Equifax, Inc.

Equifax, Inc.

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Equifax, Inc.Equifax, Inc.28.51.28%15%3.31.2

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 21, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Q1 Performance: Equifax reported revenue of $1.649 billion for Q1 2026, up 14% year-over-year and exceeding guidance by $37 million. EBITDA was $477 million, reflecting a 13% increase, with an EBITDA margin of 29%. EPS grew by 22% to $1.86, indicating robust operational efficiency and growth in key segments.
Mortgage Segment Growth: U.S. mortgage revenue experienced a significant growth of 38%, mainly due to stronger mortgage activity early in Q1 and customer wins for pre-approval products using the new TWN Indicator solution. Despite initial strength, a potential slowdown in inquiries is anticipated due to rising interest rates stemming from geopolitical tensions.
2026 Guidance Maintained Amid Uncertainty: Despite strong Q1 results, Equifax maintained its full-year guidance due to economic uncertainties related to interest rates and inflation. They predict mortgage revenue growth of over 20%, diversified markets revenue growth in the high single digits, and a free cash flow expectation of over $1 billion with cash conversion exceeding 100%.

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$227.17

Target Price by Analysts

33.5% upsideEquifax Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$95.86

Current Fair Value

43.7% downside

Overvalued by 43.7% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$20.01 Billion
Enterprise Value$25.24 Billion
Dividend Yield$2.12 (1.28%)
Earnings per Share$5.36
Beta1.35
Outstanding Shares120,000,000

Return

Return on Equity15.39%ROE
Return on Assets5.85%
Return on Invested Capital12.19%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio28.49P/E Ratio
PEG98.75PEG
Price to Sales3.27Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio4.36Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue4.02
Enterprise Value to EBIT21.83
Enterprise Value to Net Income36
Total Debt to Enterprise0.21
Debt to Equity1.19Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 28, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.70
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$1.61 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 21, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.25
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$1.70 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.7035 12.22%
Total Calls129,504 42.49%
Total Puts91,100 30.40%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %99.83% 5.12%
Total Invested$21.58B 14.89%
Investors Holding886 30.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Equifax, Inc.

CEO: Mark Begor

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee's role in developing and analyzing tax legislation and providing revenue estimates directly influences corporate tax structures and the overall tax burden, which has a significant financial impact on Equifax and its profitability.

Finance

As the most powerful economic committee, it controls taxation and trade policy. Changes to corporate tax rates directly impact Equifax's profitability. Trade policies could affect its global operations and data flows. Overall economic policy significantly influences consumer credit behavior and the demand for Equifax's services.

Judiciary

This committee oversees antitrust laws and intellectual property, both highly relevant to a major information services company like Equifax. Antitrust investigations or intellectual property disputes could significantly impact Equifax's market position and operations.

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

This committee directly regulates the financial system, including the Fed and SEC, which are critical for Equifax's clients and data sources in credit reporting and financial services. Decisions on bank capital, consumer financial protection, and data security in finance would directly and profoundly impact Equifax's business model and compliance requirements.

Select Committee on Intelligence

Given Equifax handles highly sensitive personal data, cybersecurity is paramount. Members receive classified briefings on global threats, including cyber warfare, which could provide critical non-public information regarding systemic risks or government directives impacting data security and the IT infrastructure that Equifax relies upon.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

This committee has vast jurisdiction over interstate commerce, including the FTC, which is a key regulator for consumer protection, data privacy, and unfair business practices directly relevant to Equifax's credit reporting and data services. Regulations impacting 'Big Tech' or data privacy would directly affect Equifax.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

This committee's oversight of government procurement and emerging AI risks in financial markets directly impacts Equifax, a provider of data and identity services to government agencies, and whose data analytics could fall under AI regulation. Members could possess non-public information regarding federal contracts, cybersecurity threats, or regulatory shifts.