Equifax (NYSE:EFX) delivered a stronger-than-expected start to 2025, with first-quarter results beating analyst forecasts, thanks to solid revenue gains across key business segments. The company also boosted its shareholder returns with a dividend increase and a fresh stock repurchase program.

Adjusted earnings came in at $1.53 per share on $1.44 billion in revenue, outpacing expectations of $1.50 and $1.40 billion, respectively. Total revenue grew 4% year-over-year, or 5% on a local currency basis, coming in $37 million above the midpoint of company guidance.

The quarter’s growth was led by a 7% jump in U.S. mortgage-related revenue within the Information Solutions unit, which helped lift segment revenue to $499.9 million. Workforce Solutions generated $618.6 million in revenue, up 3%, as Verification Services grew 5%. International sales inched up 1% on a reported basis and rose 7% in local currency to $323.5 million.

Despite ongoing macro uncertainty, Equifax reaffirmed its full-year guidance, projecting 6% local currency revenue growth and adjusted earnings of $7.45 per share.