Equifax Inc. posted third-quarter 2022 earnings that exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimates.
The consumer credit reporting agency’s adjusted earnings fell -6.5% year-over-year to $1.73 per share, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.5%.
Revenues were up +1.8% year over year to $1.24 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate by 2.3%.
The company’s US division revenue fell -9% from the year-ago quarter, while International division rose +6% year-over-year. Revenues from Europe rose +6% year over year. Latin America revenues were up +21% year over year. Canada revenues grew +9% year over year.
For the fourth quarter of 2022, Equifax expects revenues in the range of $1.165 to $1.185 billion, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21 billion. Adjusted EPS is expected in the range of $1.45 to $1.55 a share, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68.
For full-year 2022, the company projects revenues in the range of $5.089 billion to $5.109 billion, compared with the previous guidance of $5.07 billion to $5.13 billion. Adjusted EPS is now expected in the range of $7.49 to $7.59 a share, compared with the previous outlook of $7.55 to $7.80 a share, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.63 a share.
It is expected that a price bounce should occur soon.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a +1.15% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where EFX advanced for three days, in 200 of 331 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 60%.
EFX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 142 of 230 cases where EFX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 62%.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 02, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on EFX as a result. In 53 of 81 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 65%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for EFX turned negative on September 01, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 32 of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 68%.
EFX moved below its 50-day moving average on September 04, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where EFX declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 69%.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 14 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.533) is normal, around the industry mean (20.421). P/E Ratio (29.701) is within average values for comparable stocks, (72.327). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.404) is also within normal values, averaging (1.099). Dividend Yield (0.013) settles around the average of (0.028) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.186) is also within normal values, averaging (25.067).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 58 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 61 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. EFX’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 86 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. EFX’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 95, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of information solutions and human resources business process outsourcing services
Industry DataProcessingServices