Equifax posted Q1 adjusted EPS $1.86, beating consensus $1.70, and revenue $1.65 bn, up 14% YoY and $37 m above guidance.
U.S. Mortgage revenue surged 38% early in the quarter, then slowed as rates rose after the Iran conflict.
Full‑year 2026 revenue guidance $6.69‑$6.80 bn and EPS $8.34‑$8.74 fall slightly short of consensus, with 10% local‑currency growth target maintained.
Company returned $327 m to shareholders via $260 m share buybacks and $67 m dividends, while stock rose 0.53% pre‑market.