Dec 31, 2022

Equifax Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Equifax's Q4 2022 performance was marked by a revenue decrease due to mortgage market decline, offset by non-mortgage growth and strategic investments.

Key Takeaways

Equifax reported a 4% decrease in Q4 2022 revenue to $1.198 billion, primarily due to a 41% decline in mortgage revenue. However, non-mortgage revenue grew by 12% in constant currency. The company is implementing cost reduction measures and investing in strategic acquisitions.

Q4 2022 revenue decreased by 4% to $1.198 billion due to a 41% decline in mortgage revenue.

Non-mortgage revenue grew by 12% in constant currency, driven by Workforce Solutions and USIS.

The company is accelerating Cloud cost savings and executing broader restructuring to deliver $200 million of spending reduction in 2023.

Equifax is expanding capabilities in the Brazilian market through the acquisition of Boa Vista Serviços.

Total Revenue
$1.2B
Previous year: $1.25B
-4.4%
EPS
$1.52
Previous year: $1.84
-17.4%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
31%
Previous year: 32.2%
-3.7%
Workforce Solutions Oper. Margin
36.5%
Previous year: 40.5%
-9.9%
International Operating Margin
12.4%
Previous year: 16.1%
-23.0%
Gross Profit
$659M
Previous year: $728M
-9.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$285M
Previous year: $225M
+26.9%
Total Assets
$11.5B
Previous year: $11B
+4.6%

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Equifax Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Equifax projects full-year 2023 revenue to be $5.325 billion, with approximately 8% non-mortgage growth and adjusted EPS of $7.20, while anticipating a 30% decline in the U.S. mortgage market.

Positive Outlook

  • Full-year 2023 revenue guidance midpoint expectation of $5.325 billion.
  • Strong Non-Mortgage growth of approximately 8% expected.
  • Adjusted EPS guidance of $7.20.
  • Continuing to reinvest outperformance in strategic bolt-on acquisitions.
  • Confident in the future of the New Equifax as we deliver strong, double-digit non-mortgage growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Expectation of a continued 30% decline in the U.S. mortgage market.
  • Uncertain 2023 economic environment.
  • Executing broader proactive cost actions to deliver $200 million of spending reduction in 2023.
  • Q1 2023 Reported Revenue Growth (6.8)% to (5.4)%.
  • Q1 2023 Adjusted Earnings Per Share $1.30 to $1.40.

Revenue & Expenses

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