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Atlanta, Georgia-based Equifax Inc. (EFX) is a global data, analytics, and technology company. With a market cap of $32.8 billion, the company operates through three segments: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions (USIS), and International.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as “large-cap” stocks, and Equifax fits this description perfectly. The company provides consumer and business credit intelligence, fraud detection services, and data-driven insights to clients across finance, healthcare, government, and retail sectors.
Equifax’s stock dropped 14.6% from its 52-week high of $309.63. Shares of EFX have soared 11.6% over the past three months, outpacing the broader Dow Jones Industrials Average's ($DOWI) 3.4% increase.
On a YTD basis, EFX stock has risen 3.7%, surpassing DOWI’s marginal decrease. However, shares of Equifax have gained 7.8% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the Dow Jones’ 9.2% rise over the same time frame.
The stock has climbed above its 50-day moving average since late April.
Equifax’s stock jumped 13.8% following the release of its strong Q1 2025 results on Apr. 22. The company reported revenue of $1.4 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.53, exceeding consensus estimates. The increase was also supported by a solid 7% growth in U.S. Mortgage revenue and strong performance in New Product Innovation, reflected in a Vitality Index of 11%, despite ongoing headwinds in the U.S. mortgage and hiring markets.
Additionally, Equifax expects revenue to range between $1.49 billion and $1.53 billion, with adjusted EPS forecasted between $1.85 and $1.95, both slightly ahead of Street estimates.
In contrast, rival Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) has outperformed EFX stock. VRSK stock has climbed 12.7% on a YTD basis and 18.4% over the past 52 weeks.
Despite EFX’s underperformance relative to the Dow over the past year, analysts have a moderately optimistic outlook. With 22 analysts covering the stock, the consensus rating is “Moderate Buy,” and it is currently trading below the mean price target of $285.25.
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