Equifax Trading Volume Surges to $634 Million Ranking 270th Despite Stock Price Decline

On April 4, 2025, Equifax (EFX) experienced a significant trading volume of $634 million, marking a 109.27% increase from the previous day. This surge placed Equifax at the 270th position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, the stock price of Equifax declined by 9.37%, marking the second consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 15.15% over the past two days.

Barclays adjusted its outlook for Equifax, lowering its rating from Overweight to Equal-Weight. This change in rating reflects a shift in the financial institution's perspective on the company's future performance. The move comes as the number of funds or institutions reporting positions in Equifax increased by 42, or 2.68%, in the last quarter. The average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to EFX also rose by 3.70% to 0.29%. However, the total shares owned by institutions decreased by 0.58% to 151,528K shares over the last three months.

Several major shareholders have adjusted their positions in Equifax. Capital International Investors reduced its holdings from 11,979K shares to 8,935K shares, representing a decrease of 34.07% in ownership. The firm also decreased its portfolio allocation in EFX by 36.69% over the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates, on the other hand, increased its holdings from 4,348K shares to 5,028K shares, representing an increase of 13.52% in ownership. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EFX by 0.41% over the last quarter. VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares decreased its holdings from 3,926K shares to 3,880K shares, representing a decrease of 1.19% in ownership. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in EFX by 15.54% over the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services reduced its holdings from 3,965K shares to 3,747K shares, representing a decrease of 5.80% in ownership. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in EFX by 13.39% over the last quarter. Harris Associates L P increased its holdings from 1,821K shares to 3,583K shares, representing an increase of 49.18% in ownership. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EFX by 34.07% over the last quarter.