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Equifax (EFX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$235.96 -0.77 (-0.32%)
Closing price 03/14/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$235.88 -0.08 (-0.03%)
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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

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
14

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for EFX.

Consensus Price Target

$298.47
26.49% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Equifax, the average price target is $298.47. The highest price target for EFX is $333.00, while the lowest price target for EFX is $265.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.49% from the current price of $235.96.
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EFX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/15/24 to 3/15/25
1 Month Ago
2/14/24 to 2/13/25
3 Months Ago
12/16/23 to 12/15/24
1 Year Ago
3/16/23 to 3/15/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$298.47$301.69$311.67$264.22
Forecasted Upside26.49% Upside20.19% Upside17.25% Upside4.48% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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EFX Analyst Recommendations By Month

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EFX Price Targets by Month

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Equifax Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEquifaxBusiness Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.83
2.70
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.49% Upside1,352.32% Upside19.62% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/14/2025BNP Paribas
3 of 5 stars
A. Grobler
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$265.00+11.75%
2/18/2025Gordon Haskett
4 of 5 stars
C. Grom
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
2/11/2025Argus
2 of 5 stars
J. Eade
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
2/7/2025Barclays
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Manav Patnaik
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$335.00 ➝ $325.00+30.74%
2/7/2025Oppenheimer
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Owen Lau
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$286.00 ➝ $279.00+13.28%
2/7/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Shlomo Rosenbaum
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$284.00 ➝ $281.00+13.95%
2/7/2025UBS Group
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K. Mcveigh
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$335.00 ➝ $310.00+25.71%
2/7/2025William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/7/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Kyle Peterson
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$325.00 ➝ $300.00+21.44%
2/3/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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J. Haas
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$321.00 ➝ $313.00+17.43%
1/28/2025Morgan Stanley
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Toni Kaplan
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$320.00 ➝ $316.00+14.67%
1/15/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Surinder Thind
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$340.00 ➝ $300.00+13.77%
12/12/2024Wolfe Research
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S. Wurtzel
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/19/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$304.00 ➝ $283.00+16.93%
10/18/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$290.00 ➝ $333.00+18.01%
8/20/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$277.00 ➝ $307.00+4.23%
7/24/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$263.00 ➝ $304.00+15.32%
7/18/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$255.00 ➝ $286.00+10.34%
2/13/2024Evercore ISI
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 UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$210.00 ➝ $310.00+21.21%
2/9/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $285.00+14.38%
1/11/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$272.00+11.10%
12/8/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$218.00 ➝ $267.00+19.05%
11/17/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
7/21/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$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 Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Equifax pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Equifax
Bull Case

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

  • Equifax Inc. has received a strong buy rating from analysts, indicating confidence in its future performance and potential for growth.
  • The stock is currently trading at $239.80, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point compared to its 52-week high of $309.63.
  • Equifax Inc. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $29.74 billion, suggesting it is a well-established player in the credit services industry.
  • The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.12, meeting consensus estimates, which reflects its stable financial performance.
  • Equifax Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.65%, providing investors with a return on investment through regular dividend payments, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.

Equifax
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 49.65, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • Equifax Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.90, suggesting that the company has a significant amount of debt relative to its equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns.
  • Recent analyst reports have shown mixed ratings, with some firms downgrading their ratings, which may create uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.88 indicates that it may struggle to meet its short-term liabilities, which could be a concern for investors focused on liquidity.
  • Equifax Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry, and any changes in regulations or market dynamics could adversely affect its business model and profitability.

EFX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Equifax is $298.47, with a high forecast of $333.00 and a low forecast of $265.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equifax in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EFX shares.

According to analysts, Equifax's stock has a predicted upside of 26.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Equifax's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Equifax more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Equifax is 2.83 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how EFX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:EFX) was last updated on 3/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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