Equifax Q2 2023 Earnings Report
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.
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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.
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