%
    Current$2.23
    Revenue Consensus
    $1.7B
    Range$1.7B - $1.7B
    17 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$2.44
    Range$2.07 - $2.67
    24 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $1.7B
    Range$1.7B - $1.8B
    22 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$2.44---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$2.23---
    Jun 26
    		$2.25$2.21+1.81%Beat+12.5%
    Mar 26
    		$1.86$1.70+9.41%Beat+21.6%
    Dec 25
    		$2.09$2.05+1.95%Beat-1.4%
    Sep 25
    		$2.04$1.94+5.15%Beat+10.3%
    Jun 25
    		$2.00$1.92+4.17%Beat+9.9%
    Mar 25
    		$1.53$1.40+9.29%Beat+2.0%
    Dec 24
    		$2.12$2.12+0.00%Beat+17.1%
    Sep 24
    		$1.85$1.83+1.09%Beat+5.1%
    Jun 24
    		$1.82$1.73+5.20%Beat+6.4%
    Mar 24
    		$1.50$1.43+4.90%Beat+4.9%
    Dec 23
    		$1.81$1.74+4.02%Beat+19.1%
    Sep 23
    		$1.76$1.77-0.56%Miss+1.7%
    Jun 23
    		$1.71$1.66+3.01%Beat-18.2%
    Mar 23
    		$1.43$1.37+4.38%Beat-35.6%
    Dec 22
    		$1.52$1.49+2.01%Beat-17.4%
    Sep 22
    		$1.73$1.63+6.13%Beat-6.5%
    Jun 22
    		$2.09$2.00+4.50%Beat+5.6%
    Mar 22
    		$2.22$2.14+3.74%Beat+12.7%
    Dec 21
    		$1.84$1.81+1.66%Beat-8.0%
    Sep 21
    		$1.85$1.73+6.94%Beat-1.1%
    Jun 21
    		$1.98$1.72+15.12%Beat+23.7%
    Mar 21
    		$1.97$1.55+27.10%Beat+40.7%
    Dec 20
    		$2.00$1.83+9.29%Beat+30.7%
    Sep 20
    		$1.87$1.60+16.88%Beat+26.4%
    Jun 20
    		$1.60$1.30+23.08%Beat+14.3%
    Mar 20
    		$1.40$1.29+8.53%Beat+16.7%
    Dec 19
    		$1.53$1.49+2.68%Beat+10.9%
    Sep 19
    		$1.48$1.45+2.07%Beat+5.0%
    Jun 19
    		$1.40$1.36+2.94%Beat-10.3%
    Mar 19
    		$1.20$1.23-2.44%Miss-16.1%
    Dec 18
    		$1.38$1.32+4.55%Beat-0.7%
    Sep 18
    		$1.41$1.42-0.70%Miss-7.8%
    Jun 18
    		$1.56$1.54+1.30%Beat-2.5%
    Mar 18
    		$1.43$1.37+4.38%Beat-0.7%
    Dec 17
    		$1.39$1.35+2.96%Beat-2.1%
    Sep 17
    		$1.53$1.49+2.68%Beat+6.3%
    Jun 17
    		$1.60$1.57+1.91%Beat-
    Mar 17
    		$1.44$1.41+2.13%Beat-
    Dec 16
    		$1.42$1.37+3.65%Beat-
    Sep 16
    		$1.44$1.36+5.88%Beat-

    Dividends

    Dividend Metrics

    Yield1.15%
    Annual/Share$2.18
    Payout Ratio19.68%
    Frequency4
    Pay MonthsMar, Jun, Sep, Dec

    Growth

    3Y CAGR+6.61%
    5Y CAGR+3.91%
    View EFX's full dividend history

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio22.95EV/EBITDA14.48x
    Price/FCFN/AFCF YieldN/A
    Profitability
    Profit Margin10.70%Operating Margin17.30%
    ROE14.30%ROIC6.89%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity1.28xInterest Coverage4.19x
    Current RatioN/AQuick RatioN/A
    Trading Statistics
    Beta1.30Avg Volume1.07M
    52-Week High$268.7752-Week Low$150.32

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$190.99
    SMA 20$185.47
    SMA 50$175.73
    SMA 200$187.68
    EMA 10$189.75
    EMA 20$186.29
    EMA 50$179.77
    EMA 200$189.29

    MACD

    Line: 4.60Signal: 4.51Hist: 0.09

    ADX

    ADX: 20.5+DI: 28.9-DI: 17.2

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon Up96.0
    Aroon Down16.0
    PSAR$197.90

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$198.56
    Lower Band$172.38
    %B Position1412%(Upper)
    Band Width0.64

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    55.7

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K71.0
    Stoch %D73.1
    Williams %R-40.5
    ROC (10d)7.0%
    Momentum12.30
    CCI (20d)49.1
    MFI (14d)63.9

