Equifax stock faces lower 2026 EPS forecast from Zacks
Published on 11/05/2026 at 03:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSWhat Investors Should Watch
- Zacks lowered its full-year earnings outlook after Equifax reported third-quarter revenue growth.
- The latest quarter exceeded the consensus EPS estimate, while revenue matched expectations.
- Management is scheduled to appear at two investor conferences in November.
Equifax stock faces a lower full-year earnings outlook after Zacks Research cut its 2026 EPS forecast to USD 8.49 from USD 8.63, according to MarketBeat on November 4, 2026. The new estimate is slightly below the stated consensus of USD 8.50.
Equifax stock traded at EUR 170.10 on Lang & Schwarz at 23:00 CET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Investors should distinguish the analyst revision from the company's latest operating update and upcoming investor events.
Forecast Pressure Follows Quarterly Beat
Equifax reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.26, exceeding the consensus estimate of USD 2.20. Revenue reached USD 1.69 billion, matching expectations and rising 9.6 percent from the year-earlier quarter.
The estimate revision points to a more cautious view of earnings progression despite the quarterly beat. MarketBeat said Zacks also forecast USD 9.33 EPS for 2027 and USD 10.72 for 2028, while analyst sentiment remained a Moderate Buy with 14 Buy ratings and seven Holds.
Investor Events Set For November
Equifax said on October 30 that Chief Executive Mark W. Begor and Chief Financial Officer John Gamble will participate in the J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference in New York on November 17. Trevor Burns, senior vice president of corporate investor relations, is scheduled to attend the RBC Global TIMT Conference on November 18.
The events may give investors a further opportunity to assess the outlook for credit information, verification and analytics demand after the latest earnings release.
Equifax Business And Market Position
Equifax is a global data, analytics and technology company serving businesses, governments and consumers. Its offerings include credit information, credit reports, identity verification, fraud prevention, income and employment verification, marketing services and risk management solutions. The company is best known for credit reporting and provides information and analytics to lenders and other businesses.
For broader market context, see current S&P 500 market coverage.
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Equifax Inc. at a Glance
- Company: Equifax Inc.
- ISIN: US2944291051
- Ticker: EFX
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Lang & Schwarz quote: EUR 170.10 on November 4, 2026 at 23:00:01 CET
- Quarterly revenue: USD 1.69 billion in Q3 2026
- Sector: Credit services, data and analytics
