Dividend Payout Ratio: 37.32%
Is the dividend payout ratio high or low?
The dividend payout ratio of 37.32% is 17% above its 5-year average of 31.88%, near the high end of its 5-year range (20.14%–41.67%).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 5.01% above its 12-month average of 35.54%.
Dividend Payout Ratio (37.32%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($2.12) / TTM EPS ($5.68)
EFX Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) Chart
EFX Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
EFX Current vs Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
EFX Dividend Payout Ratio Metrics
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO
37.32%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
35.54%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
35.04%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
31.88%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
33.44%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
33.33%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
26.81%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.50%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+17.06%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+11.97%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+39.22%
Annual Payout Ratio History
| Year | EPS | Dividend | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.36 | $1.89 | 35.3% |
| 2024 | $4.88 | $1.56 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | $4.44 | $1.56 | 35.1% |
| 2022 | $5.69 | $1.56 | 27.4% |
| 2021 | $6.11 | $1.56 | 25.5% |
| 2020 | $4.28 | $1.56 | 36.4% |
| 2019 | ($3.25) | $1.56 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | $2.49 | $1.56 | 62.7% |
| 2017 | $4.89 | $1.56 | 31.9% |
| 2016 | $4.10 | $1.32 | 32.2% |
| 2015 | $3.61 | $1.16 | 32.1% |
| 2014 | $3.03 | $1.00 | 33.0% |
| 2013 | $2.90 | $0.88 | 30.3% |
| 2012 | $2.27 | $0.72 | 31.7% |
| 2011 | $1.91 | $0.64 | 33.5% |
| 2010 | $2.14 | $0.28 | 13.1% |
| 2009 | $1.85 | $0.16 | 8.6% |
| 2008 | $2.13 | $0.16 | 7.5% |
| 2007 | $2.07 | $0.20 | 9.7% |
| 2006 | $2.16 | $0.16 | 7.4% |
| 2005 | $1.90 | $0.15 | 7.9% |
| 2004 | $1.79 | $0.11 | 6.1% |
| 2003 | $1.23 | $0.08 | 6.5% |
| 2002 | $1.25 | $0.08 | 6.4% |
| 2001 | $0.85 | $0.22 | 26.5% |
| 2000 | $1.70 | $0.37 | 21.8% |
| 1999 | $1.57 | $0.36 | 23.1% |
| 1998 | $1.37 | $0.35 | 25.7% |
| 1997 | $1.27 | $0.34 | 27.2% |
| 1996 | $1.22 | $0.33 | 27.0% |
Dividend Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
The payout ratio shows the share of trailing-12-month earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more room to grow the dividend; a ratio persistently above 100% means dividends exceed earnings.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dividend Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the dividend payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
- The dividend payout ratio for EFX stock is 37.32%.
- Is Equifax Inc.'s dividend payout ratio high or low?
- The dividend payout ratio of 37.32% is 17% above its 5-year average of 31.88%, near the high end of its 5-year range (20.14%–41.67%).
- What is the TTM average dividend payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
- The TTM average dividend payout ratio for EFX stock is 35.54%.
- What is the 3Y average dividend payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
- The 3Y average dividend payout ratio for EFX stock is 35.04%.
- What is the 5Y average dividend payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
- The 5Y average dividend payout ratio for EFX stock is 31.88%.
- What is the 10Y average dividend payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
- The 10Y average dividend payout ratio for EFX stock is 33.44%.
- What is the 15Y average dividend payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
- The 15Y average dividend payout ratio for EFX stock is 33.33%.
- What is the 20Y average dividend payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
- The 20Y average dividend payout ratio for EFX stock is 26.81%.
