Equifax Raises Quarterly Dividend by 12%

Credit services provider boosts dividend to $0.56 per share

Feb. 26, 2026 at 3:37pm

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Equifax, Inc. (NYSE:EFX) announced a 12% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising it from $0.50 to $0.56 per share. The new dividend will be payable on March 17th to shareholders of record as of March 9th. This represents an annualized dividend of $2.00 and a dividend yield of 1.1% based on the company's current stock price.

Why it matters

The dividend increase reflects Equifax's strong financial performance and confidence in its future outlook. As a major consumer credit reporting agency, Equifax's dividend policy is closely watched by investors seeking stable income from the financial services sector.

The details

Equifax cited its solid earnings and cash flow as reasons for raising the quarterly dividend. The company reported earnings per share of $2.09 for the fourth quarter of 2025, exceeding analyst estimates. Equifax has now raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

  • The new $0.56 per share dividend will be payable on March 17, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is March 9, 2026.

The players

Equifax, Inc.

A global data, analytics and technology company that specializes in consumer and commercial credit reporting, decisioning tools and identity solutions.

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What’s next

Equifax's new dividend will be payable on March 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026.

The takeaway

Equifax's dividend increase demonstrates the company's financial strength and commitment to rewarding shareholders, even as it navigates a competitive consumer credit reporting landscape.