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Equifax (EFX)
NYSE:EFX
Equifax (EFX) Stock Price & Analysis
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EFX Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$159.41 - $275.10
Previous Close$223.42
Volume880.12K
Average Volume (3M)896.10K
Market Cap
$27.62B
Enterprise Value$33.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$201.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.7
Beta1.45
Next Earnings
Jul 17, 2024EPS Estimate
$1.74Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 22, 2024Dividend Yield0.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.49
Shares Outstanding123,611,310
10 Day Avg. Volume1,565,454
30 Day Avg. Volume896,098
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.57
Alpha0.00199
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)-4.14
Price to Sales (P/S)21.21
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)27.30
P/FCF Ratio41.70
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.23
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.27
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$278.00Price Target Upside24.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
Equifax News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Company GrowthEquifax signed two new payroll partnerships, potentially boosting Verifier growth.
Financial OpportunityDespite recent challenges, the stock pullback could represent a good buying opportunity due to potential long-term earnings growth and structural business improvements.
Market RecoveryAnalyst expects Equifax's adjusted EBITDA to benefit from a rebound in the US mortgage market, potentially leading to earnings above consensus forecasts.
Bears Say
Company GuidanceEFX's 2Q guide came below expectations, indicating a more ambitious back-half ramp in revenue growth and margins to achieve the full year guide.
Regulatory ConcernsSenator Hawley calls for DOJ investigation into FICO for potential anticompetitive practices.
Revenue PerformanceRevenue of $1,389mn increased 6.7% y/y, below the estimate and FactSet consensus of 7.5%.
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Ownership Overview
2.51% Insiders
43.36% Mutual Funds
21.42% Other Institutional Investors
32.70% 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 $159.41 and its highest was $275.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Equifax’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Equifax’s upcoming earnings report date?
Equifax’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 17, 2024 which is in 78 days.
How were Equifax’s earnings last quarter?
Equifax released its earnings results on Apr 17, 2024. The company reported $1.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.443 by $0.057.
Is Equifax overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Equifax’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Equifax pay dividends?
Equifax pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.39 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.69%. See more information on Equifax dividends here
What is Equifax’s EPS estimate?
Equifax’s EPS estimate is $1.74.
How many shares outstanding does Equifax have?
Equifax has 123,611,310 shares outstanding.
What happened to Equifax’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Equifax reported an EPS of $1.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.443. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.486%.
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 954M.
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Equifax Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$278.00 (24.43% Upside)
$278.00 (24.43% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EFX Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 280.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.76%
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
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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EFX Revenue Breakdown
43.98% Workforce Solutions
32.67% U.S. Information Solutions
23.34% International
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EFX Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$278.00
▲(24.43% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering EFX
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
17/18 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+18.33%
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