Cash on Hand for Equifax (EFX)
According to Equifax's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $183.40M USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
EFX
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Latest period
$183.40M
YoY change
+6.4%
5Y CAGR
-36.0%
Peak year (2020)
$1.68B
Latest annual
$180.80M
Cash on Hand history chart for Equifax (EFX) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Equifax (EFX) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180.80M | +6.4% | ||
| 2024 | $169.90M | -21.6% | ||
| 2023 | $216.80M | -24.0% | ||
| 2022 | $285.20M | +26.9% | ||
| 2021 | $224.70M | -86.7% | ||
| 2020 | $1.68B | +319.8% | ||
| 2019 | $401.30M | +79.5% | ||
| 2018 | $223.60M | -33.5% | ||
| 2017 | $336.40M | +160.2% | ||
| 2016 | $129.30M | +38.6% | ||
| 2015 | $93.30M | -27.3% | ||
| 2014 | $128.30M | -45.6% | ||
| 2013 | $235.90M | +60.7% | ||
| 2012 | $146.80M | +15.0% | ||
| 2011 | $127.70M | +7.0% | ||
| 2010 | $119.40M | +15.8% | ||
| 2009 | $103.10M | +77.1% | ||
| 2008 | $58.20M | -28.7% | ||
| 2007 | $81.60M | +20.4% | ||
| 2006 | $67.80M | +80.8% | ||
| 2005 | $37.50M | -28.0% | ||
| 2004 | $52.10M | +32.6% | ||
| 2003 | $39.30M | +28.9% | ||
| 2002 | $30.50M | -8.1% | ||
| 2001 | $33.20M | -62.9% | ||
| 2000 | $89.41M | -34.5% | ||
| 1999 | $136.60M | +50.8% | ||
| 1998 | $90.60M | +73.2% | ||
| 1997 | $52.30M | +4.8% | ||
| 1996 | $49.90M | +91.2% | ||
| 1995 | $26.10M | -67.1% | ||
| 1994 | $79.40M | -7.2% | ||
| 1993 | $85.60M | +1.9% | ||
| 1992 | $84.00M | -20.1% | ||
| 1991 | $105.10M | +54.6% | ||
| 1990 | $68.00M | +369.0% | ||
| 1989 | $14.50M | +137.7% | ||
| 1988 | $6.10M | -28.2% | ||
| 1987 | $8.50M | +25.0% | ||
| 1986 | $6.80M | +172.0% | ||
| 1985 | $2.50M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Equifax's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Equifax (EFX) most recent annual cash and short-term investments stands at $180.80M (2025) – grew 6.4% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Equifax cash and short-term investments compounded at -36.0% per year, with a net decline across the window.
Between 2020 and 2025, Equifax cash and short-term investments plunged 89.3%, falling from $1.68B to $180.80M.
2020 marks the peak cash and short-term investments at $1.68B, with the historical low of $2.50M recorded in 1985.
Equifax (EFX) sits 9th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $9.83B.
Equifax Cash on Hand by Year
Equifax Cash on Hand 2025: $180.80M
Equifax cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $180.80M, grew 6.4% from 2024.
Equifax Cash on Hand 2024: $169.90M
Equifax cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $169.90M, declined 21.6% below 2023.
Equifax Cash on Hand 2023: $216.80M
Equifax cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $216.80M, declined 24.0% below 2022.
Equifax Cash on Hand 2022: $285.20M
Equifax cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $285.20M, grew 26.9% from 2021.
Equifax Cash on Hand 2021: $224.70M
Equifax cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $224.70M.
See more financial history for Equifax (EFX).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Equifax, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $29.40B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $12.93B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $12.39B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $9.98B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $9.69B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.43B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $1.52B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $803.00M | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Equifax's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Equifax (EFX) is $183.40M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Equifax cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Equifax (EFX) cash and short-term investments changed +6.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Equifax cash and short-term investments?
- Equifax (EFX) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -36.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Equifax cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Equifax cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $1.68B in 2020.
What was Equifax cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Equifax (EFX) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $169.90M.
What was Equifax cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Equifax (EFX) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $180.80M.
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