Needham analyst Kyle Peterson reiterated a Buy rating on Equifax (EFX – Research Report) today and set a price target of $300.00.
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Kyle Peterson has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors despite some short-term challenges. Equifax’s recent quarterly performance faced hurdles with lower than expected revenue primarily because of decreased mortgage volumes, slower hiring trends, and currency exchange issues. However, the company managed to exceed earnings per share expectations, largely thanks to a favorable tax rate.
Kyle Peterson believes that Equifax is well-positioned to navigate these difficulties by expanding its database, increasing prices, and launching new products. Additionally, the anticipated increase in capital returns through dividends or stock buybacks is expected to act as a positive catalyst for the stock. Although the target price has been adjusted to $300 due to these immediate challenges, the overall outlook remains optimistic, supporting the Buy rating.
In another report released on February 3, Wells Fargo also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $313.00 price target.