EFX Dividend Payout Ratio History
| DATE | DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 37.32% |
| 2026-06-24 | 37.33% |
| 2026-06-22 | 37.32% |
| 2026-06-17 | 37.32% |
| 2026-06-15 | 37.32% |
| 2026-06-11 | 37.33% |
| 2026-06-09 | 37.32% |
| 2026-06-05 | 37.32% |
| 2026-06-03 | 37.33% |
| 2026-06-01 | 37.32% |
| 2026-05-28 | 37.33% |
| 2026-05-26 | 37.32% |
| 2026-05-21 | 36.26% |
| 2026-05-19 | 36.27% |
| 2026-05-15 | 36.26% |
| 2026-05-13 | 36.27% |
| 2026-05-11 | 36.27% |
| 2026-05-07 | 36.27% |
| 2026-05-05 | 36.26% |
| 2026-05-01 | 36.27% |
| 2026-04-29 | 36.27% |
| 2026-04-27 | 36.27% |
| 2026-04-23 | 36.27% |
| 2026-04-21 | 36.27% |
| 2026-04-17 | 38.72% |
| 2026-04-15 | 38.72% |
| 2026-04-13 | 38.72% |
| 2026-04-09 | 38.72% |
| 2026-04-07 | 38.72% |
| 2026-04-02 | 38.72% |
| 2026-03-31 | 38.72% |
| 2026-03-27 | 38.72% |
| 2026-03-25 | 38.72% |
| 2026-03-23 | 38.72% |
| 2026-03-19 | 38.73% |
| 2026-03-17 | 38.72% |
| 2026-03-13 | 38.72% |
| 2026-03-11 | 38.73% |
| 2026-03-09 | 38.72% |
| 2026-03-05 | 28.20% |
| 2026-03-03 | 28.19% |
| 2026-02-27 | 28.20% |
| 2026-02-25 | 28.20% |
| 2026-02-23 | 28.20% |
| 2026-02-19 | 35.53% |
| 2026-02-17 | 35.87% |
| 2026-02-12 | 35.87% |
| 2026-02-10 | 35.86% |
| 2026-02-06 | 35.86% |
| 2026-02-04 | 35.86% |
| 2026-02-02 | 35.86% |
| 2026-01-29 | 35.86% |
| 2026-01-27 | 35.86% |
| 2026-01-23 | 35.86% |
| 2026-01-21 | 35.86% |
| 2026-01-16 | 35.86% |
| 2026-01-14 | 35.86% |
| 2026-01-12 | 35.86% |
| 2026-01-08 | 35.86% |
| 2026-01-06 | 35.87% |
| 2026-01-02 | 35.86% |
| 2025-12-30 | 35.86% |
| 2025-12-26 | 35.87% |
| 2025-12-23 | 35.86% |
| 2025-12-19 | 35.87% |
| 2025-12-17 | 35.86% |
| 2025-12-15 | 35.86% |
| 2025-12-11 | 35.86% |
| 2025-12-09 | 35.86% |
| 2025-12-05 | 35.86% |
| 2025-12-03 | 35.86% |
| 2025-12-01 | 35.87% |
| 2025-11-26 | 35.86% |
| 2025-11-24 | 35.87% |
| 2025-11-20 | 33.77% |
| 2025-11-18 | 33.78% |
| 2025-11-14 | 33.78% |
| 2025-11-12 | 33.78% |
| 2025-11-10 | 33.77% |
| 2025-11-06 | 33.78% |
| 2025-11-04 | 33.78% |
| 2025-10-31 | 33.78% |
| 2025-10-29 | 33.77% |
| 2025-10-27 | 33.78% |
| 2025-10-23 | 33.77% |
| 2025-10-21 | 33.78% |
| 2025-10-17 | 34.84% |
| 2025-10-15 | 34.83% |
| 2025-10-13 | 34.83% |
| 2025-10-09 | 34.84% |
| 2025-10-07 | 34.83% |
| 2025-10-03 | 34.84% |
| 2025-10-01 | 34.84% |
| 2025-09-29 | 34.84% |
| 2025-09-25 | 34.83% |
| 2025-09-23 | 34.84% |
| 2025-09-19 | 34.84% |
| 2025-09-17 | 34.84% |
| 2025-09-15 | 34.83% |
| 2025-09-11 | 34.84% |
| 2025-09-09 | 34.84% |
| 2025-09-05 | 34.83% |
| 2025-09-03 | 34.84% |
| 2025-08-29 | 32.68% |
| 2025-08-27 | 32.68% |
| 2025-08-25 | 32.68% |
| 2025-08-21 | 32.68% |
| 2025-08-19 | 32.68% |
| 2025-08-15 | 32.68% |
| 2025-08-13 | 32.68% |
| 2025-08-11 | 32.68% |
| 2025-08-07 | 32.68% |
| 2025-08-05 | 32.68% |
| 2025-08-01 | 32.68% |
| 2025-07-30 | 32.68% |
| 2025-07-28 | 32.68% |
| 2025-07-24 | 32.68% |
