Equifax EVP, CFO & COO John W Jr. Gamble sells $845,820 in stock By Investing.com

John W Jr. Gamble, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer of Equifax Inc. (), sold 4,500 shares of the company’s common stock on September 3, 2026. The shares were sold at a price of $187.96 per share, totaling $845,820 from the transaction.

Following this transaction, Mr. Gamble beneficially owns 69,055 shares of Equifax common stock. The stock has since declined to $171.62, down 29% over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, Equifax appears undervalued at current levels, with a Fair Value significantly above the market price. The company has maintained dividend payments for 56 consecutive years, one of several key insights available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report. These holdings include accrued dividend equivalent units for dividends reinvested in corresponding restricted stock units through the company’s last dividend payment date. The sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which Mr. Gamble adopted on May 28, 2026.

In other recent news, Equifax reported its second-quarter earnings for 2026, surpassing Wall Street’s profit expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.25, which exceeded the forecast of $2.20. Revenue for the quarter was $1.7 billion, aligning with analyst estimates. Despite the positive earnings, Equifax’s shares experienced a decline as investors considered a mixed future outlook. Meanwhile, Rothschild Redburn upgraded Equifax’s stock rating from Neutral to Buy, citing improvements in cloud execution and AI-driven innovations. Needham also maintained a Buy rating but lowered the price target to $245, reflecting cautious guidance following the earnings report. RBC Capital reduced its price target to $194 due to concerns over Government Verification revenue, which fell short of expectations. However, Equifax’s recent $100 million in new wins suggests potential growth ahead. Additionally, a shift in credit scoring systems, with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac approving VantageScore, impacted Equifax alongside other credit reporting companies.

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Ramit Singh Sethi is an American author, entrepreneur, and media personality. He is the author of the 2009 New York Times Best Seller, I Will Teach You to Be Rich, host of the I Will Teach You To Be Rich podcast, and host of the 2023 Netflix series titled How to Get Rich.