Equifax Stock 8-Day Losing Spree: Stock Falls -11%
Equifax (EFX) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -11% return. The company has lost about $3.3 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $26 Bil. The stock remains 18.2% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 15.6% for the S&P 500.
EFX provides information solutions and HR business process automation, offering credit services, fraud prevention, identity verification, and marketing products for businesses, governments, and consumers globally. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell EFX.
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Comparing EFX Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for EFX stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | EFX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.5% | 0.4% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | -11.3% | 0.1% |
| 1M (21D) | -12.9% | 1.2% |
| 3M (63D) | -14.1% | 7.2% |
| YTD 2025 | -18.2% | 15.6% |
| 2024 | 3.7% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 28.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -33.1% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: EFX Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 41 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 62 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 27 | 44 |
| 4D | 3 | 8 |
| 5D | 11 | 2 |
| 6D | 0 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 5 |
| Total >=3 D | 41 | 62 |
Key Financials for Equifax (EFX)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.3 Bil | $5.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $933.6 Mil | $1.0 Bil |
| Net Income | $545.3 Mil | $604.1 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.5 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $310.8 Mil | $264.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $191.3 Mil | $160.2 Mil |
The losing streak EFX stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.