Equifax Q4 2022 Earnings Report
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.
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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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