Financial Performance - Operating revenue for Q1 2025 was $1,442.0 million, a 3.8% increase from $1,389.4 million in Q1 2024[13] - Consolidated net income attributable to Equifax for Q1 2025 was $133.1 million, up from $124.9 million in Q1 2024, representing a 1.6% increase[13] - Basic earnings per share increased to $1.07 in Q1 2025 from $1.01 in Q1 2024, reflecting a 5.9% growth[13] - Consolidated income before income taxes for Q1 2025 was $185.4 million, up from $166.6 million in Q1 2024, representing an 11.8% increase[86] - Operating income for Q1 2025 was $395.2 million, a 4.8% increase from $379.6 million in Q1 2024[86] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, were $11,854.8 million, compared to $11,759.4 million at the end of 2024, indicating a 0.8% increase[19] - Total liabilities decreased to $6,742.3 million as of March 31, 2025, from $6,839.8 million at the end of 2024, a reduction of 1.4%[19] - The total equity for Equifax as of March 31, 2025, was $4,999.8 million, up from $4,814.4 million at the end of 2024, indicating a growth of about 3.8%[26] - Total debt outstanding as of March 31, 2025, was $4,989.7 million, a decrease from $5,037.7 million at December 31, 2024[61] Cash Flow and Expenditures - Cash and cash equivalents rose to $195.2 million at the end of Q1 2025, up from $169.9 million at the end of 2024, a 15.4% increase[19] - Cash provided by operating activities for Q1 2025 was $223.9 million, down from $252.7 million in Q1 2024, a decline of 11.4%[22] - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $107.2 million, compared to $131.9 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 18.8%[22] - Total capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $101.2 million, down 18.9% from $124.7 million in Q1 2024[87] Shareholder Returns - Dividends paid to Equifax shareholders remained stable at $0.39 per share for both Q1 2025 and Q1 2024[13] - Equifax's cash dividends paid were $48.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, consistent with the previous year, maintaining a dividend of $0.39 per share[26] Foreign Currency and Adjustments - The company reported a foreign currency translation adjustment of $65.4 million in Q1 2025, compared to a loss of $95.4 million in Q1 2024[17] - The effect of foreign currency translation on redeemable noncontrolling interests was a gain of $7.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025[50] Segment Performance - Verification Services revenue increased by 5% to $502.2 million, while Employer Services revenue decreased by 8% to $116.4 million[54] - The company operates through three reportable segments: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions, and International[81] Other Financial Metrics - The allowance for doubtful accounts increased to $18.2 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $16.4 million at the end of March 2024, representing a rise of approximately 10.9%[43] - The fair value of Equifax's long-term debt was reported at $4.6 billion as of March 31, 2025, compared to $4.5 billion at the end of 2024[38] - The accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased to $657.3 million as of March 31, 2025, from $722.7 million at the end of 2024, showing an improvement of approximately 9.1%[29] Legal and Regulatory Matters - The company entered into a consent order with the CFPB, resulting in a $15 million civil money penalty related to consumer disputes[64] - The company is involved in legal and regulatory matters, with accruals recorded for probable losses that can be reasonably estimated[73] Restructuring and Charges - The company recorded $1.4 million in restructuring charges during the three months ended March 31, 2025, related to contract terminations[78] - Total restructuring charges for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, amounted to $48.0 million, primarily for technology transformation efforts[79] - The company reported a liability balance of $10.7 million related to restructuring charges as of March 31, 2025[80] Market and Risk Exposure - There were no material changes to the company's market risk exposure during the three months ended March 31, 2025[164]

Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call April 22, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Trevor Burns - Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Investor Relations Mark Begor - Chief Executive Officer John Gamble - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jeff Muller - Baird Andrew Steinerman - JPMorgan Brendan Popson - Barclays Toni Kaplan - Morgan Stanley Kyle Peterson - Needham Shlomo Rosenbaum - Stifel Andrew Nicholas - William Blair Jason Haas - Wells Fargo David Paige - RBC C ...

Equifax Inc. (EFX) has reported impressive first-quarter 2025 results, wherein earnings and revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.EFX’s adjusted earnings were $1.53 per share, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.3% and increasing 2% from the year-ago quarter. Total revenues of $1.4 billion surpassed the consensus estimate by 1.9% and grew 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)Equifax shares have declined 19.8% over the past ...

