TransUnion Stock Price, News & Analysis

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) reported robust growth for Q2 2021, with total revenue increasing 22% to $774 million, driven by economic recovery in key markets. Net income rose to $128 million, leading to a diluted EPS of $0.66. The company raised its full-year financial guidance, anticipating ongoing market improvements. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 31% to $319 million with a margin of 41.1%. The U.S. Markets generated $485 million in revenue, up 20%, while International revenue surged 44% to $172 million. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $526 million in cash and $300 million in undrawn credit capacity.

TransUnion conducted an analysis highlighting the benefits of rent payment reporting for consumers, revealing that including rent payments in credit files increases credit scores by nearly 60 points on average. The study indicates that approximately 9% of renters moved from unscorable to scorable, achieving an average score of 631. Moreover, 12% shifted to a higher credit tier, with subprime individuals seeing significant improvements. This initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion and support consumers who make substantial monthly rent payments.

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) has announced a new partnership with the Homeland Security Experts Group, sponsoring the inaugural Homeland Security Enterprise Forum on Sept. 13-14, 2021. This event commemorates the 20th anniversary of 9/11, focusing on public-private cooperation for enhanced homeland security. TransUnion aims to strengthen its engagement with government decision-makers and leverage advancements in AI and machine learning for innovative solutions. Their public sector division offers key services including fraud detection and identity authentication to various government agencies.

TransUnion's latest report indicates a revival in the personal lines insurance market, approaching pre-pandemic levels.

As of March 28, 2021, property insurance shopping surged by 24.6% year-over-year, while auto insurance only saw a 14.0% increase. Contributing factors include rising mortgage originations and improving consumer finances.

Mark McElroy, TransUnion's EVP, predicts sustained positive trends in insurance shopping as the economy recovers.

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announces it will release its second-quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2021, on July 27, 2021, at 6:00 a.m. Central Time. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. CT the same day to discuss these results. Both the press release and a live webcast of the call will be accessible via the TransUnion Investor Relations website. This release is part of TransUnion's ongoing efforts to provide insights and create economic opportunity across its global operations.

TransUnion released a study indicating significant consumer engagement in financial hardship programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, with around 7% of credit product accounts enrolled. Notably, 70% of non-prime and 80% of prime consumers continued payment during hardship. The report also highlights a drop in hardship accounts from May 2020 to May 2021, showcasing improved financial stability. Early exiters from these programs exhibited lower risk profiles, with roughly 80% remaining out of hardship after nine months, suggesting effective utilization of these programs.

TransUnion’s Consumer Pulse study reveals a decline in the percentage of U.S. consumers reporting negative financial impacts from COVID-19, now at 32%, down from 38%. Conducted with over 3,000 respondents, the survey indicates that 83% of recent graduates are optimistic about their future—significantly higher than the 64% overall. Furthermore, 54% of these graduates are more open to using credit post-pandemic. Vaccination status correlates with optimism, as 67% of fully vaccinated individuals express positive outlooks. The study highlights that young generations may lead economic recovery through increased spending.

TransUnion has released a study indicating a significant rise in Account Takeover (ATO) fraud within government services, as citizens increasingly interact online. The Public Sector Fraud Study, in collaboration with the Ponemon Institute, surveyed nearly 600 officials, revealing that 53% noted ATO incidents increased over the past two years. Despite this threat, only 41% prioritize prevention measures. Mobile devices are identified as primary fraud vectors, with 57% of government website visits coming from mobile users. The report advocates for greater investment in AI and identity verification to enhance security.

TransUnion reports a significant rise in digital fraud attempts in the financial services sector. Between September 2020 and May 2021, suspected fraud attempts globally surged by 149% in financial services and 109% in the U.S. Overall, digital fraud attempts increased by 24% globally during the same period. The research highlights the urgency for financial institutions to enhance fraud prevention measures as digital transactions grow, particularly post-COVID-19. True identity theft remains the most prevalent type of fraud in financial services.