Equifax Inc. has increased its quarterly cash dividend by 12 percent, elevating the per-share payout to $0.56, according to a board authorization announced by the credit reporting agency. The enhanced dividend will be distributed to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026, with payment scheduled for March 17, 2026.
The dividend increase reflects the company's capital allocation strategy and confidence in its financial position. Equifax has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to shareholder returns, having maintained uninterrupted dividend payments spanning more than a century.
The action underscores the company's ability to generate sufficient cash flow to support shareholder distributions while continuing to invest in operations and debt management. The timing of the increase positions the company to deliver enhanced returns to equity holders in the first quarter of 2026.