Equifax, IncNYSE: EFX
Industrials · Research & Consulting Services
$154.63
-7.48%
Vol: 1.3M
Research Digest
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysJun 16No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 15No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 14Equifax expands GBG identity/fraud partnership into the US and pays its quarterly dividend on June 15, signaling growth initiatives amid a weak 2026 share trend.Mixed▶
Equifax expanded its partnership with GBG, a global identity and location technology business, into the United States to strengthen identity and fraud protection offerings, and its $0.56 per share quarterly dividend declared in May is payable June 15, 2026. The moves come as EFX trades around $164 with a ~$19.5B market cap, down roughly 23.5% year-to-date after the stock fell about 13.7% post-Q1 despite a Q1 beat (EPS $1.86 vs $1.69 est, revenue +14.3% and $37M above guidance). Analysts have trimmed average price targets to about $224 from $229, with Wells Fargo and Needham keeping Buy ratings and Goldman Sachs at Hold. The expansion matters because identity/fraud is a strategic growth vector beyond the mortgage-sensitive core. The bear case: the stock remains under regulatory and data-security scrutiny, mortgage revenue is rate-dependent, and the post-earnings selloff shows fragile sentiment despite solid fundamentals.
May 21Equifax expands global fraud partnership with GBG into the US, declares $0.56 dividendPositive▶
On May 20, Equifax announced an expansion of its partnership with GBG, integrating Equifax Identity and Fraud solutions into GBG adaptive identity platform GBG Go across the United States. On May 7, the board declared a $0.56 quarterly dividend payable June 15 (Equifax has paid cash dividends for over 100 consecutive years). Q1 revenue of $1.65B was up 13% organically, and full-year guidance midpoint of $6.72B implies ~10.5% reported growth. CEO Begor and CFO Gamble will participate in multiple investor conferences in late May-June (Bernstein, Baird, William Blair). Shares rose 4.11% recently on positive credit-sector sentiment. Risk: macro-sensitive mortgage data still face cyclical pressures.
May 20Equifax declares $0.56 quarterly dividend; Q1 revenue +14% YoY and named BetterInvesting "Stock to Study" for May.Positive▶
Equifax trades at $160.02 as of May 13, with shares up 4.11% on positive investor sentiment for credit reporting. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, payable June 15 to holders of record May 22, extending more than 100 consecutive years of cash dividends. Q1 2026 revenue was $1.649B (+14% YoY, +13% local currency), $37M above guidance midpoint, with net income of $171.5M, diluted EPS of $1.42 and adjusted EPS of $1.86. The company returned $327M to shareholders in Q1 and maintained full-year local currency guidance. CEO Mark Begor and CFO John Gamble are participating in upcoming investor conferences in June.
May 19No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 18Equifax Q1 revenue $1.65B grew 13% organically; board declared $0.56 dividend and shareholders reaffirmed governance on May 13Positive▶
Equifax reported first-quarter revenue of $1.65 billion, up 13% organically and an acceleration from 9% in Q4, with adjusted EBITDA also up 13%. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, payable June 15 to shareholders of record May 22, continuing more than 100 consecutive years of dividends. Shareholders reaffirmed the board and adjusted special meeting rules on May 13. The company faces scrutiny from a class action lawsuit related to credit file inaccuracies. Equifax announced participation in the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference (May 5), Needham Tech/Media/Consumer Conference (May 14), and J.P. Morgan All Stars Canada Conference (June 2). The stock traded at $160.02 on May 13 and was named a BetterInvesting Magazine "Stock to Study."
May 15Equifax shareholders reaffirmed board on May 13 and declared $0.56 quarterly dividend on May 7, with Q1 revenue up 13% organically to $1.65B and 2026 guidance of $6.66B-$6.78BNeutral▶
Equifax (EFX) shareholders reaffirmed the board and adjusted special meeting rules at the May 13, 2026 annual meeting. On May 7, 2026 the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share payable June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record May 22, marking 100+ consecutive years of cash dividends. Q1 2026 reported revenue was $1.65B up 13% organically with adjusted EBITDA up 13%. For 2026 the company expects reported revenue of $6.66B-$6.78B (midpoint $6.72B), up ~10.5% reported. Equifax announced participation in multiple investor conferences in May/June 2026 including Barclays Americas Select Franchise (May 5), Needham TMT (May 14), JPMorgan All Stars Canada (June 2), Baird Global Consumer Technology & Services (June 2), and William Blair 2026 Growth Stock Conference (June 3). Risk: a class action lawsuit over credit file inaccuracies remains a litigation overhang while company continues to push AI-driven product expansion.
