Equifax Sticks to 2026 Outlook as Iran War Brings Caution

Equifax Inc. said the Iran war prompted more caution about the outlook for the rest of the year, even after a surge in mortgage applications drove first-quarter revenue growth to the fastest in more than four years.

The credit reporting company maintained its full-year local currency revenue growth forecast, pointing to a slowdown in US mortgage demand as higher rates weigh on activity following the outbreak of the war.