Equifax Q3 Profit Tops Estimates - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Equifax Inc. (EFX) reported that its third-quarter consolidated income from continuing operations increased to $94.4 million from $86.1 million, last year. Income per share from continuing operations attributable to Equifax was $0.75, compared to $0.67, prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted EPS attributable to Equifax, excluding the impact of a settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreements and acquisition-related amortization expense, net of associated tax impacts, was $1.01.

On average, 13 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.97 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Operating revenue increased to $613.4 million from $572.0 million, last year. Analysts expected revenue of $621.96 million for the quarter.

The company expects fourth-quarter consolidated revenue to be between $615.0 million and $620.0 million and fourth quarter adjusted EPS to be between $0.99 and $1.03. Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter profit per share of $1.02 on revenue of $632.18 million.