Fintel reports that on December 16, 2024, Exane BNP Paribas upgraded their outlook for Equifax (NYSE:EFX) from Neutral to Outperform.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 19.57% Upside
As of December 3, 2024, the average one-year price target for Equifax is $317.82/share. The forecasts range from a low of $274.72 to a high of $399.00. The average price target represents an increase of 19.57% from its latest reported closing price of $265.81 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Equifax is 5,819MM, an increase of 4.13%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 9.42.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,567 funds or institutions reporting positions in Equifax. This is an increase of 54 owner(s) or 3.57% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to EFX is 0.30%, an increase of 8.35%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 2.60% to 152,341K shares. 
The put/call ratio of EFX is 0.93, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital International Investors holds 11,979K shares representing 9.66% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 14,605K shares , representing a decrease of 21.92%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in EFX by 7.32% over the last quarter.
Price T Rowe Associates holds 4,348K shares representing 3.51% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,666K shares , representing an increase of 38.69%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EFX by 90.20% over the last quarter.
Massachusetts Financial Services holds 3,965K shares representing 3.20% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,277K shares , representing a decrease of 7.87%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in EFX by 83.15% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 3,926K shares representing 3.17% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,903K shares , representing an increase of 0.59%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EFX by 14.51% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 3,241K shares representing 2.61% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,172K shares , representing an increase of 2.11%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EFX by 13.93% over the last quarter.
Equifax Background Information
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Equifax Inc. believes knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, Equifax plays an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employees, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Its unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 11,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 25 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
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