Equifax

Equifax reported quarterly revenue growth of 10% to €1.69 billion and has substantially reduced its dependence on the cyclical US housing market. The strategic shift toward a data- and technology‑driven platform, with cloud migration and AI cited as key growth drivers, is highlighted. Broader diversification of revenue sources strengthens the business model and provided investors with a new buy trigger. » Altro su finanzen.net

At the Barclays conference, Equifax said that despite a significantly weakened mortgage market it still expects to meet its long-term growth targets, supported by growth in government services and Workforce Solutions. The FHFA-accelerated rollout of VantageScore and a $1 pricing cap through 2027 are intended to promote adoption versus FICO. Equifax highlighted increased AI productivity targets ($150m), said the cloud migration is essentially complete, and is shifting capital allocation toward dividends, buybacks and targeted acquisitions, including the $740m purchase of Círculo de Crédito. » Altro su de.investing.com

Equifax stock dropped about 8.4% in premarket trading after public allegations from the FHFA that credit bureaus charged inflated prices, and after the agency announced it would end certain pricing practices and broaden access to VantageScore 4.0. The FHFA is also examining a “Bi-Merge” approach that could threaten the bureaus’ existing tri-merge business model. Additional selling pressure came from CFO John W. Gamble Jr.’s filing to sell roughly 4,500 shares; Experian and TransUnion face similar risks, weighing on the industry. » Altro su de.investing.com

The director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte, accuses Equifax of charging Americans excessive fees for credit reports and announced steps to create more competition in the market. The agency is reviewing, among other things, a “Bi-Merge” approach instead of the usual “Tri-Merge” system and additional steps to reduce costs for mortgage credit evaluations. The move comes against the backdrop of sharp cost increases for tri-merge reports and earlier FHFA initiatives, such as approving VantageScore 4.0 alongside FICO to modernize and dampen prices. » Altro su de.investing.com

The board of directors of Equifax has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share. The payment will be made on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2026. The company emphasizes that it has paid dividends continuously for more than 100 years. » Altro su de.investing.com