Equifax (EFX) Dividend History & Yield
Equifax (EFX) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and currently yields 1.25%. The most recent dividend was $0.5600/share on Mar 17, 2026, paid Quarterly.
EFX
Current Yield
1.25%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.06
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
36.3%
Consecutive Growth Years
2
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
21.15%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
3.91%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
5.00%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
5.2%
FCF payout ratio
5.9%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.7x
Interest coverage
5.33x
ROIC (TTM)
8.7%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 36.3%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($9.21) covers dividend/share ($2.06).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 2 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 5.9%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.7x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (3.9%) exceeds EPS growth (-4.4%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 22, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5600
Ex-date Mar 9, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5600
Ex-date Nov 24, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Sep 2, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date May 23, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 13, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Feb 21, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3900
Ex-date Nov 22, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3900
Ex-date Sep 3, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3900
Ex-date May 23, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 14, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3900
Ex-date Feb 22, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3900
Ex-date Nov 22, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3900
Ex-date Sep 5, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3900
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.5600 | $0.5600 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | $0.5600 | $0.5600 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| May 23, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3900 | $0.3900 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | $0.3900 | $0.3900 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3900 | $0.3900 |
| May 23, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.3900 | $0.3900 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.3900 | $0.3900 |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.3900 | $0.3900 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.3900 | $0.3900 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Equifax has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 2 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.8900 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.5600 | $1.8900 | +21.2% |
| 2024 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $1.3200 | $1.5600 | +18.2% |
| 2016 | $1.1600 | $1.3200 | +13.8% |
| 2015 | $1.0000 | $1.1600 | +16.0% |
| 2014 | $0.8800 | $1.0000 | +13.6% |
| 2013 | $0.7200 | $0.8800 | +22.2% |
| 2012 | $0.6400 | $0.7200 | +12.5% |
| 2011 | $0.2800 | $0.6400 | +128.6% |
| 2010 | $0.1600 | $0.2800 | +75.0% |
| 2009 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $0.2000 | $0.1600 | -20.0% |
| 2007 | $0.1600 | $0.2000 | +25.0% |
| 2006 | $0.1500 | $0.1600 | +6.7% |
| 2005 | $0.1100 | $0.1500 | +36.4% |
| 2004 | $0.0800 | $0.1100 | +37.5% |
| 2003 | $0.0800 | $0.0800 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $0.2250 | $0.0800 | -64.4% |
| 2001 | $0.3700 | $0.2250 | -39.2% |
| 2000 | $0.3625 | $0.3700 | +2.1% |
| 1999 | $0.3525 | $0.3625 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | $0.3450 | $0.3525 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | $0.3300 | $0.3450 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | $0.3150 | $0.3300 | +4.8% |
| 1995 | $0.3025 | $0.3150 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | $0.2800 | $0.3025 | +8.0% |
| 1993 | $0.2600 | $0.2800 | +7.7% |
| 1992 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | $0.2400 | $0.2600 | +8.3% |
| 1990 | $0.2150 | $0.2400 | +11.6% |
| 1989 | $0.1950 | $0.2150 | +10.3% |
| 1988 | $0.5575 | $0.1950 | -65.0% |
| 1987 | $0.7892 | $0.5575 | -29.4% |
| 1986 | $1.1648 | $0.7892 | -32.2% |
