Equifax Inc. (EFX)

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Equifax Inc. (EFX) is down 28.8% since the beginning of the year. At $153 per share, EFX is trading 44.4% below its 52-week high of $276. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $679.

Equifax Inc. (EFX) has returned -28.83% so far this year and -39.34% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EFX has returned 3.29% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 27, 1986, EFX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Dec 1987 with a return of +33.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2017 at -25.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, EFX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 22, 2021 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst single day was Dec 23, 1998 at -21.6%.

Equifax Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.80%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1986.

• This stock captured 103.79% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 93.55% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.26 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

EFX ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

Equifax Inc. provided a 1.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.12 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 23 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Equifax Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Equifax Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Equifax Inc. was 56.83%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 760 trading sessions.

The current Equifax Inc. drawdown is 49.18%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Equifax Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Equifax Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Consulting Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.