Equifax reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, despite challenges in the U.S. hiring and mortgage markets.
Key highlights include:
- Fourth Quarter Performance: Revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.419 billion, reflecting a 7% increase on a reported basis and 9% growth in local currency. This growth was led by a strong 29% increase in U.S. Mortgage revenue.
- Workforce Solutions: Revenue grew 7%, driven by a 10% increase in Verification Services, although Employer Services revenue declined by 9% due to weaker U.S. hiring.
- USIS: This segment saw over 10% revenue growth, primarily due to a 47% increase in Mortgage revenue.
- International Growth: Revenue from international markets grew 11% in local currency, with Latin America being a key driver.
- Cloud Migration: Equifax is nearing completion of its EFX Cloud migration, with close to 85% of its revenue now in the Cloud.
- Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow for the year was $813 million, an increase of 58% from 2023, positioning Equifax for further growth and shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases in 2025.
For full-year 2024, Equifax reported:
- Revenue: $5.681 billion, an 8% increase compared to 2023.
- Diluted EPS: $4.84 per share, up from $4.40 in 2023.
- Net Income: $604.1 million, reflecting an 11% increase from the previous year.
2025 Guidance:
- Revenue: Expected to reach $5.95 billion, up 4.7%, with a constant currency organic growth of about 6%.
- Adjusted EPS: The midpoint expectation is $7.45 per share, a 2% increase from 2024, despite a predicted 12% decline in U.S. mortgage hard credit inquiries.
Equifax remains focused on its EFX2027 Strategic Priorities, leveraging its new Cloud capabilities and differentiated data assets to drive future growth.