Equifax Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Equifax Inc. (EFX). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

41 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891988198719861985
Dividends per share (FY)$1.89$1.56$1.56$1.56$1.56$1.56$1.56$1.56$1.56$1.32$1.16$1.00$0.88$0.72$0.64$0.28$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.15$0.11$0.08$0.08$0.22$0.36$0.36$0.36$0.35$0.32$0.62$0.59$0.56$0.52$0.52$0.48$0.86$0.78$2.23$4.40$10.45
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A0.61%0.63%0.80%0.53%0.81%1.11%1.68%1.32%1.12%1.04%1.24%1.27%1.33%1.77%0.91%0.62%0.60%0.43%0.39%0.41%0.41%0.34%0.36%0.98%2.04%2.41%1.62%1.53%1.67%2.34%3.61%3.12%3.79%4.91%7.04%4.13%4.31%12.04%21.62%35.30%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A31.98%35.17%27.45%25.53%36.44%-49.13%60.52%31.91%32.24%32.11%32.99%30.33%31.61%35.94%15.11%10.35%7.51%7.59%7.40%8.19%6.39%6.85%6.40%26.37%22.97%24.09%26.94%28.31%28.04%33.99%39.24%66.14%50.18%78.74%56.03%59.10%52.70%154.86%263.07%529.45%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-15November 24, 252025-11-24$0.50
2025-09-15September 02, 252025-09-02$0.50
2025-06-13May 23, 252025-05-23$0.50
2025-03-14February 21, 252025-02-21$0.39
2024-12-13November 22, 242024-11-22$0.39
2024-09-13September 03, 242024-09-03$0.39
2024-06-14May 23, 242024-05-24$0.39
2024-03-15February 22, 242024-02-23$0.39
2023-12-15November 22, 232023-11-24$0.39
2023-09-15September 05, 232023-09-06$0.39
2023-06-15May 24, 232023-05-25$0.39
2023-03-15February 21, 232023-02-22$0.39
2022-12-15November 22, 222022-11-23$0.39
2022-09-15September 02, 222022-09-06$0.39
2022-06-15May 24, 222022-05-25$0.39
2022-03-15February 18, 222022-02-22$0.39
2021-12-15November 23, 212021-11-24$0.39
2021-09-17September 03, 212021-09-07$0.39
2021-06-15May 24, 212021-05-25$0.39
2021-03-15February 19, 212021-02-22$0.39
2020-12-15November 23, 202020-11-24$0.39
2020-09-15August 24, 202020-08-25$0.39
2020-06-12May 21, 202020-05-22$0.39
2020-03-13March 03, 202020-03-04$0.39
2019-12-13November 21, 192019-11-22$0.39
2019-09-13August 22, 192019-08-23$0.39
2019-06-14May 23, 192019-05-24$0.39
2019-03-29March 11, 192019-03-12$0.39
2018-12-14November 21, 182018-11-23$0.39
2018-09-14August 23, 182018-08-24$0.39
2018-06-15May 24, 182018-05-25$0.39
2018-03-30March 09, 182018-03-12$0.39
2017-12-15November 22, 172017-11-24$0.39
2017-09-15August 23, 172017-08-25$0.39
2017-06-15May 23, 172017-05-25$0.39
2017-03-15March 01, 172017-03-03$0.39
2016-12-15November 21, 162016-11-23$0.33
2016-09-15August 17, 162016-08-19$0.33
2016-06-15May 23, 162016-05-25$0.33
2016-03-15March 01, 162016-03-03$0.33
2015-12-15November 19, 152015-11-23$0.29
2015-09-15August 19, 152015-08-21$0.29
2015-06-15May 20, 152015-05-22$0.29
2015-03-13March 02, 152015-03-04$0.29
2014-12-15November 20, 142014-11-24$0.25
2014-09-15August 20, 142014-08-22$0.25
2014-06-13May 21, 142014-05-23$0.25
2014-03-14February 21, 142014-02-25$0.25
2013-12-13November 21, 132013-11-25$0.22
2013-09-13August 21, 132013-08-23$0.22
2013-06-14May 22, 132013-05-24$0.22
2013-03-15February 20, 132013-02-22$0.22
2012-12-14November 20, 122012-11-23$0.18
2012-09-14August 28, 122012-08-30$0.18
2012-06-15May 23, 122012-05-25$0.18
2012-03-15February 21, 122012-02-23$0.18
2011-12-15November 21, 112011-11-24$0.16
2011-09-15August 23, 112011-08-25$0.16
2011-06-15May 23, 112011-05-25$0.16
2011-03-15February 17, 112011-02-22$0.16
2010-12-15November 22, 102010-11-24$0.16
2010-09-15August 23, 102010-08-25$0.04
2010-06-15May 21, 102010-05-25$0.04
2010-03-15February 18, 102010-02-22$0.04
2009-12-15November 20, 092009-11-24$0.04
2009-09-15August 21, 092009-08-25$0.04
2009-06-15May 21, 092009-05-26$0.04
2009-03-13February 18, 092009-02-20$0.04
2008-12-15November 20, 082008-11-24$0.04
2008-09-15August 21, 082008-08-25$0.04
2008-06-13May 21, 082008-05-23$0.04
2008-03-14February 20, 082008-02-22$0.04
2007-12-14November 20, 072007-11-23$0.04
2007-09-14August 22, 072007-08-24$0.04
2007-06-15May 23, 072007-05-14$0.04
2007-03-15February 20, 072007-02-22$0.04
2006-12-15November 21, 062006-11-24$0.04
2006-09-15August 23, 062006-08-25$0.04
2006-06-15May 23, 062006-05-25$0.04
2006-03-15February 27, 062006-03-01$0.04
2005-12-15November 21, 052005-11-24$0.04
2005-09-15August 23, 052005-08-25$0.04
2005-06-15May 23, 052005-05-25$0.04
2005-03-15February 17, 052005-02-22$0.03
2004-12-15November 22, 042004-11-24$0.03
2004-09-15August 23, 042004-08-25$0.03
2004-06-15May 21, 042004-05-25$0.03
2004-03-15February 19, 042004-02-23$0.02
2003-12-15November 20, 032003-11-24$0.02
2003-09-15August 21, 032003-08-25$0.02
2003-06-13May 21, 032003-05-23$0.02
2003-03-14February 19, 032003-02-21$0.02
2002-12-13November 20, 022002-11-22$0.02
2002-09-13August 21, 022002-08-23$0.02
2002-06-14May 22, 022002-05-24$0.02
2002-03-15February 20, 022002-02-23$0.02
2001-12-14November 20, 012001-11-24$0.02
2001-09-14August 22, 012001-08-24$0.02
2001-06-15May 23, 012001-05-25$0.09
2001-03-15February 20, 012001-02-22$0.09

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equifax Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Equifax Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Equifax Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Equifax Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Equifax Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Equifax Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Equifax Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Equifax Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Equifax Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Equifax Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.