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Investors interested in Consulting Services stocks are likely familiar with Information Services Group (III) and Equifax (EFX). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Equifax (EFX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today announced that the Equifax Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2026. Equifax has paid cash dividends for more than 100 consecutive years.

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On August 17, 2026, a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a $100 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against Equifax brought by Gibbs Mura and co-counsel alleging it miscalculated credit scores affecting approximately 4 million people in 2022. This is the largest settlement in history related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and a landmark achievement in consumer protection. Gibbs Mura partner David Berger, court-appointed to co-lead t.

ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) will participate in several upcoming investor conferences. Mark W. Begor, Chief Executive Officer, and John Gamble, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Barclays Virtual Credit Bureau Day on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 14, 2026, including a fireside chat at 2:00pm Eastern Time, and the J.P.

Equifax's data-driven solutions, diverse client base and growth initiatives support its outlook, though seasonality and weak liquidity pose risks.

Credit Card and Auto Debt Balance Growth Outpaces Student Loans Amid Broad Delinquency Relief Highlights: Total U.S. consumer debt reached $18.25 trillion in Q2 2026, reflecting a 2.1% year-over-year increase primarily driven by mortgage and revolving bankcard debt. Delinquency rates showed broad improvement across automotive, bankcard, and mortgage sectors, suggesting a significant stabilization trend in consumer portfolios.

On August 07, 2026, Equifax Inc (EFX) shares rose 3.9% to $182.56, showing some positive movement within a challenging year. The stock has fluctuated between a