EFXIndustrials · Consulting ServicesThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering Equifax, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $210 — +32.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Equifax, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (80): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Momentum (16): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EFX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +32.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Upgrade | Buy | $214 → $235 |
| 22 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $245 → $232 |
| 22 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $215 → $200 |
| 22 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $243 → $225 |
| 22 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $265 → $245 |
| 22 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $222 → $194 |
| 22 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $220 → $212 |
| 8 July 2026 | UBS | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 8 July 2026 | UBS | Reiterates | Buy | $220 |
| 7 July 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 7 July 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | $265 |
| 2 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $222 → $210 |
| 2 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $215 → $220 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. EFX appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Equifax, Inc. returned −38.4% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Equifax, Inc. has a market value of $18.7B and an enterprise value of $24.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.4B. The latest quarter grew 10.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $696.3M, a 10.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.69.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B, after $507.4M of capital spending.
Equifax, Inc. spent $1.4B on share buybacks and $255.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 27.9×; forward P/E: 15.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.41%, paying out 37% of earnings.
Equifax, Inc. employs 15,000 people — $430K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks reports that Equifax's growth outlook is supported by Workforce Solutions demand, AI-driven products, cost savings, and broad-based international revenue gains, leading the firm to recommend holding EFX stock.
Why it matters — EFX investors would care because these factors indicate a favorable growth trajectory across the company's core business segments.
Equifax Inc. presented at the Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference. A transcript of the company's presentation at the event is available via Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — A presentation at a major financial services conference offers EFX watchers direct insight into the company's strategic positioning and outlook as conveyed to the investment community.
Equifax Canada reported that average debt per business rose 7.3 percent amid deepening tariff-related pressure, with financial delinquencies reaching a multi-year high. The data highlights intensifying payment stress, particularly among higher-risk businesses.
Why it matters — As a provider of credit data and analytics, Equifax's Canadian business data signals demand for its risk-assessment and monitoring services during rising commercial financial stress, relevant to EFX watchers.
Zacks Investment Research highlights Equifax as a top-ranked value stock, using its Style Scores system to identify market-beating opportunities in its investment portfolio guidance.
Why it matters — EFX watchers may note that the company is being featured among value-oriented stock picks by a research firm, though no price targets or buy/sell guidance are provided in this item.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Equifax (EFX) as a strong growth stock, referencing the Zacks Style Scores feature of the Zacks Premium research service, which helps investors identify strong stocks.
Why it matters — A EFX watcher would care because the Zacks Style Scores designation signals that the stock is recognized as a strong growth pick within Zacks' research framework.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering Equifax, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $210, with estimates ranging from $179 to $245. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering Equifax, Inc., 19 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Equifax, Inc. 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 19 Sept 2026, Equifax, Inc. ranks 61 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (80 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +32.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Equifax, Inc. 61 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Equifax, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EFX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $179 to $245 over the next 12 months.
Equifax, Inc. returned -38.4% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Equifax Inc. is a global data, analytics, and technology company that helps businesses, governments, employers, and consumers make informed decisions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 18 Sept 2026): "Here's Why Investors Should Hold EFX Stock in Their Portfolios Now". Zacks reports that Equifax's growth outlook is supported by Workforce Solutions demand, AI-driven products, cost savings, and broad-based international revenue gains, leading the firm to recommend holding EFX stock.
Equifax Inc. is a global data, analytics, and technology company that helps businesses, governments, employers, and consumers make informed decisions. Equifax provides consumer and commercial credit reporting, credit scores, identity and fraud protection, income and employment verification, and decisioning tools used across financial services, mortgage, insurance, retail, telecommunications, healthcare, and public-sector markets. Its Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions, and International segments support credit risk assessment, verification workflows, and data-driven compliance and marketing needs. Equifax also offers consumer services that help individuals monitor credit, protect identity, and manage financial health. Headquartered in Atlanta and founded in 1899, Equifax plays a key role in the information infrastructure that supports lending, hiring, fraud prevention, and broader commercial decision-making.
CEO Mr. Mark W. Begor · 15,000 employees · United States · https://www.equifax.com
