Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Equifax Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Neha Panjwani Barchart Fri May 23, 6:58AM CDT
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Equifax Inc. (EFX), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading global data, analytics, and technology company. Valued at $32.1 billion by market cap, the company brings buyers and sellers together through its information management, transaction processing, direct marketing, and customer relationship management businesses.

Shares of this credit bureau giant have underperformed the broader market over the past year. EFX has gained 8.8% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 10.1%. However, in 2025, EFX’s stock rose 3.4%, surpassing the SPX’s marginal dip on a YTD basis. 

Narrowing the focus, EFX’s underperformance is also apparent compared to the Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF (FDFF). The exchange-traded fund has gained about 21.8% over the past year. However, EFX’s single-digit gains on a YTD basis outshine the ETF’s marginal returns over the same time frame.

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On Apr. 22, EFX shares closed up more than 13% after reporting its Q1 results. Its adjusted EPS of $1.53 exceeded Wall Street expectations of $1.40. The company’s revenue was $1.44 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts of $1.42 billion. EFX expects full-year adjusted EPS in the range of $7.25 to $7.65, and expects revenue to be between $5.9 billion and $6 billion.

For the current fiscal year, ending in December, analysts expect EFX’s EPS to grow 4% to $7.58 on a diluted basis. The company’s earnings surprise history is impressive. It beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters.

Among the 22 analysts covering EFX stock, the consensus is a “Moderate Buy.” That’s based on 12 “Strong Buy” ratings, three “Moderate Buys,” and seven “Holds.”

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This configuration is less bullish than three months ago, with 13 analysts suggesting a “Strong Buy,” and two recommending a “Moderate Buy.” 

On May 21, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) analyst Jason Haas CFA reiterated a “Buy” rating on EFX with a price target of $306, implying a potential upside of 16.2% from current levels.

The mean price target of $282.70 represents a 7.3% premium to EFX’s current price levels. The Street-high price target of $310 suggests an upside potential of 17.7%.


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