EFXIndustrials · Consulting ServicesThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering Equifax, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $200 — +33.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 62 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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
Volatility (81): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (17): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
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 +33.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 11 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $225 → $205 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $245 → $190 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $200 → $155 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $179 → $160 |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $212 → $200 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Upgrade | Buy | $214 → $235 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 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 | $220 → $212 |
| 22 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
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 14 Oct 2026, Equifax, Inc. returned −33.4% against +17.5% 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 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% 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 75% 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 $17.5B and an enterprise value of $23.0B.
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: 26.2×; forward P/E: 15.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.50%, paying out 37% of earnings.
Equifax, Inc. employs 15,000 people — $430K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Equifax lacks the two key ingredients it considers necessary for a likely earnings beat in the upcoming report. The headline notes that Wall Street expects earnings growth.
Why it matters — EFX watchers may note the contrast between expected earnings growth and Zacks' assessment of the likelihood of an earnings beat.
Equifax announced Mortgage Ultimate™ with adaptive automation, integrating automated verifications from The Work Number® and Network Verification Services. The company says the solution delivers a 95% fulfillment rate and offers mortgage lenders a one-stop workflow with predictable pricing and flexible ordering.
Why it matters — The announcement highlights Equifax’s mortgage verification offering and its stated fulfillment rate, which may be relevant to investors tracking the company’s products for lenders.
Equifax introduced Mortgage Score Select, which lets lenders and brokers choose a score—or pull a mortgage credit file without a score—during loan origination. The solution also allows a file to be repulled within 24 hours for $1, with a selected score or no score.
Why it matters — The offering gives mortgage lenders and brokers more flexibility while aiming to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Equifax reported that nearly 2,000 mortgage lenders and resellers are using its offer of free VantageScore 4.0 scores alongside paid legacy scores, while more than 165 lenders exclusively use the model at a $1 price for certain loan types. The company extended its $1 VantageScore 4.0 mortgage pricing through the end of 2028.
Why it matters — The reported adoption and extended pricing offer provide updates on Equifax’s efforts to expand VantageScore 4.0 use in mortgage lending.
Equifax is scheduled to report Q3 results on October 20. The preview notes muted analyst expectations, 15 downward EPS revisions over 90 days, and projected revenue growth of 10% year over year, in line with management guidance.
Why it matters — EFX watchers may focus on management’s 2027 outlook and commentary on mortgage trends, VantageScore adoption, non-mortgage demand, government contract conversion, and AI-related cost savings.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering Equifax, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $200, with estimates ranging from $148 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. 62 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Equifax, Inc. ranks 62 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 Volatility (81 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +33.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Equifax, Inc. 62 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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: $148 to $245 over the next 12 months.
Equifax, Inc. returned -33.4% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 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, 13 Oct 2026): "Equifax (EFX) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth". Zacks Investment Research says Equifax lacks the two key ingredients it considers necessary for a likely earnings beat in the upcoming report. The headline notes that Wall Street expects earnings growth.
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
