Equifax (EQIX) Forecasts Q1 and Annual Results to Improve

Equifax (EQ:IX) reported in a regulatory filing on February 4, 2026, that it expects Q1 2026 and full-year 2026 results to improve sequentially and year-over-year, respectively. The improvement is attributed to cost optimization and the anticipated impact of a pending acquisition, which is still under regulatory review. The company provided no revenue guidance, but said adjusted EBITDA for Q1 is expected to be about 10% higher than the prior-year period. Shares of Equifax closed at $42.37 on February 4, 2026, down 1.2% in after-hours trading following the filing.