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Equifax, Incorporated (NYSE: EFX) is a global leader in consumer, commercial, and workforce information solutions. The company provides critical insights and information to businesses of all sizes and consumers, helping them make informed decisions with confidence. Headquartered in Atlanta, Equifax manages data on over 600 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide, operating in 24 countries across North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
Equifax's core business revolves around its extensive database and advanced analytics. The company generates significant revenue from its credit reporting services, which are fundamental in the credit decision-making process of lenders. Alongside Experian and TransUnion, Equifax is one of the major credit bureaus in the United States, offering detailed credit histories on millions of consumers.
The firm's Workforce Solutions division contributes over 40% of its revenue, providing services such as income verification and employer human resources services. In recent years, Equifax has expanded its product offerings, notably with the launch of Smart Screen™, a portfolio of consumer reports designed to streamline criminal background checks. This product leverages the Equifax Cloud™ and TotalVerify™ data hub, accelerating the background check process for employers and government agencies.
Financially, Equifax has performed robustly, despite challenges such as the fluctuating mortgage market and foreign exchange impacts. The company reported a revenue increase of 6% year-over-year in Q3 2023, driven by strong performances in non-mortgage sectors and international markets. Equifax continues to innovate, recently acquiring Boa Vista Serviços, the second largest credit bureau in Brazil, to bolster its presence in the South American market.
Equifax places a strong emphasis on data security and compliance, particularly following the 2017 cybersecurity incident. The company has since made significant investments in improving its technology infrastructure and data security measures. Equifax is committed to ethical data usage, supporting initiatives like fair chance hiring through data-driven decisions that expand employment opportunities for individuals with criminal histories.
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Equifax reported record third quarter revenue of $1.22 billion, reflecting a 14% increase year-over-year. Workforce Solutions revenue surged 35%, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Despite revenue gains, net income fell 10% to $205.4 million, and diluted EPS decreased 11% to $1.66. The company has raised its guidance for full-year revenue to a range of $4.901 billion to $4.921 billion. Strategic acquisitions are positioned to enhance future growth and drive innovation.
Equifax (NYSE: EFX) announced new expedited options for manual verifications of employment, offering Priority Next Day™ and Priority Two Day™ services. These options aim to improve turnaround times for verifiers, setting a standard in the industry for rapid employment verification. Priority Next Day VOE ensures requests are fulfilled by 11:59 p.m. CT the next business day, while Priority Two Day VOE completes requests by 11:59 p.m. CT two business days later. Equifax processes over 500,000 verifications daily, enhancing its service efficiency.
Equifax (NYSE: EFX) has launched its Digital Identity as a Service solution to enhance fraud detection for businesses. This service will be integrated into Bonifii's MemberPass, providing credit unions with improved identity verification capabilities. By utilizing cloud technology, Equifax enables secure and scalable real-time insights to combat sophisticated fraud attempts. The service allows users greater control over their personal information, improving user experience and reducing identity fraud risks. This partnership marks Bonifii as the first adopter of the new service.
Equifax (NYSE: EFX) will announce its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2021, on October 20, after market close. A conference call hosted by senior management is scheduled for October 21 at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the quarterly results, with presentation materials to be available on their investor website on the same day at 6:30 AM ET. An audio replay of the call will be accessible starting October 22. Equifax operates globally, providing data, analytics, and technology to support critical decision-making across various sectors.
Equifax (NYSE: EFX) announced a new integration of The Work Number® with isolved™ to facilitate automated employment and income verification. This integration enhances the isolved People Cloud platform, improving the speed and accuracy of data transfer for credentialed verifiers. It aims to streamline processes for employers and provide employees with immediate verification, enhancing their privacy and reducing human error. This service will be available at no additional cost to isolved customers, promoting efficiency for HR departments and supporting employees during critical life milestones.
Equifax has completed its acquisition of Appriss Insights, enhancing its Workforce Solutions unit with advanced risk intelligence data. The transaction, announced on August 10, 2021, expands Equifax's verification capabilities and positions the company to penetrate the $5 billion U.S. talent acquisition market and the $2 billion U.S. government social services market. This strategic move is expected to support future growth by broadening data offerings and strengthening relationships with employers and government agencies.
Equifax (NYSE: EFX) announced a partnership with the National Association of Minority Mortgage Brokers of America (NAMMBA) on Sept. 29, 2021, aimed at addressing housing needs in underserved communities. This collaboration will help expand access to credit and enhance financial literacy, particularly for diverse borrower groups, as NAMMBA estimates 75% of first-time homebuyers over the next five years will be women, millennials, or people of color. Equifax aims to utilize its data services to support these initiatives and promote financial inclusion.
Equifax (NYSE: EFX) has launched a free, translated credit report in Spanish, catering to over 62 million Spanish-speaking consumers in the U.S. This initiative marks Equifax as the first credit bureau to provide online and mailed Spanish credit reports. The move aligns with Equifax's commitment to advancing financial inclusion and enhancing consumer understanding of credit. Equifax aims to empower historically underserved communities, ensuring individuals can access their credit profiles to make informed financial decisions.
Equifax has completed the acquisition of Teletrack, a leader in alternative credit data, from CoreLogic, announced on July 27, 2021. This acquisition will enhance Equifax's DataX business, creating a leading specialty consumer reporting agency with insights on over 80 million consumers. The transaction, part of Equifax's $3 billion acquisition strategy in 2021, is not expected to materially impact 2021 financial results. The integration, supported by Equifax's cloud infrastructure, aims to improve access to credit through alternative data insights, benefiting lenders and consumers alike.
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