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Equifax (EFX)
NYSE:EFX
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EFX Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$213.02 - $309.63
Previous CloseN/A
Volume255.20K
Average Volume (3M)917.18K
Market Cap
$33.32B
Enterprise Value$41.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$129.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)59.6
Beta1.62
Next Earnings
Feb 05, 2025EPS Estimate
2.1Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 22, 2024Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.51
Shares Outstanding123,952,020
10 Day Avg. Volume927,075
30 Day Avg. Volume917,182
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.56
Alpha-0.00143
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)5.96
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)17.40
P/FCF Ratio23.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.26
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda26.94
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$308.91Price Target Upside13.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
Equifax News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PotentialEquifax has the potential for multiple years of compounding strong EPS growth given strong structural growth, mortgage recovery, and significant tech transformation benefits.
Market PositionTWN records growth strong, significantly strengthening market-leading position in network effect business with numerous partnerships.
ValuationValuation seems attractive, and recent stock underperformance lowers near-term expectations, yielding a more attractive stock risk/reward.
Bears Say
Macroeconomic EnvironmentThe current macro/rate environment paints a difficult path for mortgage in 2025.
Market ExpectationsThe previous bullish view on EFX centered around an improving mortgage environment in 2025, which is no longer expected.
Revenue ForecastA material recovery in mortgage revenue is likely a 2026+ event.
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Ownership Overview
0.51% Insiders
38.67% Mutual Funds
0.30% Other Institutional Investors
39.26% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Tech & InnovationRisks related to the company’s reliance on technology and ability to make innovative products
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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EFX FAQ
What was Equifax’s price range in the past 12 months?
Equifax lowest stock price was $213.02 and its highest was $309.63 in the past 12 months.
What is Equifax’s market cap?
Equifax’s market cap is $33.32B.
When is Equifax’s upcoming earnings report date?
Equifax’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 05, 2025 which is in 5 days.
How were Equifax’s earnings last quarter?
Equifax released its earnings results on Oct 16, 2024. The company reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.846 by $0.004.
Is Equifax overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Equifax’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Equifax pay dividends?
Equifax pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.556 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.58%. See more information on Equifax dividends here
What is Equifax’s EPS estimate?
Equifax’s EPS estimate is 2.1.
How many shares outstanding does Equifax have?
Equifax has 123,952,020 shares outstanding.
What happened to Equifax’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Equifax reported an EPS of $1.85 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.846. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.33%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Equifax?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Equifax’s share is Generation Investment Management LLP. It holds Equifax’s shares valued at 606M.
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$308.91 (13.91% Upside)
$308.91 (13.91% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EFX Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Equifax
Equifax, Inc. engages in the provision of information solutions and human resources business process outsourcing services. It operates through the following business segments: U.S. Information Solutions, Workforce Solutions, International, and Global Consumer Solutions. The U.S. Information Solutions segment includes consumer and commercial information services, mortgage loan origination information, financial marketing services, and identity management. The Workforce Solutions segment covers employment, income, and social security number verification services as well as complementary payroll-based transaction and employment tax management services. The International segment offers information, technology, and services to support debt collections and recovery management in Canada, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. The Global Consumer Solutions segment provides consumer and credit information to resellers. The company was founded by Cator Woolford and Guy Woolford in 1899 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
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EFX Company Deck
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EFX Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Equifax's earnings call reflected strong revenue growth and progress in cloud transformation, but was tempered by challenges in employer services and mixed signals in the mortgage market. The company is optimistic about future growth driven by cloud capabilities and new product innovations.Read More>---
EFX Revenue Breakdown
43.98% Workforce Solutions
32.67% U.S. Information Solutions
23.34% International
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EFX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$308.91
▲(13.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering EFX
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
20/21 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+20.89%
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