For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) has reported a -14% decline in E.P.S. from $1.32 a year ago to $1.14 in the current quarter. This performance was $-0.70 short of the consensus estimate of $1.84. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $4.55 versus $4.24 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 7%.
Recent Price Action
Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) stock declined slightly by -0.06% on 10/16/24. The stock closed at $289.96. Moreover, above average trading volume at 135% of normal accompanied the decline. The stock has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months and has risen 1.3% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
With future capital returns forecasted to be above the cost of capital, EFX is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Equifax has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects very contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Equifax has a very low Appreciation Score of 12 but a very high Power Rating of 86, and the Neutral Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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