Other

Net Change in Cash

Equifax Net Change in Cash decreased by 89.7% to $2.60M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 89.7%, from $25.30M to $2.60M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Net Change in Cash shows an upward trend with a -68.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A positive change indicates net cash generation, while a negative change indicates cash consumption for the period.

Detailed definition

The total net increase or decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash during the reporting period. It is the...

Peer comparison

A fundamental liquidity metric used to compare cash management efficiency across all public companies.

Metric ID: net_change_in_cash

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value-$307.80M$1.57B-$1.80B-$23.80M$22.70M$18.10M$43.50M-$52.70M-$68.40M$248.50M-$195.80M-$15.80M-$19.10M$286.30M-$298.30M$25.30M$2.60M
QoQ Change+609.2%-214.9%+98.7%+195.4%-20.3%+140.3%-221.1%-29.8%+463.3%-178.8%+91.9%-20.9%>999%-204.2%+108.5%-89.7%
YoY Change+107.4%-98.8%+102.4%-121.4%-401.3%>999%-550.1%+70.0%+72.1%+15.2%-52.3%+260.1%-89.7%
Range-$1.80B$1.57B
CAGR-69.7%
Avg YoY Growth+45.1%
Median YoY Growth+15.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equifax's net change in cash?
Equifax (EFX) reported net change in cash of $2.60M in Q1 2026.
How has Equifax's net change in cash changed year-over-year?
Equifax's net change in cash decreased by 89.7% year-over-year, from $25.30M to $2.60M.
What is the long-term trend for Equifax's net change in cash?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Equifax's net change in cash has grown at a -68.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$1.46B to -$46.90M.
What does net change in cash mean?
The total change in the company's cash position over the period.