| 1985 | — | $1.1648 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Equifax (EFX) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$251.40M
YoY change
+20.5%
5Y CAGR
+4.2%
Peak year (2025)
$232.80M
Latest annual
$232.80M
Cash dividends paid over time for Equifax (EFX)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Equifax (EFX)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232.80M | +20.5% | +$39.60M | ||
| 2024 | $193.20M | +0.7% | +$1.40M | ||
| 2023 | $191.80M | +0.4% | +$700,000 | ||
| 2022 | $191.10M | +0.6% | +$1.10M | ||
| 2021 | $190.00M | +0.3% | +$500,000 | ||
| 2020 | $189.50M | +0.4% | +$800,000 | ||
| 2019 | $188.70M | +0.4% | +$800,000 | ||
| 2018 | $187.90M | +0.3% | +$500,000 | ||
| 2017 | $187.40M | +18.9% | +$29.80M | ||
| 2016 | $157.60M | +14.4% | +$19.80M | ||
| 2015 | $137.80M | +13.7% | +$16.60M | ||
| 2014 | $121.20M | +13.6% | +$14.50M | ||
| 2013 | $106.70M | +24.1% | +$20.70M | ||
| 2012 | $86.00M | +10.1% | +$7.90M | ||
| 2011 | $78.10M | +121.9% | +$42.90M | ||
| 2010 | $35.20M | +74.3% | +$15.00M | ||
| 2009 | $20.20M | -1.5% | -$300,000 | ||
| 2008 | $20.50M | -1.0% | -$200,000 | ||
| 2007 | $20.70M | +2.0% | +$400,000 | ||
| 2006 | $20.30M | +0.5% | +$100,000 | ||
| 2005 | $20.20M | +34.7% | +$5.20M | ||
| 2004 | $15.00M | +32.7% | +$3.70M | ||
| 2003 | $11.30M | -0.9% | -$100,000 | ||
| 2002 | $11.40M | -64.7% | -$20.90M | ||
| 2001 | $32.30M | -38.2% | -$20.00M | ||
| 2000 | $52.30M | +0.6% | +$300,000 | ||
| 1999 | $52.00M | -0.2% | -$100,000 | ||
| 1998 | $52.10M | +0.2% | +$100,000 | ||
| 1997 | $52.00M | +4.6% | +$2.30M | ||
| 1996 | $49.70M | -1.0% | -$500,000 | ||
| 1995 | $50.20M | +6.4% | +$3.00M | ||
| 1994 | $47.20M | +12.4% | +$5.20M | ||
| 1993 | $42.00M | -1.9% | -$800,000 | ||
| 1992 | $42.80M | +0.5% | +$200,000 | ||
| 1991 | $42.60M | +19.0% | +$6.80M | ||
| 1990 | $35.80M | +69.7% | +$14.70M | ||
| 1989 | $21.10M | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Equifax (EFX) reported dividends paid of $232.80M – grew 20.5% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Equifax dividends paid expanded at a +4.2% compound annual rate, sustaining 16 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$232.80M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2025, against a low of $11.30M during 2003.
Equifax (EFX) sits 8th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.23B.
Equifax Dividends Paid 2025: $232.80M
Equifax dividends paid in 2025 was $232.80M, grew 20.5% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Equifax Dividends Paid 2024: $193.20M
Equifax dividends paid in 2024 was $193.20M, edged up 0.7% from 2023.
Equifax Dividends Paid 2023: $191.80M
Equifax dividends paid in 2023 was $191.80M, edged up 0.4% from 2022.
Equifax Dividends Paid 2022: $191.10M
Equifax dividends paid in 2022 was $191.10M, edged up 0.6% from 2021.
Equifax Dividends Paid 2021: $190.00M
Equifax dividends paid in 2021 was $190.00M.
See more financial history for Equifax (EFX).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Equifax, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | $3.24B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International (HON) | $2.98B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $2.75B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Equifax pay dividends?
Yes, Equifax (EFX) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.06 per share annually, yielding 1.25%.
What is Equifax's dividend yield?
Equifax (EFX) has a current dividend yield of 1.25%.
Is Equifax's dividend safe?
Equifax (EFX) passes 5 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Equifax increased its dividend?
Equifax (EFX) has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Equifax's dividend payout ratio?
Equifax (EFX) has a dividend payout ratio of 36.3%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Equifax's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Equifax (EFX) is $251.40M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Equifax dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Equifax (EFX) dividends paid changed +20.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Equifax dividends paid?
Equifax (EFX) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +4.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Equifax dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Equifax dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $232.80M in 2025.
What was Equifax dividends paid in 2024?
Equifax (EFX) dividends paid in 2024 was $193.20M.
What was Equifax dividends paid in 2025?
Equifax (EFX) dividends paid in 2025 was $232.80M.
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