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Along with Experian and TransUnion, Equifax is one of the leading credit bureaus in the United States. Equifax's credit reports provide credit histories on millions of consumers, and the firm's services are critical to lenders' credit decisions. In addition, over 40% of the firm's revenue comes from workforce solutions, which provides income verification and employer human resources services. Equifax generates just over 20% of its revenue from outside the United States.

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Equifax's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.1% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.48 million shares sold short, which is 2.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.3 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Equifax Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732216515_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Equifax has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Equifax's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Equifax's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.94%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About Equifax?

JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintains Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $304 to $283.

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JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Equifax, Lowers Price Target to $283

Oppenheimer analyst Owen Lau maintains Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $315 to $286.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Equifax, Lowers Price Target to $286

In the latest quarter, 11 analysts provided ratings for Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $335.91, with a high estimate of $380.00 and a low estimate of $271.00. Observing a 7.25% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $313.20. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731693672_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The perception of Equifax by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Peterson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Meuler</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$333.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Steinerman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$304.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Haas</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Peterson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Haas</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Mcveigh</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manav Patnaik</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toni Kaplan</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>George Tong</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$307.00</td>
<td>$277.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Equifax. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Equifax compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Equifax's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Equifax's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EFX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Equifax analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Equifax</h2>
Along with Experian and TransUnion, Equifax is one of the leading credit bureaus in the United States. Equifax's credit reports provide credit histories on millions of consumers, and the firm's services are critical to lenders' credit decisions. In addition, over 40% of the firm's revenue comes from workforce solutions, which provides income verification and employer human resources services. Equifax generates just over 20% of its revenue from outside the United States.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Equifax</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Equifax showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 9.3% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Equifax's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.8% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.94%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Equifax's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.15%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11, Equifax adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Navigating 11 Analyst Ratings For Equifax

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Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.4% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.51%. Currently, Equifax has a market capitalization of $33.45 billion. 
Buying $100 In EFX: If an investor had bought $100 of EFX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $986.90 today based on a price of $269.89 for EFX at the time of writing.
<h3>Equifax's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $1,000 Today

Needham analyst Kyle Peterson reiterates Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $350 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Equifax, Maintains $350 Price Target

Baird analyst Jeffrey Meuler maintains Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $290 to $333.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Equifax, Raises Price Target to $333

JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintains Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $300 to $304.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Equifax, Raises Price Target to $304

Wells Fargo analyst Jason Haas maintains Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $375 to $350.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Equifax, Lowers Price Target to $350

In the last three months, 9 analysts have published ratings on Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $333.56, a high estimate of $380.00, and a low estimate of $271.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 12.26% increase from the previous average price target of $297.14.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729252849_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Equifax is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Peterson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jason Haas</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kevin Mcveigh</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
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<td>Manav Patnaik</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Toni Kaplan</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>George Tong</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$307.00</td>
<td>$277.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jason Haas</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
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<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$304.00</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Equifax. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Equifax compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Equifax's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Equifax's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EFX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Equifax analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Equifax</h2>
Along with Experian and TransUnion, Equifax is one of the leading credit bureaus in the United States. Equifax's credit reports provide credit histories on millions of consumers, and the firm's services are critical to lenders' credit decisions. In addition, over 40% of the firm's revenue comes from workforce solutions, which provides income verification and employer human resources services. Equifax generates just over 20% of its revenue from outside the United States.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Equifax</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Equifax's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 0.79%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Equifax's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.8% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Equifax's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.94%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Equifax's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.15%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Equifax's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.11. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Breaking Down Equifax: 9 Analysts Share Their Views

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Gold prices, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), rose 0.5%, setting new records despite rising Treasury yields. The 10-year Treasury yield gained 8 basis points to 4.10%, while the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) slid 1.6%, marking its worst session since early August.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<tbody>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,304.26</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,865.46</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,231.61</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,279.25</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.4% to $584.45.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.4% higher to $432.52.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) soared 0.7% to $494.15.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.4% to $226.02.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1%. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 0.5%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Semiconductor stocks rallying Thursday on the heels of strong TSM earnings were Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), up 4%; Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSCC#NASDAQ">LSCC</a>), up 4%; Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), up 3.6% and Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), up 3.1%.</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) soared over 7% to fresh record highs after a strong quarterly report. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to company earnings included CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), down 6%; Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), up 0.1%; Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>), up 2%; Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>), down 2.5%; Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>), up 6%; Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>), down 3%; Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>), up 0.1%; Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), down 12%; Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), up 8%; Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), down 1.2%; M&amp;T Bank Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>), up 5%; Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>), down 1.8% and KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), down 1.5%.</li>
<li>Companies slated to report their earnings after the close include Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>), Crown Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>) and Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>). </li>
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Equifax shares are trading lower. The company reported Q3 financial results.

