Equifax board declares quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share

Published 20/08/2025, 18:06
Equifax board declares quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share

ATLANTA - Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX), the $31 billion market cap data analytics company, announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 2, 2025. The current dividend yield stands at 0.8%, with impressive dividend growth of 28% over the past year.

The data, analytics, and technology company noted in its press release statement that it has maintained a consistent record of paying cash dividends for more than 100 consecutive years. According to InvestingPro data, Equifax has maintained dividend payments for 55 consecutive years, demonstrating strong commitment to shareholder returns. The company currently appears overvalued compared to its Fair Value, with 12 more exclusive ProTips available for subscribers.

Equifax, headquartered in Atlanta, provides data and analytics services to financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies globally. The company operates or has investments in 24 countries across North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region, and is supported by approximately 15,000 employees worldwide. For comprehensive analysis and detailed insights about Equifax’s financial health and future prospects, access the full Pro Research Report on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Equifax reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue for the second quarter of 2025, with earnings per share of $1.53, surpassing the forecast of $1.50. The company achieved a revenue of $1.54 billion, exceeding expectations by 1.99%, with notable growth in its Workforce Solutions and International segments. Despite these positive results, several financial firms have adjusted their price targets for Equifax. Citi lowered its price target to $290, citing concerns over mortgage volume, while reducing its 2025 earnings and EBITDA forecasts. BMO Capital also decreased its price target to $260, despite acknowledging strong performance in the Employer Workforce Solutions and U.S. Information Solutions segments. UBS reduced its price target to $278 due to a mixed outlook, highlighting disappointing third-quarter guidance and foreign exchange adjustments. Stifel, however, maintained its price target of $295 and reiterated a Buy rating, expressing confidence in future government sales materializing. These developments reflect a complex outlook for Equifax amid strong earnings and varied analyst perspectives.

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