Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.88
Equifax Inc. (EFX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
35.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
EFX Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is rising.
EFX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$1.88
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR6.6%
5Y CAGR3.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.2%
1Y Total Return-38.4%
5Y Total Return-30.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,97610Y ago$13,69520Y ago$50,522
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EFX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
EFX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Equifax Inc. distributes 35.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EFX has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.6% and 5-year CAGR of 3.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EFX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 5.0% buyback yield, 6.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -30.2%, with dividends contributing 3.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,695 today.
EFX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.47
Avg/Payment$0.4235
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.5600 | — | 1.29% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.5600 | ↑ +12.0% | 1.01% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 90.16% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 76.06% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +28.2% | 63.69% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 65.54% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.3900 | — | 61.52% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.3900 | — | 51.54% | Sep 13, 2024 |
EFX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
35.3% payout
Streak
1Y
3.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.2%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd EFXEquifax Inc. | $18.6B | 1.2% | 35.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TRUTransUnion | $12.5B | 0.7% | 19.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 VRSKVerisk Analytics, In… | $22.8B | 1.0% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
 MCOMoody's Corporation | $79.9B | 0.9% | 28.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
 SPGIS&P Global Inc. | $121.6B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 41 | Sustainable |
1st  BACBank of America Corp… | $424.1B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $908.6B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
EFX Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $1.89 | 21.2% | 4 | $5.32 | 35.5% | 2.81x | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.84 | 32.2% | 3.10x | 0.8% |
| 2023 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.40 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.65 | 27.6% | 3.62x | 0.8% |
| 2021 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.02 | 25.9% | 3.86x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.24 | 36.8% | 2.72x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $-3.25 | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.47 | 63.2% | 1.58x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $1.56 | 18.2% | 4 | $4.83 | 32.3% | 3.10x | 0.8% |
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EFX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EFX stock.
How much dividend does EFX pay per share?
Equifax Inc. (EFX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.88 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EFX's next ex-dividend date?
EFX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EFX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EFX's dividend safe?
EFX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.3% and FCF payout ratio of +19.9%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has EFX increased its dividend?
EFX has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.9%.
How often does EFX pay dividends?
Equifax Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.88 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EFX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EFX five years ago would be worth approximately $6,976 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EFX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EFX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.