Discontinued — last reported Q4 '23
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Equifax Capitalized Computer Software, Net decreased by 3.5% to $2.99B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.4%, from $2.86B to $2.99B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Capitalized Computer Software, Net shows an upward trend with a 17.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increasing balance indicates a strong commitment to digital infrastructure, e-commerce capabilities, and operational automation.
Detailed definition
This represents the net book value of costs incurred to develop or purchase internal-use or external-use software. By ca...
Peer comparison
Modern retailers are increasingly showing higher capitalized software balances as they invest heavily in omnichannel and digital customer experiences.
capitalized_software_netHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.56B | $1.62B | $1.73B | $1.84B | $1.91B | $1.99B | $2.14B | $2.22B | $2.35B | $2.43B | $2.54B | $2.60B | $2.70B | $2.79B | $2.82B | $2.86B | $2.93B | $3.00B | $3.10B | $2.99B |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.3% | +6.3% | +6.7% | +3.6% | +4.0% | +7.7% | +4.0% | +5.7% | +3.3% | +4.6% | +2.2% | +3.9% | +3.4% | +1.0% | +1.6% | +2.3% | +2.5% | +3.2% | -3.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +22.5% | +22.2% | +23.8% | +20.8% | +23.2% | +22.3% | +18.8% | +16.7% | +14.8% | +14.9% | +10.9% | +10.3% | +8.6% | +7.7% | +10.0% | +4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Equifax's capitalized computer software, net?
- Equifax (EFX) reported capitalized computer software, net of $2.99B in Q1 2026.
- How has Equifax's capitalized computer software, net changed year-over-year?
- Equifax's capitalized computer software, net increased by 4.4% year-over-year, from $2.86B to $2.99B.
- What is the long-term trend for Equifax's capitalized computer software, net?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Equifax's capitalized computer software, net has grown at a 17.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.37B to $3.10B.
- What does capitalized computer software, net mean?
- The net value of software developed or purchased for internal business use.