NYSE:EFX

Equifax Stock Jumps as Earnings Beat Forecasts – Guidance Hiked, Analysts See Upside

Equifax reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $2.04 per share, beating estimates, with revenue at $1.55 billion. The company raised its full-year outlook and boosted its free cash flow target. Shares traded near $231 ahead of Oct. 21, up slightly after earnings but down 15% over the past year. Equifax also unveiled a new mortgage credit score pricing strategy to undercut FICO starting in 2026.

21 October 2025

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Fair Isaac Corp’s 2025 Surge: How a Direct‑to‑Lender Move Disrupted Credit Bureaus and Re‑Energized FICO Stock

Credit-Score Shake-Up! FICO Stock Rockets 20% on Game-Changing Strategy

FICO shares surged up to 23% in early October 2025 after launching a direct licensing model for its credit scores, bypassing credit bureaus. Q3 revenue rose 20% to $536.4 million, with net income at $181.8 million. Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion stocks fell as analysts warned of profit hits. FICO’s market cap reached $46 billion, with a trailing P/E of 69.

3 October 2025

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Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed at record highs on Oct. 2–3, led by gains in technology and AI stocks. Tesla fell 5% despite strong Q3 deliveries, while Stellantis jumped up to 8% on robust U.S. sales. A federal shutdown delayed key economic data, fueling bets on Fed rate cuts. OpenAI’s funding round implied a $500 billion valuation, boosting AI enthusiasm.

3 October 2025