Equifax (EFX) reported $1.44 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 3.8%. EPS of $1.53 for the same period compares to $1.50 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.89% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.40, the EPS surprise was +9.29%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expect ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Equifax reported Q1 2025 revenue of $1,442,000,000, an increase of 4% reported and 5% in constant dollars, exceeding the midpoint of February guidance by $37,000,000 [8] - Adjusted EPS was $1.53 per share, which was $0.15 above the midpoint of February guidance due to higher revenue growth and improved margins [9] - Adjusted EBITDA margins were 29.3%, up 20 basis points from last year and about 80 basis points better than expected [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - USIS revenue grew by 7%, with non-mortgage growth at about 6%, aligning with their long-term growth framework of 6% to 8% [12][29] - EWS revenue increased by 3%, with talent solutions revenue up 12% due to better hiring volumes [25] - Mortgage revenue was up 7%, driven by stronger performance in mortgage pre-qualification and pre-approval products [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International revenue grew by 7% in constant currency, with strong growth in Latin America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina [33] - The U.S. mortgage market is expected to decline by 12% for the remainder of 2025, consistent with previous guidance [24][43] - The government business is projected to grow low double digits, benefiting from a new $50,000,000 SSA amendment [28][86] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Equifax is focusing on leveraging its cloud capabilities to drive innovation and new product growth, transitioning from building the cloud to utilizing it [9][54] - The company aims to maintain a strong investment-grade balance sheet while prioritizing high-return capital investments and executing a bolt-on M&A strategy [17][18] - A new capital allocation plan includes a 28% increase in the quarterly dividend and a $3,000,000,000 share repurchase program [18][53] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth model despite maintaining 2025 guidance due to economic uncertainty [15][51] - The company is well-positioned to weather economic events, with a significant portion of revenue from recession-resilient businesses [36][38] - Management highlighted the potential for growth in government services due to increased demand for social services during economic downturns [70] Other Important Information - The company plans to return about $1,000,000,000 annually to shareholders over the next four years through dividends and share repurchases [19] - Equifax is entering a new phase of innovation, leveraging unique data assets to develop solutions that only it can deliver [54] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on the twin federal government discussions or opportunities? - Management noted a positive environment in Washington regarding improper payments, with significant opportunities for the Twin solution to address these issues [58][61] Question: How did you come up with the recession estimate? - The estimate was based on historical performance during past economic events and the increasing share of subscription-based revenue, which is less impacted by recessions [64][66] Question: What percentage of U.S. mortgage revenues was reported in the quarter? - U.S. mortgage revenues accounted for 21% of total revenue in the quarter [76] Question: What visibility do you have for the second quarter trends? - Management indicated good visibility in most business lines, with mortgage activity being the exception due to interest rate fluctuations [80] Question: Is the low double-digit growth in government revenue expected for 2Q? - Yes, the low double-digit growth reflects expectations for the second quarter, with the SSA amendment contributing to this growth [84][86]

Core Viewpoint - Equifax reported quarterly earnings of $1.53 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.40 per share, and showing a slight increase from $1.50 per share a year ago, indicating a 9.29% earnings surprise [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $1.44 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.89% and reflecting a year-over-year increase from $1.39 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, Equifax has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and topped revenue estimates twice [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Equifax shares have declined approximately 15.5% since the beginning of the year, compared to a 12.3% decline in the S&P 500 [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for future stock performance, with current consensus EPS estimates at $1.91 for the coming quarter and $7.52 for the current fiscal year [4][7] Estimate Revisions and Industry Context - The trend for estimate revisions ahead of the earnings release was unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] - The Consulting Services industry, to which Equifax belongs, is currently ranked in the top 5% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable industry outlook [8]