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$6.44(3.4%)
    StdDev (20d)6.55
    Hist Vol34.8%(Moderate)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$189.78
    OBV-13.4M
    AD Line-131.4M
    CMF (20d)0.069

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)1.1M
    Vol Ratio0.7x
    VWMA (20d)$185.61

    Pivot Points

    R3$204.55
    R2$201.22
    R1$197.79
    Pivot Point$194.46
    S1$191.02
    S2$187.69
    S3$184.26

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI18.71
    Ultimate Osc42.2
    KST89.00

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$1.64B$1.59B$1.50B$1.49B$1.48B$1.39B$1.36B$1.39B$1.37B$1.33B$1.27B$1.26B
    Cost of RevenueN/A$767.10M$1.38B$663.20M$664.60M$656.70M$615.00M$645.20M$630.90M$627.70M$581.50M$585.20M
    Gross ProfitN/A$881.80M$170.00M$881.70M$872.40M$785.30M$804.40M$796.60M$799.60M$761.70M$745.00M$733.90M
    Operating Expenses$1.39B$1.36B$1.27B$1.28B$1.23B$1.21B$1.13B$1.19B$1.15B$1.16B$1.08B$1.07B
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    Operating IncomeN/A$287.70M$284.20M$264.30M$310.80M$235.80M$288.10M$247.10M$282.20M$224.70M$245.10M$246.40M
    Interest Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    Interest Expense$59.80M$55.70M$54.10M$52.20M$53.10M$52.90M$55.80M$56.30M$57.30M$59.70M$60.30M$62.80M
    Income Before Tax$256.90M$235.80M$232.90M$215.30M$261.30M$185.40M$225.50M$193.80M$224.60M$166.60M$182.90M$190.70M
    Income Tax Expense$71.80M$62.50M$56.50M$53.80M$68.70M$51.60M$52.20M$51.10M$59.40M$40.50M$48.40M$26.40M
    Net Income$185.10M$173.30M$176.40M$161.50M$192.60M$133.80M$173.30M$142.70M$165.20M$126.10M$134.50M$164.30M
    EBITDA$445.80M$416.80M$416.30M$397.20M$437.00M$359.30M$406.00M$364.20M$391.80M$331.60M$343.40M$340.30M
    EBIT$254.40M$232.00M$230.20M$212.10M$257.70M$182.90M$232.30M$190.80M$224.90M$165.00M$184.60M$183.60M
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    Government Contracts

    Gov Obligations (TTM)
    $1.06M
    Gov Obligations / Revenue
    0.0%
    Obligations YoY
    -16.9%
    Active Awards
    15
    New Awards (TTM)
    1
    Avg Remaining Term
    8.6 mo

    Top agency: Department of Agriculture at 65.3% of trailing twelve month obligations across 4 agencies

    Recent Awards

    Award IDAgencyObligatedStart
    15JCRT25F00000046Department of JusticeOffices, Boards and Divisions$4000Oct 1, 2025

    Federal contract obligations are bookings recorded by the awarding agency, not recognized revenue. They can exceed 100% of revenue and can be negative when contracts are de-obligated. Source: USAspending.gov prime awards, data through Jul 31, 2026.

    News

    Did Equifax's (EFX) Dividend Steadiness and Legal Settlement Proposal Just Reframe Its Risk‑Reward Profile?

    Equifax (EFX) recently declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.56 per share, maintaining a dividend track record spanning over 100 years. This dividend affirmation, coupled with a proposed US$100 million legal settlement, is re-evaluating the company's investment outlook by addressing legal overhangs while continuing to prioritize shareholder returns. The article suggests that while the settlement resolves one legal issue, regulatory scrutiny and litigation remain key risks, with the company's future growth tied to its data and fraud solutions.

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    Equifax (EFX) Stock Looks Fully Valued After $100 Million Settlement

    Equifax (EFX) stock appears overvalued despite a recent $100 million settlement related to credit score errors and a 27.6% decline in share price over the past five years. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 33.0x, higher than its industry and peer averages, indicating a premium valuation. Future execution and dependable earnings growth will be necessary to justify this premium and mitigate ongoing regulatory and reputational risks.

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    Equifax Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

    Equifax Inc. (EFX) saw its stock rally by 2.10% to $194.35 on Friday, outperforming the broader market which experienced a grim trading session. This rise snapped a three-day losing streak for the company. The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both declined on the same day.

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    Be Sure To Check Out Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend

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    Frequently Asked Questions About EFX

    What is EFX's current dividend yield?
    Equifax Inc (EFX) has a current dividend yield of 1.15%.
    Does EFX pay dividends?
    Yes, Equifax Inc pays dividends with a current yield of 1.15%.
    What is EFX's P/E ratio?
    Equifax Inc has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.95.
    What is EFX's market cap?
    Equifax Inc (EFX) has a market capitalization of $22.83B with a current stock price of $189.10.

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