Equifax's Trading Volume Surges 31% Yet Ranks 442nd in Market Activity

On August 18, 2025, Equifax (EFX) recorded a trading volume of $0.21 billion, marking a 31.33% increase from the previous day’s volume. The stock closed down 0.85%, ranking 442nd in trading activity among listed equities.

A recent Equifax survey of 254 HR professionals at the SHRM25 Conference highlighted challenges in workforce automation and hiring integrity. The study revealed that half of HR professionals struggle with workflow automation tools, while 71% encounter fabricated or misleading candidate information. Only 20% expressed high confidence in detecting such fraud, and just 12% reported consistently efficient hiring processes. Despite these issues, 76% of respondents confirmed using AI to streamline hiring and onboarding operations.

The survey also underscored systemic inefficiencies, with 83% of participants indicating their onboarding processes require significant improvement. These findings reflect broader operational pressures within HR technology adoption, potentially influencing market perceptions of Equifax’s role in workforce solutions.

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