Jun 30, 2023

Equifax Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Equifax had a solid second quarter, executing against its 2023 Cloud spending reduction plan and achieving revenue growth in a challenging mortgage market.

Key Takeaways

Equifax reported flat revenue growth (1% in constant currency) in Q2 2023, despite a challenging mortgage market. The company is revising its full-year guidance downward due to weaker than expected U.S. mortgage originations and slowing U.S. hiring activity.

Revenue of $1.318 billion was flat and up 1% in constant currency.

New Product Vitality Index reached a record of 14%.

USIS revenue increased by 6%, driven by B2B non-mortgage revenue growth.

Shareholder approval received for the merger of Boa Vista Serviços in Brazil.

Total Revenue
$1.32B
Previous year: $1.32B
+0.1%
EPS
$1.71
Previous year: $2.09
-18.2%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
32.7%
Previous year: 35%
-6.6%
USIS Operating Margin
23.1%
Workforce Solutions Oper. Margin
42%
Gross Profit
$730M
Previous year: $775M
-5.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$164M
Previous year: $224M
-26.6%
Total Assets
$11.5B
Previous year: $11.2B
+2.8%

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Equifax Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Equifax is reducing its full year revenue guidance to $5.300 billion at the midpoint and Adjusted EPS Guidance to $6.98 at the midpoint, reflecting the impact of the weaker mortgage market.

Positive Outlook

  • Cloud spending reductions of $210 million in 2023 and $275 million in 2024.
  • Strong new product innovation leveraging Equifax Cloud.
  • Continued strong revenue growth in Government.
  • Strong Online B2B non-mortgage revenue growth in USIS.
  • Closing of the strategic acquisition of Boa Vista Serviços in early August.

Challenges Ahead

  • Weaker than expected U.S. mortgage originations.
  • Slowing U.S. hiring activity.
  • Expected continuation of weaker U.S. mortgage market.
  • Expected continuation of slowing U.S. hiring throughout 2023.
  • Loss of high margin mortgage revenue.

Revenue & Expenses

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