Let’s look at the key reasons that are pushing Equifax, Inc (EFX) to new highs

On Tuesday, Equifax, Inc (NYSE: EFX) opened lower -0.11% from the last session, before settling in for the closing price of $245.29. Price fluctuations for EFX have ranged from $204.16 to $309.63 over the past 52 weeks.

During the last 5-year period, the sales growth of Industrials Sector giant was 9.32%. Company’s average yearly earnings per share was noted 8.67% at the time writing. With a float of $123.30 million, this company’s outstanding shares have now reached $123.30 million.

Let’s determine the extent of company efficiency that accounts for 14900 employees. In terms of profitability, gross margin is 46.83%, operating margin of 18.38%, and the pretax margin is 13.74%.

Equifax, Inc (EFX) Breakdown of a Key Holders of the stock

A key investor’s attitude towards the stock of the Consulting Services industry is another important factor to consider. The insider ownership of Equifax, Inc is 0.53%, while institutional ownership is 95.41%. The most recent insider transaction that took place on Oct 25 ’24, was worth 15,770,580. In this transaction CEO of this company sold 58,304 shares at a rate of $270.49, taking the stock ownership to the 109,183 shares. Before that another transaction happened on Oct 25 ’24, when Company’s EVP, Chief Legal Officer sold 1,000 for $272.92, making the entire transaction worth $272,920. This insider now owns 11,269 shares in total.

Equifax, Inc (EFX) Recent Fiscal highlights

According to the Wall Street analysts, stocks earnings will be around 8.67% per share during the next fiscal year. For the long-term projections, market analysts anticipate that the company’s EPS will surge by 15.50% during the next five years compared to 12.25% growth over the previous five years of trading.

Equifax, Inc (NYSE: EFX) Trading Performance Indicators

Check out the current performance indicators for Equifax, Inc (EFX). In the past quarter, the stock posted a quick ratio of 0.88. In addition, a publicly-traded company’s price to sales ratio for the trailing twelve months stands at 5.44. Likewise, its price to free cash flow for the trailing twelve months is 38.76.

For the trailing twelve months, Company’s Diluted EPS (Earnings per Share) is 4.51, a number that is poised to hit 2.12 in the next quarter and is forecasted to reach 9.32 in one year’s time.

Technical Analysis of Equifax, Inc (EFX)

Looking closely at Equifax, Inc (NYSE: EFX), its last 5-days average volume was 1.49 million, which is a jump from its year-to-date volume of 0.87 million. As of the previous 9 days, the stock’s Stochastic %D was 7.09%. Additionally, its Average True Range was 6.58.

During the past 100 days, Equifax, Inc’s (EFX) raw stochastic average was set at 14.91%, which indicates a significant increase from 11.11% during the past two weeks. Based on volatility metrics of the stock, it showed a historical volatility of 27.57% in the past 14 days, which was higher than the 25.13% volatility it showed in the past 100 days.

At the time of writing, stock’s 50-day Moving Average is $280.58, while its 200-day Moving Average is $262.94. However, in the short run, Equifax, Inc’s stock first resistance to watch stands at $247.25. Second resistance stands at $249.48. The third major resistance level sits at $252.50. If the price goes on to break the first support level at $242.00, it is likely to go to the next support level at $238.98. Now, if the price goes above the second support level, the third support stands at $236.75.

Equifax, Inc (NYSE: EFX) Key Stats

There are currently 123,952K shares outstanding in the company with a market cap of 30.37 billion. Presently, the company’s annual sales total 5,265 M according to its annual income of 545,300 K. Last quarter, the company’s sales amounted to 1,442 M and its income totaled 141,300 K.