Equifax Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Equifax has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 35%, while the Professional Services industry saw earnings growing at 11% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.4% per year. Equifax's return on equity is 11.8%, and it has net margins of 10.4%.

Key information

35.0%

Earnings growth rate

34.9%

EPS growth rate

Professional Services Industry Growth11.0%
Revenue growth rate10.4%
Return on equity11.8%
Net Margin10.4%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2023

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

These 4 Measures Indicate That Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Is Using Debt Extensively

Mar 12
These 4 Measures Indicate That Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Is Using Debt Extensively

At US$257, Is It Time To Put Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) On Your Watch List?

Feb 22
At US$257, Is It Time To Put Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) On Your Watch List?

Equifax: Well-Positioned For A Rebound Of The Mortgage Market

Jan 26

Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Jan 23
Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Equifax: Great Time To Sell At This Price, As Tepid Mortgage Demand Weighs On Earnings

Jan 04

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Equifax Inc.'s (NYSE:EFX) P/E

Dec 24
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Equifax Inc.'s (NYSE:EFX) P/E

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX)

Dec 08
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX)

Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Nov 23
Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Returns At Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Oct 23
Returns At Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Equifax: Guidance Revised But Uncertainty Remains

Oct 22

Equifax: Lowered FY23 Guidance, But Q423 EPS Ramp-Up Is Still Steep

Sep 06

At US$207, Is It Time To Put Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) On Your Watch List?

Sep 02
At US$207, Is It Time To Put Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) On Your Watch List?

Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Aug 15
Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Equifax: Credit Bureau Giant Turning The Tide Of Adversity

Jul 21

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX)

Jul 16
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX)

Capital Allocation Trends At Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Aren't Ideal

Jun 30
Capital Allocation Trends At Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Aren't Ideal

Is It Time To Consider Buying Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX)?

May 31
Is It Time To Consider Buying Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX)?

Does Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

May 16
Does Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Are Investors Undervaluing Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) By 34%?

Apr 10
Are Investors Undervaluing Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) By 34%?

Equifax's (NYSE:EFX) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Mar 27
Equifax's (NYSE:EFX) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Is It Time To Consider Buying Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX)?

Feb 28
Is It Time To Consider Buying Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX)?

Is Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 15
Is Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Using Too Much Debt?

Equifax acquires The Food Industry Credit Bureau

Feb 01

Equifax: Some Thoughts Heading Into 2023

Jan 22

Is Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) Trading At A 48% Discount?

Jan 06
Is Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) Trading At A 48% Discount?

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Equifax (NYSE:EFX)

Dec 22
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Equifax (NYSE:EFX)

Equifax's Diversified Strategy Is Working

Dec 19

Why Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) Could Be Worth Watching

Nov 22
Why Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) Could Be Worth Watching

Equifax declares $0.39 dividend

Nov 03

Equifax Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Oct 18

Equifax to provide income and employment data through MeridianLink's loan system

Oct 12

Equifax: An Expensive Stock Exposed To A Weak Mortgage Market

Sep 23

Here's Why Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Sep 19
Here's Why Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Here's What To Make Of Equifax's (NYSE:EFX) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Sep 01
Here's What To Make Of Equifax's (NYSE:EFX) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Beta

How Equifax makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:EFX Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 235,2655451,3530
30 Sep 235,1375211,3490
30 Jun 235,0625241,3340
31 Mar 235,0615871,3210
31 Dec 225,1226961,2960
30 Sep 225,1787101,3320
30 Jun 225,1567501,3580
31 Mar 225,0747641,3560
31 Dec 214,9247441,3240
30 Sep 214,7896971,3320
30 Jun 214,6357201,3180
31 Mar 214,3836051,2990
31 Dec 204,1285201,3060
30 Sep 203,9154701,2170
30 Jun 203,7223221,1840
31 Mar 203,6192891,1720
31 Dec 193,508-3841,1670
30 Sep 193,437-3821,2300
30 Jun 193,396-4251,2340
31 Mar 193,393-3471,2410
31 Dec 183,4123111,1620
30 Sep 183,4154471,2140
30 Jun 183,4165041,2280
31 Mar 183,3965251,1490
31 Dec 173,3625871,0890
30 Sep 173,3255389880
30 Jun 173,2945759060
31 Mar 173,2495409130
31 Dec 163,1454899180
30 Sep 163,0104789240
30 Jun 162,8734639080
31 Mar 162,7404438950
31 Dec 152,6644298640
30 Sep 152,6224158350
30 Jun 152,5683908160
31 Mar 152,5043727810
31 Dec 142,4363677520
30 Sep 142,3903467290
30 Jun 142,3493387040
31 Mar 142,3223357070
31 Dec 132,3043337070
30 Sep 132,2593017010
30 Jun 132,2072946890
31 Mar 132,1342786600

Quality Earnings: EFX has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: EFX's current net profit margins (10.4%) are lower than last year (13.6%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: EFX's earnings have grown significantly by 35% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: EFX's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: EFX had negative earnings growth (-21.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Professional Services industry average (-4.4%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: EFX's Return on Equity (11.8%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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