Equifax Shares Dip as $380M Surge Propels Stock to 335th in Trading Volume Amid Strategic Review and Legal Scrutiny

On August 1, 2025, Equifax (EFX) closed with a 0.10% decline, while its trading volume surged to $380 million—a 36.03% increase from the previous day—ranking it 335th among the most actively traded stocks. The heightened liquidity suggests renewed institutional interest in the credit reporting agency amid market volatility

Recent regulatory filings revealed Equifax is undergoing a strategic review of its data analytics division, with potential spin-off discussions ongoing. Analysts note the uncertainty may delay large-cap investor commitments, though the company’s core credit monitoring services remain resilient against macroeconomic headwinds. Concurrently, a class-action lawsuit over alleged data privacy lapses in Q2 2025 has triggered short-term risk-off sentiment among retail traders

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