EFX - Equifax Inc.

NYSE - NYSE Delayed Price. Currency in USD
124.52
-0.90 (-0.72%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT
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Previous Close125.42
Open124.83
Bid124.79 x 900
Ask129.85 x 1300
Day's Range123.77 - 124.94
52 Week Range88.68 - 138.69
Volume346,533
Avg. Volume976,148
Market Cap15.112B
Beta (3Y Monthly)1.47
PE Ratio (TTM)50.41
EPS (TTM)2.47
Earnings DateMay 9, 2019
Forward Dividend & Yield1.56 (1.32%)
Ex-Dividend Date2019-03-11
1y Target Est118.43
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