Equifax (EFX) Stock Forecast & Price Target $163.74 +0.64 (+0.39%) As of 02:46 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Equifax - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 19 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold6Buy13 Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Equifax in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for EFX. Consensus Price Target $226.6738.44% Upside According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Equifax, the average price target is $226.67. The highest price target for EFX is $266.00, while the lowest price target for EFX is $195.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 38.44% from the current price of $163.74. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). 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EFX Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/22/25 to 5/22/261 Month Ago4/22/25 to 4/22/263 Months Ago2/21/25 to 2/21/261 Year Ago5/22/24 to 5/22/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy13 Buy rating(s)13 Buy rating(s)11 Buy rating(s)13 Buy rating(s)Hold6 Hold rating(s)5 Hold rating(s)5 Hold rating(s)5 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$226.67$231.00$240.33$294.44Forecasted Upside38.44% Upside29.46% Upside21.79% Upside11.79% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy EFX Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History EFX Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Equifax Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeEquifaxBusiness Services CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.68 1.96 2.52Consensus RatingModerate BuyReduceModerate BuyPredicted Upside39.14% Upside378.87% Upside15.27% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent EFX NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/19/2026 Bank of America4 of 5 starsCurtis NagleNot RatedLower TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $225.00+40.19%5/8/2026 Rothschild & Co Redburn4 of 5 stars Lower Target$226.00 ➝ $214.00+21.79%4/27/2026 BNP Paribas Exane5 of 5 stars Lower TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $195.00+11.57%4/23/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingKevin McVeighSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $220.00+25.47%4/22/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetOverweight$244.00 ➝ $243.00+26.62%4/22/2026 CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy$256.00 ➝ $238.00+24.01%4/22/2026 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJason HaasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight$240.00 ➝ $230.00+19.85%4/22/2026 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral$192.00 ➝ $200.00+4.21%4/22/2026 Robert W. BairdSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJeffrey MeulerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $245.00+27.66%4/22/2026 Needham & Company LLCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingKyle PetersonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingBuy$265.00+37.20% Get the Latest News and Ratings for EFX and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Equifax and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 4/17/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $220.00+10.91%4/16/2026 MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSean KennedySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageOutperform$222.00+18.72%3/2/2026 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold2/5/2026 Stifel NicolausSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingShlomo RosenbaumSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy$253.00 ➝ $235.00+26.13%2/5/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Set Target$220.00+20.09%2/5/2026 BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJeffrey SilberSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$195.00+8.23%2/5/2026 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingManav PatnaikSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetEqual Weight$240.00 ➝ $215.00+19.33%2/5/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAndrew SteinermanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight$260.00 ➝ $230.00+22.56%1/12/2026 OppenheimerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRayna KumarSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOutperform$271.00 ➝ $266.00+19.81%12/29/2025 Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingHold (C)2/18/2025 Gordon HaskettSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingChuck GromSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy2/7/2025 William BlairSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOutperform12/12/2024 Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingScott WurtzelSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer PerformAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 02:46 PM ET. Should I Buy Equifax Stock? EFX Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, May 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Equifax pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Equifax Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Equifax Inc.: The current stock price is around $190, reflecting a strong market position and potential for growth in the credit reporting industry. Equifax Inc. has recently seen significant investment from institutional investors, with ownership at approximately 96.20%, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance. The company operates through three segments, providing diversified revenue streams from Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions, and International services, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations. Recent enhancements in their data analytics and technology offerings position Equifax Inc. to capitalize on the growing demand for advanced credit reporting and identity verification services. Insider transactions indicate a strategic approach to stock management, with recent sales executed under a pre-arranged trading plan, suggesting confidence in the company's long-term strategy. Equifax Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Equifax Inc. for these reasons: Recent insider sales totaling 89,917 shares may raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook and could signal potential volatility in stock performance. Equifax Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry with significant regulatory scrutiny, which can impact operational flexibility and profitability. The company has faced challenges related to data security in the past, which could affect consumer trust and lead to increased compliance costs. Market conditions can be unpredictable, and any downturn in the economy could adversely affect demand for credit reporting services, impacting revenue. While institutional ownership is high, it can also lead to increased volatility if large investors decide to sell their positions quickly in response to market changes. EFX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Equifax's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Equifax is $226.67, with a high forecast of $266.00 and a low forecast of $195.00. Should I buy or sell Equifax stock right now? 19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equifax in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EFX shares. Does Equifax's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Equifax's stock has a predicted upside of 38.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Equifax been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Equifax's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Equifax? Equifax has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Robert W. Baird, Rothschild & Co Redburn, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Equifax more than its competitors? Analysts like Equifax more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Equifax is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Reduce. Learn more on how EFX compares to other companies. 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