EFX Equifax Inc.

Fair Isaac (FICO) stock fell 27% in the past month with no company news to explain it. Equifax and TransUnion fell more than 20% too. If you hold the shares, you may wonder what a full market shock would do to them. Fair Isaac's record in past shocks can size the next fall, but only if the company that fell then is yours. So is today's Fair Isaac the same company that fell in past shocks.

Fair Isaac (FICO), the maker of the FICO Score, beats Equifax, TransUnion and three other peers on revenue growth and operating margin. Yet its stock lost 59.3% over the past twelve months, the worst return in the group. So after that fall, is Fair Isaac stock worth more than its competitors.

PTC (PTC) and Fair Isaac are both owned for software that customers find hard to replace. PTC sells more to manufacturers it already serves, while Fair Isaac has raised the price of its mortgage credit score. Fair Isaac stock has lost 46% in a month, while PTC stock has lost 12.5%. Which of the two is gaining the firmer grip on its customers.

Shares of credit reporting giant Equifax (NYSE:EFX) fell 4.1% in the pre-market session after Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte announced a unified mortgage pricing grid, escalating a regulatory campaign against credit bureau fees that was amplified by a competitor’s price war.

Fair Isaac stock falls after Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, says the mortgage pricing grid is being simplified and that VantageScore is being incorporated.

Financial stocks declined in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.7

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down, while the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 Index were rou

Fair Isaac stock fell around 30% on Tuesday. The drop came after the government announced it would start to use a competitor to the FICO score to determine mortgage prices.

Stock in Fair Isaac Corp. fell sharply on Tuesday after the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a change in mortgage pricing, introducing competition to FICO Score's long hold on mortgage lending.

Investing.com -- Fair Isaac (NYSE: FICO) dropped 20% in premarket trading on Tuesday after Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will adopt a single loan-level pricing adjustment grid covering both FICO and VantageScore, eliminating the pricing differential that had long protected FICO’s dominance in mortgage originations. The move rattled the broader credit-scoring sector, with TransUnion falling 4%, Equifax dropping 6.7%, and London-listed

The U.S. government is moving to bring competition to credit scoring for mortgages. That’s not good news for Fair Isaac shareholders.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.

Two student loan borrowers have sued the U.S. Department of Education over federal loans they say were canceled but continue to appear as outstanding debt on their credit reports. The proposed class-action lawsuit was filed Thursday in the U.S. District...

Equifax shares have come under pressure over the past year, and that slide puts a spotlight on a simple question for investors who still follow the story closely. Is the current price of the stock properly supported by the earnings the business is generating today and what it may reasonably earn in future years? The share price is down 41.1% over the past year, which puts extra weight on whether the earnings picture justifies where Equifax now trades. New fraud and healthcare credentialing...

Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) fell 4.20% on September 24 to close at $148.80, its lowest point in a year. The shares have lost roughly 42% of their value from last year’s high. The shares have fallen alongside a twelve-month climb in long-term borrowing costs, with the 30-year Treasury yield reaching its highest level since 2004 this […]

TransUnion's OneTru migrations, faster product launches and broad-based revenue growth support momentum into the second half of 2026.

Equifax's growth outlook is backed by Workforce Solutions demand, AI-driven products and savings and broad-based international revenue gains.

Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the data & business process services stocks, including Equifax (NYSE:EFX) and its peers.

If you own Autodesk (ADSK) or Fair Isaac (FICO), you own the same idea: software that customers keep paying more for. Fair Isaac grows by charging more for a score it already owns. Autodesk now grows partly by buying a business it did not have. Both raised guidance, and that fork makes the two raises different kinds of news.

Equifax has outpaced the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the past three months, and analysts are fairly bullish on its future prospects.

CFPB complaint portal changes put Equifax stock in focus The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has tightened access to its complaint portal, now asking consumers to first dispute credit report errors directly with Equifax (EFX), Experian and TransUnion before escalating issues to the regulator. This process change draws fresh attention to how Equifax handles consumer disputes and data accuracy. It also adds a new policy angle for investors assessing the company alongside recent sector wide...

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Financial stocks were lower in late Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasi

Three big credit firms are “overcharging Americans,” according to Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must approve every lender for VantageScore

Financial stocks were lower in Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.

Financial stocks were lower in Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.

All three major US stock indexes were down on Friday after a strong August jobs report increased exp

The stocks of the companies that create your credit score are tumbling Friday after the Trump administration’s housing chief said they had been “overcharging” Americans and he was further empowering a new rival. Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, renewed a fight he’d started with the credit-scoring industry last year with some posts on X Friday. Pulte said he was giving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the authority to accept mortgages now backed by scores from startup VantageScore.

Gartner (IT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

TransUnion currently trades at $82.40 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 4%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 12% gain during that period.

There are now more steps to file a complaint with the CFPB.

These class-action lawsuits have ended in big settlements. You have to file soon, though, as the deadlines are fast approaching. This was originally published on The Penny Hoarder, a personal finance website that empowers millions of readers nationwide to make smart decisions with their money through actionable and inspirational advice, and resources about how to make, save and manage money.

Equifax rides on proprietary data, verification growth and cloud-AI efficiencies, while compliance and refinancing risks weigh on financial performance.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Equifax Inc (NYSE:EFX) recently announced a total dividend of $0.56 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-08-31. This includes a cash dividend of $0.56 per share, payable on 2026-09-15.

Equifax stock is coming off a difficult longer term run, with the share price down about 27.6% over 5 years, while current valuation checks still point to a relatively expensive profile rather than a clear bargain. The share price has declined about 27.6% over the past 5 years, which means long term holders have seen a material erosion of value even before thinking about today’s valuation. The proposed US$100m settlement linked to past credit score errors may help draw a line under an...

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About 4 million people could be eligible for payments after a coding error allegedly caused Equifax to send inaccurate credit scores to lenders.

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While rising delinquency levels have started to slow, pockets of stress are still evident in some areas

Equifax has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain somewhat bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Equifax has agreed to a proposed $100 million class-action settlement over accusations that it miscalculated credit scores in 2022. Here's what to know.

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Equifax (EFX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Equifax Inc. recently announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.56 per share, payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026, extending a cash dividend track record that spans more than 100 consecutive years. This long-running dividend commitment highlights Equifax’s emphasis on shareholder returns and financial discipline as it advances data and technology initiatives. We’ll now explore how this reaffirmed dividend policy...

Shares of credit reporting giant Equifax (NYSE:EFX) jumped 6.4% in the afternoon session after the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, according to the company’s press release, signaling corporate confidence. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026. This announcement reflects renewed investor demand for the stock. Equifax noted it has a long history of rewarding its shareholders, having paid cash dividends for more than

TransUnion's improving growth and discounted valuation sharpen its appeal, while $5.59 billion in debt and execution risks keep the investment case balanced.