Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.41%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 1.41%.
EFX Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
1.41%
Yield on Cost for EFX
EFX now pays $2.24 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-24) | $122.09 | 1.83% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-22) | $238.11 | 0.94% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-23) | $224.03 | 1.00% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-27) | $256.14 | 0.87% |
| Buying today(at $158.48) | $158.48 | 1.41% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 1.41% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 3.9% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
1.41%
In 3 years
1.71%
In 5 years
1.95%
In 10 years
2.68%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Equifax Inc. (EFX).
Starting Yield
1.41%
Ending YOC
2.51%
Year 15 Dividend
$3.98
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$46.30
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $2.24 | — | 1.41% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $2.33 | +3.91% | 1.47% | $2.33 |
| Year 2 | $2.42 | +3.91% | 1.53% | $4.75 |
| Year 3 | $2.51 | +3.91% | 1.59% | $7.26 |
| Year 4 | $2.61 | +3.91% | 1.65% | $9.87 |
| Year 5 | $2.71 | +3.91% | 1.71% | $12.58 |
| Year 6 | $2.82 | +3.91% | 1.78% | $15.40 |
| Year 7 | $2.93 | +3.91% | 1.85% | $18.33 |
| Year 8 | $3.04 | +3.91% | 1.92% | $21.38 |
| Year 9 | $3.16 | +3.91% | 2.00% | $24.54 |
| Year 10 | $3.29 | +3.91% | 2.07% | $27.83 |
| Year 11 | $3.42 | +3.91% | 2.16% | $31.24 |
| Year 12 | $3.55 | +3.91% | 2.24% | $34.79 |
| Year 13 | $3.69 | +3.91% | 2.33% | $38.48 |
| Year 14 | $3.83 | +3.91% | 2.42% | $42.31 |
| Year 15 | $3.98 | +3.91% | 2.51% | $46.30 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for EFX stock is 1.41%.
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