Equifax Posts 10% Revenue Gain in Q3 2026 Amid Mortgage Headwinds
Equifax reported $1.693 billion in Q3 2026 revenue, up 10%, while returning $158 million to shareholders despite a sluggish U.S. mortgage market.
Equifax Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.693 billion, a 10% increase year-over-year, the Atlanta-based credit reporting company announced Monday. Local currency revenue growth came in at 9%, underscoring the breadth of the company's international and domestic operations.
The company's Diversified Markets segment drove much of the momentum, posting 8% revenue growth on a reported basis. That performance helped offset persistent softness in the U.S. mortgage market, which has weighed on the broader credit-data industry as elevated interest rates continue to suppress refinancing and home-purchase activity.
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Equifax returned $158 million in cash to shareholders during the quarter, signaling confidence in its financial position even as mortgage-related headwinds persist. The capital return reflects the company's ongoing commitment to balancing organic investment with direct shareholder value.
The results highlight Equifax's strategy of diversifying revenue streams beyond its core U.S. mortgage exposure, a pivot the company has pursued aggressively in recent years through technology investments and international expansion. Analysts have noted that companies in the consumer-data sector with broader product mixes have shown greater resilience during periods of housing market contraction.
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