Equifax Stock Rises as Third-Quarter Revenue Climbs 10%

what happened

Equifax shares rose 5.6% in premarket trading after the credit data company reported third-quarter 2026 results. According to StockStory, revenue climbed 10% to $1.693 billion, and growth was 9% when measured in local currencies.

The strongest contributors were Diversified Markets, where revenue increased 8%, and the U.S. Information Solutions unit, up 13%. U.S. Mortgage revenue advanced 15% even though conditions in that market remained difficult. Management also pointed to its Vitality Index, which measures revenue from recent products, rising above a record 17%.

Over the quarter, the company sent $158 million back to shareholders through buybacks and its quarterly dividend.

why it matters

Equifax had already lagged the market this year, with shares down 18.1% year to date and roughly 25% below their 52-week high of $233.80. Eighteen days earlier, Barclays cut its target to $155 from $200 while keeping an Equal Weight rating, pointing to weaker sentiment across business services. The report suggests growth in diversified data could partly offset pressure in mortgages.

market impact

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