Equifax surpassed revenue expectations for Q4 2025, driven by strong performance in its AI-powered products and government services. While the company provided optimistic guidance, it continues to navigate headwinds from rising operational costs and a shifting mortgage landscape.
Equifax's stock has plummeted 32% over the past year, significantly underperforming the broader market. As investors reassess the credit reporting sector, a deep dive into valuation metrics reveals a complex picture: while a cash flow model suggests a steep discount, traditional price-to-earnings ratios tell a more cautious story.
Equifax closed 2025 with stronger-than-expected results, fueled by its Workforce Solutions and USIS divisions. While navigating a choppy mortgage landscape, the credit bureau is betting on proprietary data and AI to drive future growth, even as rising FICO royalty costs pressure reported margins.
Credit reporting giant Equifax posted better-than-expected Q4 2025 results, with revenue climbing 9.2% to $1.55 billion. The company issued optimistic guidance for the coming quarter, signaling resilience despite challenges in key sectors like U.S. mortgage and hiring markets.
Shares of major IT services and consulting firms, including Accenture, IBM, and Equifax, fell sharply Thursday after a disappointing earnings report from industry bellwether Gartner reignited fears of a sector-wide slowdown and structural challenges posed by AI.
As Equifax prepares to release its quarterly results, analysts and investors are watching closely to see if the company can meet revenue targets and reverse a recent stock slide, against a backdrop of mixed performance in the professional services sector.
