Equifax Inc (NYSE:EFX) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates with Strong Revenue and EPS Growth

EQUIFAX INC (NYSE:EFX) reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, with revenue and earnings per share (EPS) both coming in above estimates. The company’s performance was driven by strong growth in key segments, despite challenges in the U.S. mortgage and hiring markets.

Key Earnings Highlights

• Revenue: $1.537 billion, up 7% year-over-year (YoY) and above the consensus estimate of $1.527 billion.
• EPS: $2.00, beating the estimated $1.94.
• Pre-market reaction: Shares rose 0.54%, indicating a positive initial response to the earnings beat.

Segment Performance

• Workforce Solutions: Revenue grew 8%, led by a 10% increase in Verification Services.
• U.S. Information Solutions (USIS): Revenue up 9%, exceeding the long-term growth target of 6-8%, with mortgage revenue surging 20%.
• International: Revenue increased 6% on a local currency basis, driven by strong performance in Latin America and Europe.

CEO Mark W. Begor highlighted the company’s resilience in a challenging market, attributing growth to new product innovation and strength in non-mortgage businesses.

Market Reaction & Outlook

The modest pre-market gain suggests cautious optimism, though the stock has been relatively flat over the past week (-0.38%) and month (+1.54%). Analysts project:

• Q3 2025 Revenue Estimate: $1.542 billion
• Full-Year 2025 Revenue Estimate: $6.065 billion

Equifax did not provide explicit forward guidance in its press release, leaving investors to rely on analyst expectations.

For a deeper dive into Equifax’s earnings and future estimates, visit the earnings page.

Disclaimer: This article is not investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research before making decisions.