May 14Equifax declares $0.56 quarterly dividend, presents at investor conferences as Q1 organic revenue grew 13%Neutral▶
Equifax board declared a $0.56 quarterly dividend payable June 15 with May 22 record date. May 7 annual meeting re-elected ten directors and ratified Ernst & Young as auditor. Q1 2026 revenue was $1.65B with adjusted EBITDA growing 13% organically and EPS of $1.86 beat the $1.69 estimate. Full-year guidance maintained at $6.66-$6.78B revenue. CFO John Gamble will attend the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference May 27; SVP Trevor Burns at Needham conference May 14 and JPMorgan Canada June 2. Stock traded $158-$166 on May 13. Risk: mortgage rate-driven volume pressure on mortgage solutions revenue.
May 13Equifax declared a $0.56 quarterly dividend (ex-date May 22) after Q1 revenue rose 13% organically to $1.65B with EPS of $1.86 beating consensus.Positive▶
Equifax declared a $0.56 quarterly dividend on May 5, payable June 15 to holders of record May 22. Q1 2026 results came in above consensus with revenue of $1.65B (up 13% organically) and EPS of $1.86 vs. $1.69 estimate. The company left full-year constant-currency guidance unchanged at $6.66B-$6.78B revenue and $8.34-$8.74 EPS, citing mortgage rate headwinds. Equifax is presenting at the Needham TMT conference May 14. Stock traded $166-$172 on May 13.
May 12Equifax declared $0.56 quarterly dividend on May 7 (100+ consecutive years of dividends) and was named BetterInvesting Magazine's May Stock to Study following Q1 beat with revenue up 14.3% to $1.65B.Positive▶
Equifax's Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share on May 7, payable June 15 to shareholders of record May 22 — marking over 100 consecutive years of dividend payments. The company posted strong Q1 2026 results with revenue of $1.65B (+14.3% YoY) and EPS of $1.86, both beating consensus ($1.72 EPS and $1.63B revenue estimates). BetterInvesting Magazine named Equifax its May 2026 Stock to Study. Cantillon Capital Management added 67,381 shares in 13F filing for Q1. Management is participating in upcoming investor conferences. Risk: company faces lawmaker scrutiny, class action lawsuits, and regulatory inquiries.
May 11Equifax declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 on May 7 after Q1 EPS beat but full-year revenue outlook unchanged amid mortgage headwinds.Mixed▶
Equifax's Board declared a $0.56/share quarterly dividend on May 7, 2026, payable June 15 to holders of record May 22 — the company has paid cash dividends for over 100 consecutive years. Q1 2026 EPS came in at $1.86 vs. $1.69 expected (9.77% beat), with revenue of $1.65B up 14% YoY and adjusted EBITDA up 13%. The company left its full-year constant currency outlook unchanged as higher mortgage rates pressure volumes; FY26 revenue guided to $6.66B–$6.78B (midpoint $6.72B, +10.5% reported). Shares are at $175.83 after a 16% prior-week decline. CEO Mark Begor and CFO John Gamble will attend Baird, William Blair, and Bernstein conferences in late May/early June.
May 8Equifax raised dividend 12% and declared Q2 investor conference schedule; Q1 beat with 14% revenue growth and strong margin expansion driven by AI products.Positive▶
Equifax reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.86 (beat by 10.06% vs $1.69 estimate) with record revenue and 14% growth driven by AI-powered product innovation. The Board approved a 12% dividend increase with $0.56 per share payable June 15. The CFO will attend Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27, with CEO and CFO participating in Baird and William Blair conferences on June 2-3. Analyst consensus is Buy with average price target of $243.24 (up 43.07% from latest price).
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRSKVERISK | $175.30 | -2.40% | +2.7% | 20.3x | 0.69 | $23.0B |
| EFXEQUIFAX | $154.63 | -7.48% | -3.7% | 15.1x | 1.31 | $18.7B |
| CATCATERPILLAR | $956.01 | +1.12% | +11.1% | 31.8x | 1.60 | $440.3B |
| GEGENERAL | $357.36 | +1.60% | +25.1% | 41.1x | 1.38 | $373.0B |
| GEVGE | $1,051.15 | +7.00% | +3.7% | 42.8x | 1.04 | $281.8B |
| RTXRTX | $192.09 | +2.85% | +10.4% | 25.4x | 0.31 | $259.3B |
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