Autonomous Res Estimates Equifax FY2025 Earnings

Equifax, Inc. (NYSE:EFX) – Autonomous Res issued their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for Equifax in a report issued on Tuesday, January 27th. Autonomous Res analyst K. Zhu expects that the credit services provider will post earnings of $7.64 per share for the year. The consensus estimate for Equifax’s current full-year earnings is $7.58 per share. Autonomous Res also issued estimates for Equifax’s Q4 2025 earnings at $2.07 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $21.63 EPS.

A number of other research analysts also recently weighed in on EFX. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their target price on shares of Equifax from $295.00 to $253.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Equifax in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $295.00 price objective on shares of Equifax in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Oppenheimer cut their price objective on Equifax from $271.00 to $266.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Equifax from $285.00 to $265.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Equifax currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $271.14.

Equifax Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of Equifax stock opened at $205.24 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $25.12 billion, a PE ratio of 38.94, a P/E/G ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 1.56. Equifax has a 52-week low of $199.98 and a 52-week high of $281.03. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $215.51 and its 200 day simple moving average is $230.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 0.74.

Equifax Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 24th were given a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 24th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Equifax’s dividend payout ratio is presently 37.95%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Country Trust Bank acquired a new position in shares of Equifax in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Equifax during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Caldwell Trust Co bought a new position in shares of Equifax during the second quarter worth approximately $33,000. Spire Wealth Management increased its holdings in shares of Equifax by 82.9% during the third quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 128 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 58 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Equifax in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Institutional investors own 96.20% of the company’s stock.

Key Equifax News

Here are the key news stories impacting Equifax this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Equifax launched two Employment Insights solutions for auto dealers that deliver verified employment and income data alongside its consumer credit report, aimed at improving loan prequalification and accelerating dealer financing decisions — a clear product/market expansion that can drive revenue from The Work Number data services. Equifax Launches Employment Insights Solutions for Auto Dealers
• Positive Sentiment: Autonomous Res published detailed EPS forecasts that show higher FY2026 and FY2027 projections (FY2026: $8.57, FY2027: $10.32) versus the current consensus cited in the note — these upgraded multi-year estimates suggest analysts see stronger earnings growth ahead, which could support multiple expansion if results align.
• Negative Sentiment: A Zacks preview warns analysts expect a decline in Equifax’s upcoming earnings and says the company lacks the characteristics that typically lead to an earnings beat, raising the risk of a disappointing print or cautious guidance — a likely near-term negative catalyst that can pressure the stock before/after the report. Analysts Estimate Equifax (EFX) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

About Equifax

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.