| 2025-07-22 | 32.68% |
| 2025-07-18 | 34.15% |
| 2025-07-16 | 34.15% |
| 2025-07-14 | 34.15% |
| 2025-07-10 | 34.15% |
| 2025-07-08 | 34.15% |
| 2025-07-03 | 34.15% |
| 2025-07-01 | 34.15% |
| 2025-06-27 | 34.15% |
| 2025-06-25 | 34.15% |
| 2025-06-23 | 34.15% |
| 2025-06-18 | 34.15% |
| 2025-06-16 | 34.15% |
| 2025-06-12 | 34.15% |
| 2025-06-10 | 34.15% |
| 2025-06-06 | 34.15% |
| 2025-06-04 | 34.15% |
| 2025-06-02 | 34.15% |
| 2025-05-29 | 34.15% |
| 2025-05-27 | 34.15% |
| 2025-05-22 | 31.90% |
| 2025-05-20 | 31.90% |
| 2025-05-16 | 31.90% |
| 2025-05-14 | 31.90% |
| 2025-05-12 | 31.90% |
| 2025-05-08 | 31.90% |
| 2025-05-06 | 31.90% |
| 2025-05-02 | 31.90% |
| 2025-04-30 | 31.90% |
| 2025-04-28 | 31.90% |
| 2025-04-24 | 31.90% |
| 2025-04-22 | 31.90% |
| 2025-04-17 | 32.30% |
| 2025-04-15 | 32.30% |
| 2025-04-11 | 32.30% |
| 2025-04-09 | 32.30% |
| 2025-04-07 | 32.30% |
| 2025-04-03 | 32.30% |
| 2025-04-01 | 32.30% |
| 2025-03-28 | 32.30% |
| 2025-03-26 | 32.30% |
| 2025-03-24 | 32.30% |
| 2025-03-20 | 32.30% |
| 2025-03-18 | 32.30% |
| 2025-03-14 | 32.30% |
| 2025-03-12 | 32.30% |
| 2025-03-10 | 32.30% |
| 2025-03-06 | 32.30% |
| 2025-03-04 | 32.30% |
| 2025-02-28 | 32.30% |
| 2025-02-26 | 32.30% |
| 2025-02-24 | 32.30% |
| 2025-02-20 | 32.30% |
| 2025-02-18 | 34.67% |
| 2025-02-13 | 34.67% |
| 2025-02-11 | 34.67% |
| 2025-02-07 | 34.66% |
| 2025-02-05 | 34.67% |
| 2025-02-03 | 34.67% |
| 2025-01-30 | 34.66% |
| 2025-01-28 | 34.66% |
| 2025-01-24 | 34.67% |
| 2025-01-22 | 34.67% |
| 2025-01-17 | 34.67% |
| 2025-01-15 | 34.67% |
| 2025-01-13 | 34.66% |
| 2025-01-08 | 34.67% |
| 2025-01-06 | 34.67% |
| 2025-01-02 | 34.67% |
| 2024-12-30 | 34.67% |
| 2024-12-26 | 34.67% |
| 2024-12-23 | 34.67% |
| 2024-12-19 | 34.67% |
| 2024-12-17 | 34.67% |
| 2024-12-13 | 34.67% |
| 2024-12-11 | 34.67% |
| 2024-12-09 | 34.67% |
| 2024-12-05 | 34.67% |
| 2024-12-03 | 34.67% |
| 2024-11-29 | 34.66% |
| 2024-11-26 | 34.67% |
| 2024-11-22 | 34.67% |
| 2024-11-20 | 34.67% |
| 2024-11-18 | 34.67% |
| 2024-11-14 | 34.67% |
| 2024-11-12 | 34.66% |
| 2024-11-08 | 34.67% |
| 2024-11-06 | 34.66% |
| 2024-11-04 | 34.67% |
| 2024-10-31 | 34.66% |
| 2024-10-29 | 34.67% |
| 2024-10-25 | 34.67% |
| 2024-10-23 | 34.67% |
| 2024-10-21 | 34.67% |
| 2024-10-17 | 33.33% |
| 2024-10-15 | 33.33% |
| 2024-10-11 | 33.33% |
| 2024-10-09 | 33.34% |
| 2024-10-07 | 33.33% |
| 2024-10-03 | 33.33% |
| 2024-10-01 | 33.33% |
| 2024-09-27 | 33.33% |
| 2024-09-25 | 33.33% |
| 2024-09-23 | 33.33% |
| 2024-09-19 | 33.33% |
| 2024-09-17 | 33.33% |
| 2024-09-13 | 33.33% |
| 2024-09-11 | 33.33% |
| 2024-09-09 | 33.33% |
| 2024-09-05 | 33.33% |
| 2024-09-03 | 41.67% |
| 2024-08-29 | 33.33% |
| 2024-08-27 | 33.33% |
| 2024-08-23 | 33.34% |
| 2024-08-21 | 33.33% |
| 2024-08-19 | 33.33% |
| 2024-08-15 | 33.33% |
| 2024-08-13 | 33.33% |
| 2024-08-09 | 33.33% |
| 2024-08-07 | 33.33% |
