Equifax Receives $238.57 Average Price Target from Analysts

Credit reporting agency's stock assigned 'Moderate Buy' rating by 16 firms

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:36am

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Shares of Equifax, Inc. (NYSE:EFX) have been assigned a consensus 'Moderate Buy' recommendation from 16 ratings firms, with an average 1-year price target of $238.57. Several analysts have recently adjusted their price targets for the company, ranging from $220 to $269.

Why it matters

Equifax is one of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies in the U.S., providing credit information and related services to lenders, employers, governments and consumers. Analyst price targets and recommendations can influence investor sentiment and trading activity around the stock.

The details

The 16 ratings firms covering Equifax have 5 'hold' ratings and 11 'buy' ratings on the stock. Recent analyst actions include Royal Bank of Canada setting a $220 price target, Morgan Stanley decreasing its target from $269 to $244, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. cutting its target from $260 to $230, all while maintaining overweight/outperform ratings.

  • Equifax reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 4, 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. It is one of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies in the United States.

Royal Bank of Canada

A multinational financial services company and one of the largest banks in Canada.

Morgan Stanley

A global financial services firm and one of the largest investment banks in the world.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A multinational investment bank and financial services company and one of the largest banks in the United States.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

Equifax's stock continues to garner analyst interest, with a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating and an average price target of $238.57, though some firms have recently lowered their targets amid broader market conditions. The company's position as a major credit reporting agency makes its performance and outlook closely watched by the financial industry.