Equifax Q1 revenue rises 14% to $1.649 billion; full-year guidance maintained
Equifax reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.649 billion, up 14%, and diluted EPS of $1.42, up 34%. The company kept its full-year local currency revenue growth guidance, citing uncertainty from higher interest rates and U.S. mortgage activity, while raising reported revenue and adjusted EPS guidance for foreign exchange.
Key points
- Revenue of $1.649 billion, up 14%, and $37 million above the midpoint of the February guidance framework
- Net income attributable to Equifax of $171.5 million, up 29%; diluted EPS of $1.42, up 34%
- Adjusted EPS of $1.86, up 22%; adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.0% versus 29.3% a year earlier
- Full-year guidance maintained for local currency growth; reported revenue raised by $25 million and adjusted EPS by $0.04 for foreign exchange
The filing
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