Equifax IncEquifax doubled AI savings target to $150M, mortgage revenue surged 40%, and acquired Círculo de Crédito, all boosting financials.

Equifax has doubled its 2026-2028 AI-driven cost and capital savings target to $150 million, applying artificial intelligence across product development, technology, operations, and support functions to improve speed, accuracy, and productivity. The company's U.S. Information Solutions segment delivered 17% revenue growth in the second quarter, helped by a 40% increase in mortgage revenues, with VantageScore transactions reaching about 2.2 million in the quarter, nearly triple the first-quarter level. Equifax also signed an agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito for an enterprise value of $750 million, expanding its footprint in Mexico, with the target generating approximately $134 million in trailing revenues and an adjusted EBITDA margin of roughly 46%. International operating margin improved to 12.1% from 10.9%, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 27.6% from 26.4%, showing better incremental leverage outside the U.S. segments. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with a Growth Score of B and a Momentum Score of F, suggesting a profile that favors patient investors.
Equifax IncEquifax doubled AI savings target to $150M, mortgage revenue surged 40%, and acquired Círculo de Crédito, all boosting financials.
TransUnionCírculo de Crédito is being acquired by Equifax at a valuation implying strong margins, positive for the target.