Core Insights - The Q2 2024 TransUnion Canada Consumer Pulse study reveals a decline in financial optimism among Canadians, with 58% expressing pessimism about their household finances over the next year [6] - A significant portion of Canadians (46%) report that their household finances are worse than planned, despite 79% indicating their income has remained stable or increased [2][6] - Inflation remains a top concern, with 86% of respondents citing it as one of their top three financial worries, the highest since Q2 2022 [6] Financial Conditions - 57% of Canadians feel their income is not keeping pace with inflation, leading to increased financial strain [5][7] - 30% of Canadians expect to be unable to pay at least one of their current bills and loans in full, indicating a potential need for additional credit [10][26] - 52% of consumers plan to cut discretionary spending due to the high cost of living [5][21] Credit and Debt Trends - Over a quarter (27%) of Canadians plan to apply for new or refinance existing credit in the next year, reflecting a growing need for liquidity [6][10] - Nearly two-thirds (62%) of Canadians report that rising interest rates significantly impact their decision to apply for new credit [15] - 69% of those planning to take on more debt intend to apply for a new credit card or increase their existing credit [17] Demographic Insights - Gen X appears to be the most financially stressed demographic, with 53% reporting their household finances are worse than expected [26] - Among age groups, Baby Boomers (71%) are the most likely to believe they have sufficient access to credit [23] - Younger Canadians (Gen Z and Millennials) show a higher sensitivity to interest rate changes when considering new credit [15]

The study, Originating Auto Loans With Confidence, explored trends in auto originations, consumer savings, debt burdens and credit scores in the pandemic era, as well as in the years before and after. The study also looked at consumer performance in the auto market, particularly at a time when overall consumer performance is beginning to see some measure of deterioration. In addition, the study explored potentially valuable credit models that may offer lenders an opportunity to increase slumping origination ...

TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 13,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanc ...

CHICAGO, June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) will publish its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, in a press release to be issued at approximately 6:00 a.m. Central Time (CT) on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The company will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:30 a.m. Central Time (CT) to discuss its financial results. The press release and a live webcast of the earnings conference call will be available on the TransUnion Investor Relations website at http:/ ...

BAH has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 14%. It delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 12.5%, on average. TransUnion currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). TRU has recorded better-than-expected earnings and revenue performance in three of the past four quarters, driven by strength in the company's Financial Services and Emerging verticals that come under the U.S. Markets segment. TRU has an expected long-term (three to five years) EPS growth rate of 14.6%. The company's earning ...

CHICAGO, June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marketers have experienced the tension between investing for short-term results and long-term growth for decades. Today, new research from TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) and MMA Global uncovers a targeting strategy that performs best against both short- and longterm objectives: the Movable Middles. The Movable Middles audience target is defined as category buyers who are neither loyal to the brand nor to the brand's competitors. Most marketing campaigns today automatically ...

CHICAGO, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion's (NYSE:TRU) newly released Q2 2024 Consumer Pulse study found that consumer concerns about inflation and interest rates reached their highest levels in two years. Despite these concerns, they come as 55% of Americans remain optimistic about their household finances over the next year – the same percentage observed in Q2 2022 and similar to a 57% reading in Q2 2023. This optimism appears to be, in large part, driven by confidence in a stable employment s ...

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TransUnion (TRU) has had an impressive run over the past six months, wherein its shares have gained 21.7%, outperforming the 1.6% rally of the industry it belongs to and the 15.9% rise of the Zacks S&P 500 Composite. TRU reported impressive first-quarter 2024 results. Quarterly adjusted earnings (adjusting 59 cents from nonrecurring items) of 92 cents per share surpassed the consensus mark by 13.6% and grew 15% year over year. Total revenues of $1 billion surpassed the consensus mark by 4.5% and increased 8 ...