Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Financing

Net change in short-term borrowings

Equifax Net change in short-term borrowings increased by 546.8% to $214.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 546.8%, from -$48.10M to $214.90M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Net change in short-term borrowings shows a downward trend with a -34.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a reliance on short-term credit to fund operations, while a decrease suggests the repayment of short-term liabilities.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the net change in short-term debt obligations, such as commercial paper or lines of credit, during...

Peer comparison

Peers use short-term borrowing as a flexible tool to manage seasonal cash flow needs; high reliance can indicate tighter liquidity.

Metric ID: short_term_borrowings_net

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$80.85M$80.85M$80.85M$60.55M$60.55M$60.55M$60.55M-$92.80M-$92.80M-$92.80M-$92.80M$22.80M$22.80M$22.80M$22.80M-$48.10M$214.90M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-25.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-253.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+124.6%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-311.0%+546.8%
YoY Change-25.1%-25.1%-25.1%-253.3%-253.3%-253.3%-253.3%+124.6%+124.6%+124.6%+124.6%-311.0%+546.8%
Range-$92.80M$214.90M
CAGR+27.7%
Avg YoY Growth-27.3%
Median YoY Growth-25.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equifax's net change in short-term borrowings?
Equifax (EFX) reported net change in short-term borrowings of $214.90M in Q1 2026.
How has Equifax's net change in short-term borrowings changed year-over-year?
Equifax's net change in short-term borrowings increased by 546.8% year-over-year, from -$48.10M to $214.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Equifax's net change in short-term borrowings?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Equifax's net change in short-term borrowings has grown at a -34.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $323.40M to $91.20M.
What does net change in short-term borrowings mean?
The net increase or decrease in debt that must be repaid within one year.