Equifax (EFX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$258.43 +4.77 (+1.88%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:40 PM ET)

Equifax - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
14

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Equifax in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for EFX.

Consensus Price Target

$311.18
20.41% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Equifax, the average price target is $311.18. The highest price target for EFX is $380.00, while the lowest price target for EFX is $272.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.41% from the current price of $258.43.

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EFX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$311.18	$306.74	$302.06	$233.31
Forecasted Upside	20.41% Upside	21.28% Upside	0.99% Upside	-4.33% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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EFX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

EFX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Equifax Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Equifax	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.82	2.69	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	20.41% Upside	169.91% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent EFX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/16/2024	BNP Paribas 3 of 5 stars	A. Grobler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$305.00	+14.74%
12/12/2024	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	S. Wurtzel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
12/12/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$275.00 ➝ $320.00	+21.79%
11/20/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$305.00 ➝ $284.00	+16.43%
11/19/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$304.00 ➝ $283.00	+16.93%
11/19/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$315.00 ➝ $286.00	+16.60%
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10/28/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$350.00 ➝ $350.00	+29.68%
10/18/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
10/18/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$290.00 ➝ $333.00	+18.01%
10/1/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Mcveigh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$360.00	+22.51%
9/13/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$300.00 ➝ $380.00	+24.12%
8/20/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$277.00 ➝ $307.00	+4.23%
7/24/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$263.00 ➝ $304.00	+15.32%
7/18/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$255.00 ➝ $286.00	+10.34%
2/13/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$210.00 ➝ $310.00	+21.21%
2/9/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$270.00 ➝ $285.00	+14.38%
1/11/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$272.00	+11.10%
12/18/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$200.00 ➝ $315.00	+28.78%
12/8/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$218.00 ➝ $267.00	+19.05%
11/17/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
7/21/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$235.00 ➝ $250.00	+15.54%

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Should I Buy Equifax Stock? EFX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Equifax pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Equifax
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Equifax Inc.:

Equifax Inc. has a strong analyst consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," indicating positive sentiment among analysts, which can be a good sign for potential investors.
The company recently announced a dividend of $0.39 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.56 and a yield of 0.59%, providing a steady income stream for shareholders.
Equifax Inc. has seen significant price target increases from various analysts, with Barclays raising their target from $300.00 to $380.00, suggesting strong growth potential.
The current stock price is $261.56, which is relatively close to its one-year high of $309.63, indicating that the stock may have room for appreciation.
Institutional ownership is high, with 96.20% of the stock owned by institutional investors, which often reflects confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

Equifax
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Equifax Inc. for these reasons:

Despite the positive outlook, JPMorgan Chase & Co. recently lowered their target price from $304.00 to $283.00, indicating some analysts may have concerns about the stock's near-term performance.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, which is relatively high and may indicate that Equifax Inc. is relying on debt to finance its operations, potentially increasing financial risk.
Equifax Inc. has a dividend payout ratio of 34.67%, which, while sustainable, suggests that a significant portion of earnings is being returned to shareholders rather than reinvested in growth opportunities.
Recent trading volumes have been below average, with only 734,604 shares traded compared to an average of 1,087,861, which may indicate reduced investor interest.
Analysts have mixed opinions, with four rating the stock as a hold, suggesting that not all market participants are confident in its growth trajectory.

EFX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Equifax is $311.18, with a high forecast of $380.00 and a low forecast of $272.00.
: 17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equifax in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EFX shares.
: According to analysts, Equifax's stock has a predicted upside of 20.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Equifax's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Equifax has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Oppenheimer, Robert W. Baird, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Equifax more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Equifax is 2.82 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how EFX compares to other companies.

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Equifax (EFX) Stock Forecast & Price Target