Weekly Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Equifax (EFX)

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 4/27/2026 – Equifax had its price target lowered by BNP Paribas Exane from $210.00 to $195.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/23/2026 – Equifax had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $245.00 to $220.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/22/2026 – Equifax had its price target lowered by Morgan Stanley from $244.00 to $243.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/22/2026 – Equifax had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $256.00 to $238.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/22/2026 – Equifax had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $240.00 to $230.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/22/2026 – Equifax had its price target raised by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $192.00 to $200.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/22/2026 – Equifax had its price target lowered by Robert W. Baird from $250.00 to $245.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 4/22/2026 – Equifax had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Needham & Company LLC. They now have a $265.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/17/2026 – Equifax had its price target lowered by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $240.00 to $220.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/16/2026 – Equifax is now covered by Mizuho. They set an “outperform” rating and a $222.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/16/2026 – Equifax is now covered by Mizuho. They set an “outperform” rating and a $222.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/13/2026 – Equifax had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $230.00 to $220.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Equifax Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 17th. Investors of record on Monday, March 9th were paid a $0.56 dividend. This represents a $2.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. This is a positive change from Equifax’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 9th. Equifax’s payout ratio is 39.44%.

Insider Activity at Equifax

In related news, EVP Jamil Farshchi sold 6,213 shares of Equifax stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.81, for a total value of $1,216,567.53. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 41,036 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,035,259.16. This trade represents a 13.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP John W. Gamble, Jr. sold 4,500 shares of Equifax stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.72, for a total transaction of $880,740.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 58,921 shares in the company, valued at $11,532,018.12. This trade represents a 7.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 87,462 shares of company stock valued at $16,475,349 over the last three months. 1.70% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Equifax Inc (NYSE: EFX) is a global data, analytics and technology company that specializes in consumer and commercial credit reporting, decisioning tools and identity solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Equifax is one of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies in the United States and provides credit information and related services to lenders, employers, governments and consumers worldwide.

The company’s offerings include consumer credit reports and scores, credit monitoring and identity protection services, and a range of business-oriented products for risk management, fraud detection and compliance.