Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Reports Strong Q3 Earnings, Exceeding Estimates
Key points
- Equifax (NYSE:EFX) reported third-quarter earnings of $2.26 per share, surpassing the $2.20 estimate.
- Revenue reached $1.693 billion, exceeding the $1.69 billion estimate, representing 10% year-over-year growth.
- The company saw strong segment growth, with U.S. Mortgage revenue up 15%, Diversified Markets up 8%, and Workforce Solutions up 7%.
Equifax (NYSE:EFX) provides credit reports and data services used by lenders, employers, and consumers. On October 20, 2026, EFX reports third-quarter earnings of $2.26 per share, above the $2.20 estimate provided. Earnings per share measure profit divided by the number of shares.
Revenue reaches $1.693 billion, compared with an estimate of $1.69 billion. That is 10% growth from a year earlier, or 9% when currency changes are excluded. Revenue shows how much the company brings in before expenses.
Earnings rise from $2.04 per share a year earlier. The $2.26 result also beats the $2.19 Zacks Consensus Estimate, as highlighted by Zacks. The two estimates differ, but both put the reported result above expectations.
U.S. Mortgage revenue grows 15% even as higher interest rates weaken the mortgage market late in the quarter, as highlighted by Barron’s. Diversified Markets revenue rises 8%, while Workforce Solutions revenue grows 7%. EFX also returns $158 million in cash to shareholders.
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