Stock AnalizEquifax (EFX) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
Equifax reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 20, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.26 against the analysts’ average forecast of $2.20, a beat of 2.8%.
Revenue for the quarter was $1.69 billion, up 9.6% from $1.54 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock rose 11.3% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
Equifax has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 4 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $2.26 | $2.20 | +2.8% | +10% | +11.3% |
| Jun 2026 | $2.25 | $2.20 | +2.3% | +11% | −5.3% |
| Mar 2026 | $1.86 | $1.70 | +9.7% | +14% | −10.0% |
| Dec 2025 | $2.09 | $2.05 | +1.8% | +9% | +9.1% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $2.13 for the next quarter on average and $8.50 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $201.10, 7% above the current price of $188.12.
Valuation and score
Equifax scores 2.0 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (average), trades at a trailing P/E of about 30.4, and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 37% below the current market value. Full Equifax analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was Equifax’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$2.26 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $2.20.
How much revenue did Equifax report?
$1.69 billion, up 9.6% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.