Guidance

Equifax Sees Q4 2024 Revenue $1.438B-$1.458B Vs $1.443B Est.; Adj EPS $2.08-$2.18 Per Share Vs $1.83 Est.

Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.85 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.83 by 1.09 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.44 billion which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 9.33 percent increase over sales of $1.32 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Equifax Q3 2024 Adj EPS $1.85 Beats $1.83 Estimate, Sales $1.44B Inline

Small-cap stocks outperformed large caps in Wednesday's session, with the Russell 2000 Index surging to test July 2024 highs on the back of expectations for interest rate cuts and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/regional-banks">strong rally in regional banks. </a>
Financial stocks continued their upward momentum, buoyed by strong earnings reports. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) significantly beat expectations, propelling its stock up by 8% to new all-time highs.
Regional banks, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>), rallied 2.1%, hitting levels last seen in early March 2023, prior to the fallout of Silicon Valley Bank.
Airlines also soared, with United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) posting an 11% rally. The surge lifted the entire industry, as tracked by the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), which reached its highest level since July 2023.
The tech sector lagged, weighed down by weak performance in semiconductors. The industry was still reeling from ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>)&#8217;s earnings shock on Tuesday, after the company slashed its 2025 revenue outlook, triggering a broad selloff in chipmakers.
Both the Nasdaq 100 and semiconductor stocks remained flat on Wednesday.
In the currency market, the U.S. Dollar Index was poised to log its 12th positive day in the last 13 sessions. Treasury yields edged lower. Oil prices saw a slight decline of 0.6%, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude falling below $70 per barrel.
Precious metals offered positive signals, with gold set to close its fifth consecutive day of gains, while silver rose 0.8%.
In the cryptocurrency space, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) advanced 1%, reaching $68,000 — its highest level since late July 2024.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % change</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,289.65</td>
<td>1.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,981.53</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,830.29</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,131.29</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.2% to $580.82.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.6% higher to $429.93.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.2% to $489.94.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.8% to $226.77.</li>
<li>The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 1.4%. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) lagged, down 0.3%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) fell over 3% after missing earnings estimate. </li>
<li>Other stocks reactive to company earnings included United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), up 11.5%, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>), up 3.5%, Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), up 1.7%, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), up 7.6%, U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), up 4.7% and Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>).</li>
<li>ASML Holding N.V. fell over 5% after dropping 17% on Tuesday in reaction to dismal revenue outlook. </li>
<li>Companies set to report their earnings after the close include CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>), Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>), Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) and Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>). </li>
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In the current market session, Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) share price is at $292.81, after a 0.92% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 2.50%, but in the past year, went up by 62.11%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729093520_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Equifax P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Equifax has a better P/E ratio of 61.99 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 46.22 of the Professional Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that Equifax Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729093520_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Equifax

Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-10-16. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Equifax to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.82.
Equifax bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.09 in the last quarter, leading to a 1.91% increase in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Equifax's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.73</td>
<td>1.44</td>
<td>1.75</td>
<td>1.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.82</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>1.81</td>
<td>1.76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-8.0%</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729000873_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of Equifax Shares</h3>
Shares of Equifax were trading at $291.16 as of October 14. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 66.88%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on Equifax</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Equifax.
A total of 15 analyst ratings have been received for Equifax, with the consensus rating being Outperform. The average one-year price target stands at $315.33, suggesting a potential 8.3% upside.
<h3>Understanding Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Verisk Analytics, Leidos Holdings and Booz Allen Hamilton, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>The consensus among analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Verisk Analytics, with an average 1-year price target of $281.5, indicating a potential 3.32% downside.</li>
<li>Leidos Holdings received a Buy consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $172.18, implying a potential 40.86% downside.</li>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Buy trajectory for Booz Allen Hamilton, with an average 1-year price target of $164.5, indicating a potential 43.5% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for Verisk Analytics, Leidos Holdings and Booz Allen Hamilton are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Equifax</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>8.57%</td>
<td>$799.60M</td>
<td>3.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Verisk Analytics</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>6.19%</td>
<td>$497.40M</td>
<td>86.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leidos Holdings</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>7.66%</td>
<td>$705M</td>
<td>7.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Booz Allen Hamilton</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>10.82%</td>
<td>$1.57B</td>
<td>15.44%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Equifax ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is also at the bottom for Gross Profit. However, Equifax is at the top for Return on Equity.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Equifax</h3>
Along with Experian and TransUnion, Equifax is one of the leading credit bureaus in the United States. Equifax's credit reports provide credit histories on millions of consumers, and the firm's services are critical to lenders' credit decisions. In addition, over 40% of the firm's revenue comes from workforce solutions, which provides income verification and employer human resources services. Equifax generates just over 20% of its revenue from outside the United States.
<h3>Breaking Down Equifax's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Equifax showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 8.57% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 11.46%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Equifax's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.54%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.34%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, Equifax faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EFX/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Equifax visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insights into Equifax's Upcoming Earnings

