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EFX Stock Forecast: Equifax, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$192
+2.41% on the day

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering Equifax, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $203 — +5.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$22.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
57/ 100
Median analyst target
$203
Analysts covering
24
Revenue$1.7B+10.6% y/y
Operating income$314.2M
Net income$185.1M
Free cash flow$204.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+9.2%
1M
+37.3%
YTD
−10.6%
1Y
−6.7%
From 52W high
−14.5%
From 52W low
+40.1%
$137
$225
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

EFX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
57/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
79
Accruals
78
Value
69
Volatility
63
Growth
62
Issuance
62
Revisions
50
Momentum
26
Size
9

Quality (79): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Momentum (26): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (9): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

EFX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EFX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$140$160$180$200$220$240$260Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26EFXHigh $245Median $203Low $155

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says24 analysts
17 Buy7 Hold0 Sell
Low $155Median $203High $245

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
26 Oct 2026RBC CapitalDowngradeSector Perform$177 → $189
22 Oct 2026Argus ResearchUpgradeBuy—
21 Oct 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform$160 → $175
21 Oct 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$190 → $210
21 Oct 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$235 → $217
19 Oct 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$210 → $185
16 Oct 2026OppenheimerDowngradePerform—
16 Oct 2026OppenheimerDowngradePerform—
16 Oct 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
16 Oct 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$194 → $177
13 Oct 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$225 → $205
13 Oct 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
13 Oct 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$245 → $190
13 Oct 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
2 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$200 → $155
2 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
30 Sept 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform$179 → $160
30 Sept 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
22 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
22 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$212 → $200

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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Performance

EFX vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Equifax, Inc. returned −6.7% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

EFX vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26EFXS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

EFX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.6%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
8
Fundamentals

Equifax, Inc. (EFX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
30.4×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.3×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

Price / book
4.9×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.4×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.6%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
32.1%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Gross margin
54.5%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.0%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Net margin
11.3%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
15.4%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.7%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.2%

Higher than 73% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Equifax, Inc. (EFX) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $22.1B and an enterprise value of $27.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.4B. The latest quarter grew 9.6% 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 117.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 30.4×; forward P/E: 19.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.19%, paying out 35% of earnings.

  • Equifax, Inc. employs 15,000 people — $430K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

EFX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelConsulting Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
EFXEquifax, Inc.$22.1B57
VRSKVerisk Analytics, Inc.$25.8B63
BAHBooz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.$10.3B63
FCNFTI Consulting, Inc.$5.3B82
HURNHuron Consulting Group, Inc.$3.2B75
ICFIICF International, Inc.$1.8B88
CRAICRA International, Inc.$1.3B58

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Equifax, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest EFX news & analysis

Nearly Half of Young Adults Surveyed Worry their Financial Health Could Affect Major Financial Milestones

GlobeNewsWire · 3 Nov 2026neutral

A recent Equifax survey found that rising costs are changing how Canadians manage credit, with younger adults and families facing mounting financial impacts. The headline says nearly half of surveyed young adults worry their financial health could affect major financial milestones.

Why it matters — The survey highlights consumer financial pressures and credit-management concerns relevant to Equifax’s credit-information and financial-wellness business.

Equifax Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

PRNewsWire · 30 Oct 2026neutral

Equifax announced that CEO Mark W. Begor and CFO John Gamble will participate in upcoming investor conferences.

Why it matters — The announcement provides EFX watchers with information about scheduled participation by the company’s senior executives at investor conferences.

American Century Equity Income Fund Q3 2026 Portfolio Activity

Seeking Alpha · 29 Oct 2026neutral

The excerpt describes Q3 2026 portfolio activity involving Becton Dickinson, Kimberly-Clark and Apple, including changes in results, outlook and share performance. It provides no information about Equifax.

Why it matters — The item does not report an Equifax-specific development, so it offers no direct insight into EFX.

Canadians Confident They Can Spot Scams, but Cybersecurity Habits Tell a Different Story

GlobeNewsWire · 27 Oct 2026neutral

A new Equifax Canada survey found that nearly two-thirds of Canadians encountered fraudulent messages in the past year, while gaps in online precautions persist despite confidence in spotting scams.

Why it matters — The survey highlights Equifax Canada’s work on consumer fraud awareness and cybersecurity habits.

Don't Overlook Equifax (EFX) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 26 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reviews Equifax’s international revenue performance and its relationship to Wall Street analysts’ predictions and the company’s future prospects.

Why it matters — International revenue trends are one factor EFX watchers may consider when assessing analysts’ outlook and the company’s prospects.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EFX stock

What is the EFX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering Equifax, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $203, with estimates ranging from $155 to $245. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is EFX stock a buy right now?

Of the 24 analysts covering Equifax, Inc., 17 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Equifax, Inc. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank EFX?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Equifax, Inc. ranks 57 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 Quality (79 of 100).

Will EFX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +5.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Equifax, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the EFX stock forecast for 2030?

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: $155 to $245 over the next 12 months.

How has EFX stock performed over the past year?

Equifax, Inc. returned -6.7% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Equifax, Inc. do?

Equifax Inc. is a global data, analytics, and technology company that helps businesses, governments, employers, and consumers make informed decisions.

What is the latest news on EFX?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 3 Nov 2026): "Nearly Half of Young Adults Surveyed Worry their Financial Health Could Affect Major Financial Milestones". A recent Equifax survey found that rising costs are changing how Canadians manage credit, with younger adults and families facing mounting financial impacts. The headline says nearly half of surveyed young adults worry their financial health could affect major financial milestones.

Company

About Equifax, Inc.

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