Mar 31, 2021

Equifax Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Equifax reported record quarterly revenue and strong earnings growth.

Key Takeaways

Equifax announced record first-quarter revenue of $1.2 billion, a 27% increase year-over-year, driven by strong growth in Workforce Solutions and USIS. Net income and EPS also saw significant growth, and the company completed five strategic acquisitions.

Highest ever quarterly revenue of $1.2 billion, up a record 27%.

Workforce Solutions and USIS revenue growth of 59% and 19%, respectively.

Completed five strategic acquisitions focused on core growth areas.

Increased full-year revenue and EPS guidance.

Total Revenue
$1.21B
Previous year: $958M
+26.6%
EPS
$1.97
Previous year: $1.4
+40.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
35.6%
Previous year: 32.4%
+9.9%
USIS Operating Margin
34.1%
Previous year: 31.4%
+8.6%
Workforce Solutions Oper. Margin
55.1%
Previous year: 44.3%
+24.4%
Gross Profit
$730M
Previous year: $544M
+34.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$766M
Previous year: $370M
+107.1%
Total Assets
$9.67B
Previous year: $7.62B
+26.8%

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Equifax Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Equifax is increasing its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $4,575 million to $4,675 million, and its Adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $6.75 to $7.05.

Positive Outlook

  • Reported Revenue between $1,140 million and $1,160 million for Q2 2021
  • Reported Revenue Growth between 16.0% and 18.0% for Q2 2021
  • Local Currency Growth between 13.9% and 15.9% for Q2 2021
  • Organic Local Currency Growth between 11.9% and 13.9% for Q2 2021
  • Adjusted Earnings Per Share between $1.60 and $1.70 for Q2 2021

Challenges Ahead

  • U.S. Mortgage Market Inquiry Growth flat to 8% decline

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income