Quick Summary:
- Equifax (EFX, Financial) posted stronger-than-expected results with a 3.6% revenue increase in Q1 2025.
- The company announced a 28% hike in quarterly dividends alongside a $3 billion share buyback plan.
- Analysts foresee a potential 28.33% upside in Equifax's stock price.
Equifax Inc. (EFX) has surpassed market expectations in its first-quarter results for 2025. The company reported GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.06 and generated revenue of $1.44 billion, marking a notable 3.6% increase compared to the previous year. Demonstrating confidence in its financial health and future, Equifax announced a substantial 28% rise in its quarterly dividend and launched a robust $3 billion share repurchase program.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
The outlook from Wall Street is optimistic for Equifax Inc. (EFX, Financial). With projections from 18 analysts, the average price target stands at $276.29. Estimates vary, with a high of $310.00 and a low of $230.00. This average forecast suggests a promising upside of 28.33% from the current trading price of $215.29. For greater insight into Equifax's future valuation, visit the Equifax Inc (EFX) Forecast page.
The consensus from 22 brokerage firms rates Equifax's stock as "Outperform," reflecting an average recommendation score of 1.9. This rating is derived from a scale where 1 indicates a Strong Buy and 5 suggests a Sell position, underscoring the stock's positive market sentiment.
GuruFocus' proprietary GF Value metric estimates Equifax's value in one year to be $264.69, offering a potential 22.95% increase from its current price of $215.29. The GF Value is a calculated estimate of what the fair market price of the stock should be, taking into account historical trading multiples, past business growth, and expected future performance. For comprehensive details, explore the Equifax Inc (EFX, Financial) Summary page.