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/irdm#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) is slated to release third-quarter 2024 earnings on Oct. 17, before market open.
The Zacks Consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $205.7 million, indicating an increase of 4.1% from the year-ago level. The consensus estimate for earnings per share is pegged at 20 cents, unchanged in the past 60 days. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported a loss of 1 cent.
IRDM&#39;s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters, missed once and matched the same in the remaining quarter with the average surprise being 202.2%. In the past year, shares have lost 31.2% against sub-industry&#39;s gain of 1.3%.
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<h2>Factors to Focus on Ahead of IRDM&#39;s Q3 Earnings</h2>
Iridium&#39;s third-quarter performance is likely to have gained momentum in the Service segment&#39;s revenues and increasing subscriber base. Our estimate for segmental revenues is pegged at $155.5 million, implying a jump of 2.3% from a year-ago reported figure.
Strengthening commercial service revenues is a key catalyst. Commercial service revenues are likely to have been aided by strength in voice and data, IoT data, broadband, hosted payload and other data service business lines. We estimate commercial service revenues to be $129 million, indicating a 2.8% climb from the prior-year actual.
Revenues from voice and data are gaining from higher demand for Iridium&#39;s push-to-talk services. Commercial IoT revenues are likely to have benefited from steady demand for personal satellite communications and traditional industrial services.
Hosted payload and other data service segment is also expected to have benefited from the new Iridium Satellite Time and Location&nbsp;offering.
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<h3>Iridium Communications Inc Price and EPS Surprise</h3>
<img alt="Iridium Communications Inc Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/23/1728907949.png" style="height:263px; width:538px" title="" />
Iridium Communications Inc price-eps-surprise | Iridium Communications Inc Quote
Higher Engineering and Support revenues (due to a rise in activity with the U.S. government, especially the ongoing work on the Space Development Agency contract) bode well. IRDM expects revenues from the EMSS contract with the U.S. government to increase in the second half of 2024 with a &quot;contractual step-up&quot; in mid-September. Our estimate for quarterly revenues from the Engineering and Support segment is pegged at $27.3 million, which is up 8.1% from the year-earlier level.
Management expects Subscriber Equipment revenues to return to more normalized levels as increased demand, owing to supply-chain constraints and customer inventory buildup, stabilizes. Our estimate for quarterly revenues from the Subscriber Equipment segment is pegged at $21.2 million, indicating a 4% increase from a year ago.
Global macroeconomic weakness and inflation remain concerning. Increasing competition in the satellite communications space and higher selling, general and administrative costs and research and development expenses are other headwinds.
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<h2>Key Recent Developments</h2>
On Sept. 25, 2024, Iridium announced that the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) approved its offer to broaden the capability of Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) for Non-Terrestrial Networks into the official Work Plan for 3GPP Release 19 (set to conclude in the fourth quarter of 2025). This initiative expands the company&#39;s reach in global connectivity through its latest service, Iridium NTN Direct, which is expected to be the world&#39;s first global 5G NB-IoT service.
On Sept. 19, 2024, Iridium announced its fourth stock repurchase authorization in four years. The $500 million authorization, approved by its board of directors, is the largest in the company&#39;s history. It extends the total buyback authorization to $1.5 billion through Dec. 31, 2027.
On Sept. 3, 2024, the company introduced Iridium Certus GMDSS, making significant strides in maritime safety, compliance and communication. These terminals form a significant part of any ship&#39;s hybrid network system with improved cost structure, efficiency and performance in maritime safety and security.
<h2>What Does Our Model Say for IRDM in Q3?</h2>
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Iridium this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. However, this is not the case here.
Earnings ESP: Iridium has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.
Zacks Rank: Iridium currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
<h2>Stocks to Consider</h2>
Here are some stocks you may consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this season.
Equifax (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/efx#NYSE">EFX</a>) currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.56% and a Zacks Rank #2.
It is scheduled to release results for the third quarter of 2024 on Oct. 16. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Equifax&#39;s to-be-reported quarter&#39;s earnings and revenues is pegged at $1.84 per share and $1.44 billion, respectively. Shares of EFX have gained 58.5% in the past year.
Netflix (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nflx#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has an Earnings ESP of +1.37% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. It is scheduled to release third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 17. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Netflix&#39;s to-be-reported quarter&#39;s earnings and revenues is pegged at $5.07 per share and $9.77 billion, respectively. Shares of NFLX have gained 100.3% in the past year.
Abbott Laboratories&nbsp;has an Earnings ESP of +0.18% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. It is scheduled to release third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 16. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Abbott&#39;s to-be-reported quarter&#39;s earnings and revenues is pegged at $1.20 per share and $10.56 billion, respectively. Shares of ABT have gained 25.9% in the past year.
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