Form 8-K · Current report
Equifax 8-K, filed Jul 21, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000033185
- Accession no.
- 0000033185-26-000024
Summary
Equifax reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.700 billion, up 11% from a year earlier, and signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mexican credit bureau Círculo de Crédito for an enterprise value of $750 million. The company said it is doubling its 2026–2028 AI-driven cost reduction target to $150 million and returned $366 million in cash to shareholders during the quarter, according to CEO Mark W. Begor.
Key points
- Equifax reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.700 billion, up 11% year over year, with net income attributable to Equifax of $183.9 million, down 4%, and diluted EPS of $1.54.
- Equifax signed a definitive agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito, a Mexican credit bureau, for an enterprise value of $750 million, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
- Equifax doubled its 2026–2028 AI-driven cost reduction target to $150 million and returned $366 million to shareholders in the quarter, including $300 million of buybacks and $66 million in dividends.
- Equifax guided third-quarter 2026 reported revenue to $1.680–$1.710 billion and adjusted EPS to $2.15–$2.25, and full-year 2026 revenue to $6.710–$6.780 billion with adjusted EPS of $8.39–$8.69.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 21, 2026, Equifax Inc. issued a press release disclosing financial results for the three month period ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The information in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits 99.1 Press release of Equifax Inc. Press release of Equifax Inc. …
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