Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Equifax (EFX) Q2 Earnings

For the quarter ended June 2025, Equifax (EFX) reported revenue of $1.54 billion, up 7.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.00, compared to $1.82 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51 billion, representing a surprise of +1.51%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +4.17%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.92.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Equifax performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Operating revenue- Asia Pacific: $85.3 million versus $86.43 million estimated by 13 analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +0.8% change.Operating revenue- Latin America: $99.6 million versus the 13-analyst average estimate of $102.96 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +2.4%.Operating revenue- Europe: $99.2 million versus the 13-analyst average estimate of $91.86 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +12.5%.Operating revenue- Canada: $69.3 million versus $69.4 million estimated by 13 analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +0.1% change.Operating revenue- Workforce Solutions: $662.1 million versus the 14-analyst average estimate of $652.84 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +8%.Operating revenue- Total International: $353.4 million compared to the $350.25 million average estimate based on 14 analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.2% year over year.Operating revenue- U.S. Information Solutions: $521.5 million compared to the $509.88 million average estimate based on 14 analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9% year over year.Operating revenue- U.S. Information Solutions- Financial Marketing Services: $63.7 million compared to the $62.55 million average estimate based on 13 analysts. The reported number represents a change of +6% year over year.Operating revenue- Workforce Solutions- Verification Services: $567.1 million versus $558.35 million estimated by 13 analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +9.9% change.Operating revenue- U.S. Information Solutions- Online Information Solutions: $457.8 million versus the 13-analyst average estimate of $443.97 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +21.2%.Operating revenue- Workforce Solutions- Employer Services: $95 million versus the 13-analyst average estimate of $94.72 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -2.1%.Adjusted EBITDA- U.S. Information Solutions: $182.4 million versus $178.91 million estimated by 11 analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Equifax here>>>Shares of Equifax have returned +1.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Equifax, Inc. (EFX): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks