Equifax Q2 revenue rises 11% to $1.70 billion, but net income falls 4%
Equifax reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.700 billion, up 11%, and diluted EPS of $1.54, up 1%. Net income attributable to Equifax fell 4% to $183.9 million, and the company's adjusted EPS of $2.25 rose 13%, excluding a $40.0 million legal settlement accrual. The company also agreed to acquire Círculo de Crédito for a $750 million enterprise value, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Key points
- Revenue $1.700 billion, up 11% (10% in local currency); USIS revenue rose 17% and Workforce Solutions rose 7%.
- Net income attributable to Equifax $183.9 million, down from $191.3 million; adjusted EPS $2.25, up 13% from $2.00.
- Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $8.39 to $8.69 and reported revenue of $6.710 billion to $6.780 billion; Q3 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.15 to $2.25.
- Returned $366 million to shareholders in the quarter, including $300 million of share repurchases; $750 million Círculo de Crédito deal expected to close in Q4 2026.
The filing
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