00:00Equifax surged 11.26% today, after strong quarterly results.
00:06Equifax collects and analyzes consumer credit and employment data, providing credit reports,
00:13identity checks and income, and employment verification to lenders, employers, and other
00:18businesses. The company posted $1.693 billion in revenue, up 10%, while adjusted earnings
00:27came in above estimates, and U.S. mortgage revenue grew 15% despite a weaker market.
00:34The SEC filing also showed broad-based growth across its businesses. Why it matters? Investors
00:42rewarded Equifax for delivering growth even as mortgage conditions remain challenging.
00:49Industrials rose 0.09% today, so this went much further than the sector did.
00:55More on EFX, full recap linked.