Revenue Performance - First quarter 2025 revenue was $1.442 billion, up 4% on a reported basis and 5% on a local currency basis, exceeding guidance by $37 million[4] - U.S. Mortgage revenue grew 7% in the first quarter despite a decline in the underlying mortgage market[4] - Workforce Solutions revenue increased by 3%, with Verification Services revenue up 5% and Non-Mortgage revenue growth of 6%[4] - USIS revenue grew 7%, driven by 11% growth in Mortgage revenue and 6% growth in Non-Mortgage revenue[4] - International revenue increased by 7% on a local currency basis, with Latin America showing a 16% increase[11] - Total operating revenue for 2025 was $1,442.0 million, an increase of $52.6 million or 4% compared to 2024[30] - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $1,442.0 million, an increase from $1,389.4 million in Q1 2024, representing a growth of 3.8%[38] Earnings and Profitability - Adjusted EPS for the first quarter was $1.53, up 2% compared to the same period in 2024[18] - Basic earnings per share for Q1 2025 was $1.07, compared to $1.01 in Q1 2024, reflecting a 5.9% increase[27] - Adjusted net income attributable to Equifax for Q1 2025 was $191.4 million, a 2% increase from $187.0 million in Q1 2024[33] - Adjusted diluted EPS for Q1 2025 was $1.53, up from $1.50 in Q1 2024, reflecting a 2% increase[33] - Operating income for Q1 2025 was $235.8 million, up from $224.7 million in Q1 2024, indicating a growth of 4.9%[39] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $423.1 million, representing a 5% increase from $404.6 million in Q1 2024[37] - The adjusted EBITDA margin for Q1 2025 was 29.3%, slightly up from 29.1% in Q1 2024[37] Cash Flow and Capital Management - Cash provided by operating activities for Q1 2025 was $223.9 million, down from $252.7 million in Q1 2024, a decline of 11.4%[29] - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $107.2 million, compared to $131.9 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 18.8%[29] - Dividends paid to Equifax shareholders remained stable at $48.5 million in Q1 2025, slightly up from $48.2 million in Q1 2024[29] - The company reported a cash and cash equivalents balance of $195.2 million at the end of Q1 2025, an increase from $169.9 million at the beginning of the period[29] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $1,475.7 million as of March 31, 2025, from $1,360.6 million at the end of 2024, marking an 8.5% growth[28] - Total assets reached $11,854.8 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $11,759.4 million at the end of 2024, indicating a 0.8% increase[28] - Total liabilities decreased to $6,742.3 million as of March 31, 2025, from $6,839.8 million at the end of 2024, a reduction of 1.4%[28] Shareholder Returns - A new $3 billion share repurchase program was authorized, expected to be completed over approximately 4 years[3] - The quarterly cash dividend was increased by 28% to $0.50 per share, payable on June 13, 2025[14] Market Outlook - The company anticipates a decline of approximately 12% in total U.S. mortgage market credit inquiries for the full year 2025[31] - The company recorded a decline of 9% in U.S. mortgage hard pull credit inquiries in Q1 2025 compared to the previous year[31] Other Financial Metrics - The company incurred a foreign currency loss of $0.5 million in Q1 2025 due to Argentina's highly inflationary economy, compared to a loss of $0.1 million in Q1 2024[45] - Restructuring charges related to resource realignment in Q1 2025 amounted to $1.4 million, reflecting ongoing efforts in cloud technology transformation[46] - The company recorded acquisition-related costs of $11.6 million in Q1 2025, down from $18.1 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 35.9%[43] - Depreciation and amortization expenses for Q1 2025 totaled $174.6 million, compared to $164.4 million in Q1 2024, an increase of 6.6%[39]

ATLANTA, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. First quarter 2025 revenue of $1.442 billion up 4% with 5% local currency revenue growth and $37 million above the mid-point of our guidance, despite headwinds from U.S. Hiring and Mortgage markets. First quarter U.S. Mortgage revenue up strong 7% despite decline in underlying Mortgage market. Workforce Solutions first quarter revenue grew 3%. Verification Services revenue gr ...

Equifax (EFX) is scheduled to report first-quarter 2025 results on April 22, before market open.EFX has a decent earnings surprise history. It has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in four preceding quarters, with an average of 2.9%.Equifax, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise EFX’s Q1 ExpectationsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Equifax’s top line is pegged at $1.4 billion, suggesting a 1.9% rise from the year-ago quarter’s actual. The consensus estimate for earnings per share is pegged at $1.41 ...

Core Viewpoint - The market anticipates a year-over-year decline in Equifax's earnings despite an increase in revenues for the quarter ending March 2025, with actual results being crucial for stock price movement [1][2]. Earnings Expectations - Equifax is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.45 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 3.3%, while revenues are projected to be $1.42 billion, an increase of 1.9% from the previous year [3]. Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 0.2% over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [4]. Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Zacks Earnings ESP model suggests that the Most Accurate Estimate for Equifax is lower than the consensus estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of -3.59%, indicating bearish sentiment among analysts [10][11]. Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Equifax exceeded earnings expectations with a surprise of +0.95%, having beaten consensus EPS estimates in all of the last four quarters [12][13]. Investment Considerations - Despite the potential for an earnings miss, the stock's movement may be influenced by other factors, and the combination of a negative Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 4 complicates predictions for an earnings beat [14][16].