| 2024-08-05 | 33.33% |
| 2024-08-01 | 33.33% |
| 2024-07-30 | 33.33% |
| 2024-07-26 | 33.33% |
| 2024-07-24 | 33.34% |
| 2024-07-22 | 33.33% |
| 2024-07-18 | 34.74% |
| 2024-07-16 | 34.74% |
| 2024-07-12 | 34.74% |
| 2024-07-10 | 34.74% |
| 2024-07-08 | 34.74% |
| 2024-07-03 | 34.74% |
| 2024-07-01 | 34.74% |
| 2024-06-27 | 34.74% |
| 2024-06-25 | 34.74% |
| 2024-06-21 | 34.74% |
| 2024-06-18 | 34.74% |
| 2024-06-14 | 34.74% |
| 2024-06-12 | 34.74% |
| 2024-06-10 | 34.75% |
| 2024-06-06 | 34.74% |
| 2024-06-04 | 34.74% |
| 2024-05-31 | 34.74% |
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About Equifax Inc.
Equifax Inc. operates as a global data and analytics company, delivering a range of information solutions and specialized human resources administrative process outsourcing services. Its clientele spans across businesses, governmental organizations, and individual consumers. The company's operations are structured into three primary divisions: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions (USIS), and International. The Workforce Solutions segment specializes in employment-related data, offering verification services for income, employment history, criminal records, and Social Security numbers. It also provides tools for payroll-based transactions, employment tax management, and products aimed at protecting against identity theft. The U.S. Information Solutions (USIS) segment provides a comprehensive suite of services for both consumers and businesses within the United States. These offerings include extensive credit data and scoring, sophisticated credit modeling and portfolio analytics, identity verification and fraud detection/prevention services, and various consulting options. Additionally, USIS supports mortgage services, financial marketing initiatives, identity management solutions, credit monitoring products, and online decisioning technology solutions, alongside portfolio management and mortgage reporting services. Globally, the International segment delivers similar information service products, encompassing consumer and commercial credit and financial data, credit scoring, and advanced modeling. This division also provides credit-related marketing products and services, as well as technology and support for debt collection and recovery management. Equifax serves a diverse array of industries, including financial services, mortgage, employment, telecommunications, retail, automotive, utilities, brokerage, healthcare, and insurance, in addition to federal, state, and local governments. With a substantial international presence, the company conducts business in numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and many other nations across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Founded in 1899, Equifax maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Consulting Services
- CEO
- Mark W. Begor