Autonomous Res Forecasts Equifax’s Q1 Earnings (NYSE:EFX)

Equifax, Inc. (NYSE:EFX) – Equities research analysts at Autonomous Res issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Equifax in a report released on Tuesday, January 27th. Autonomous Res analyst K. Zhu anticipates that the credit services provider will earn $1.97 per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Equifax’s current full-year earnings is $7.58 per share. Autonomous Res also issued estimates for Equifax’s Q2 2026 earnings at $2.20 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.16 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.25 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $8.57 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.40 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.65 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.60 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.66 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $10.32 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. BMO Capital Markets reduced their price target on shares of Equifax from $245.00 to $234.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective 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. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of Equifax from $290.00 to $280.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Oppenheimer decreased their target price on shares of Equifax from $271.00 to $266.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on shares of Equifax from $295.00 to $253.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $271.14.

Equifax Trading Down 0.7%

NYSE EFX opened at $203.89 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $24.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.69, a P/E/G ratio of 2.08 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 has a 50 day moving average price of $215.46 and a 200-day moving average price of $230.50. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82.

Equifax Dividend Announcement

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Equifax

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Country Trust Bank bought a new position in shares of Equifax in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Equifax in the second quarter worth $31,000. Caldwell Trust Co bought a new position in Equifax in the 2nd quarter valued at $33,000. Spire Wealth Management grew its stake in Equifax by 82.9% in the 3rd quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 128 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 58 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Equifax during the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Institutional investors own 96.20% of the company’s stock.

Equifax News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Equifax this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Autonomous Research published a wide-ranging set of EPS forecasts that are substantially above current consensus for FY2026–FY2028 (FY2026: $8.57, FY2027: $10.32, FY2028: $21.63), signalling strong long-term revenue/profit upside in their model — this can support the stock if results/guide trend toward those levels.
• Positive Sentiment: Equifax launched two Employment Insights solutions for auto dealers that integrate verified employment/income data with the consumer credit report; this product extension targets earlier-stage auto lending decisions and could drive incremental revenue and deeper data monetization. Equifax Launches Employment Insights Solutions for Auto Dealers
• Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks piece compares Equifax (EFX) with Hackett Group (HCKT) for value investors — useful context for relative valuation decisions but not an immediate catalyst. HCKT or EFX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Another Zacks preview warns Equifax may report a near-term earnings decline and lacks the apparent setup for an earnings beat in the upcoming report; that expectation is a likely driver of short-term selling pressure ahead of results. 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.