Equifax Agrees to $100 Million Settlement Over Inaccurate Credit Scores

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1Equifax has agreed to a proposed $100 million settlement regarding allegations of providing incorrect credit scores.

Equifax has agreed to a proposed $100 million settlement regarding allegations of providing incorrect credit scores. CBS News reported that the agreement addresses legal challenges and regulatory concerns stemming from technical errors that resulted in incorrect credit data being distributed to lenders.

EFX closed at $140 on October 2, 2026, with the stock reaching a day high of $144.64 and a low of $137.91 during that session. While the settlement represents a significant financial hit, it provides closure to a known legal overhang for the company.