Core Insights - The analysis by TransUnion reveals that while total consumer credit balances have increased nominally, inflation-adjusted figures show declines in real balances across most credit risk tiers [2][3][4]. Consumer Credit Trends - Total consumer credit balances rose from $14.1 trillion in Q1 2020 to $18.0 trillion in Q1 2025, a nominal increase of approximately 28%, while inflation-adjusted growth is only about 3% [2][3]. - Inflation-adjusted balances declined across most credit risk tiers, with the prime risk tier experiencing a 14% drop, while super prime consumers saw an 18% increase, largely due to higher mortgage balances [3][5]. Credit Card Insights - Serious delinquencies for credit cards decreased year-over-year for the second consecutive quarter, dropping to 2.43% in Q1 2025, indicating improved credit management among consumers [8][10]. - The total number of credit cards increased to 563 million in Q1 2025, with total credit card balances reaching $1.07 trillion [10]. Unsecured Personal Loans - Unsecured personal loan originations hit a new high of 6.3 million in Q4 2024, a 26% increase year-over-year, with total balances reaching $253 billion in Q1 2025 [13][16]. - The overall borrower-level delinquency rate for unsecured personal loans declined to 3.49% in Q1 2025, down from 3.75% the previous year [14][16]. Mortgage Market Dynamics - Mortgage originations increased by 30.2% year-over-year in Q4 2024, reaching 1.2 million, with the average amount of new mortgage loans rising to $366,443 [19][22]. - The consumer-level delinquency rate for mortgages ticked up to 1.36% in Q1 2025, although it remains below long-term averages [21][22]. Auto Loan Developments - Auto loan originations grew by 8% year-over-year in Q4 2024, reaching 6.2 million, with super prime borrowers leading the growth [23][26]. - The consumer-level delinquency rate for auto loans increased to 1.56% in Q1 2025, reflecting elevated delinquency levels particularly for prime and below tiers [23][26].

Group 1: Company Performance - TransUnion (TRU) shares have increased by 17.6% over the past year, outperforming the industry growth of 14.8% and the S&P 500 composite rise of 13.6% [1] - Revenue growth is projected at 5.2% for 2025 and 8.7% for 2026, while earnings are expected to rise by 4.7% in 2025 and 19.5% in 2026 [1] Group 2: Market Position and Growth Factors - TransUnion is a significant player in the expanding big data and analytics market, valued at $293.1 billion in 2024, with a projected CAGR of 13.5% from 2024 to 2031 [2] - The company has enhanced its analytical capabilities and database through technology, attracting more customers and driving revenue growth [2] Group 3: Acquisition Strategy - TRU's acquisition strategy has been crucial for its growth, with two acquisitions completed in early 2025 [3][4] - The acquisition of Trans Union de Mexico strengthens TRU's position in Latin America, making it the largest credit bureau in Spanish-speaking Latin America [3] - The acquisition of Monevo aims to enhance TRU's capabilities in the consumer lending marketplace [4] Group 4: Financial Health - As of the end of Q1 2025, TRU's current ratio was 2.05, significantly above the industry average of 0.88, indicating a strong liquidity position [5]

DALLAS, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inbenta, a global leader in AI-powered CX and EX solutions, today announced the appointment of Bobby Mehta as Strategic Advisor. Mehta, former CEO of TransUnion and current board member of several prominent companies, brings a wealth of experience in global business leadership and financial services to Inbenta's advisory team. "We are thrilled to welcome Bobby Mehta to Inbenta as a Strategic Advisor," says Melissa Solis, CEO of Inbenta. "Bobby's extensive experience ...

As a result, higher-risk customers are still shopping for lower rates, while mid- and low-risk customers may have seen their rates stabilize. These findings and more are included in TransUnion's latest quarterly Insurance Personal Lines Trends and Perspectives Report. "As rates have settled for the majority of auto insurance customers, we are experiencing a return to historical insurance shopping patterns, which correlate price sensitivity closely to relative insurance risk," said Patrick Foy, senior direct ...

CHICAGO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.115 per share for the first quarter 2025. The dividend will be payable on June 6, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 22, 2025. About TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) 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. ...

CHICAGO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While gig economy services are popular with American consumers overall, households with children have emerged as power users. This cohort reports using gig services on a weekly basis at an overall rate nearly 50% higher than households without children. More telling, 23% of households with children spend $500 or more per month on ridesharing, food delivery and other gig services, a rate almost five times higher than households without children—just 5% of which spend ...

New TransUnion analysis explores the percentage of student loan borrowers at risk of default and the credit score impactsCHICAGO, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the U.S. Department of Education begins resuming collections activities among defaulted borrowers, new research reveals that the number of consumers at risk for default has soared past pre-pandemic levels. These findings come from a new analysis conducted by TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) and featured at the company’s 2025 Financial Services Summit, at ...

Core Insights - TransUnion (TRU) reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates, leading to a 7.4% stock price increase since the earnings release on April 24 [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $1.05, surpassing the consensus by 7.1% and reflecting a 14.1% year-over-year increase [3] - Total revenues reached $1.1 billion, exceeding the consensus by 2.5% and increasing 7.3% from the previous year [3] - Adjusted EBITDA was $397 million, marking an 11% year-over-year growth and beating the estimate of $383.3 million [8] Revenue Guidance - For 2025, TransUnion raised its revenue guidance to $4.35-$4.41 billion, up from the previous range of $4.33-$4.39 billion, although the midpoint of $4.38 billion is below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.40 billion [2] Segment Performance - U.S. Markets segment revenues were $857 million, a 9% year-over-year increase, surpassing estimates [4] - Financial Services within the U.S. Markets generated $404 million, a 15% increase from the prior year [4] - International segment revenues were $245 million, a 2% year-over-year increase, but missed expectations [5] Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were $609.9 million, down from $679 million at the end of Q4 2024 [9] - Long-term debt remained stable at $5.1 billion [9] - Cash generated from operating activities was $52.5 million, with capital expenditures of $68.4 million [10] Future Outlook - For Q2 2025, TRU expects revenues of $1.07-$1.09 billion, with adjusted EPS guidance of 95-99 cents, lower than the consensus estimate of $1.02 [11] - For the full year 2025, adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $3.93-$4.08, with adjusted EBITDA estimated at $1.54-$1.59 billion [12]

Core Insights - Nearly 40% of U.S. consumers expect brands to personalize their online shopping experiences with tailored interactions and recommendations [1][2] - Personalization is linked to increased purchase likelihood and brand affinity, with nearly 40% of consumers indicating it makes them more likely to buy [2] - There is a growing concern among consumers regarding data privacy, with 80% worried about sharing personal information and 89% considering data privacy important when engaging online [6] Personalization and Consumer Engagement - Effective personalization is a powerful marketing tool that demonstrates to consumers that brands are attentive to their preferences, leading to higher engagement [2] - The survey indicates that personalization can create meaningful connections, but poor execution or breaches of trust can damage brand reputation [3] Privacy Concerns and Data Transparency - Consumers desire personalized experiences but are cautious about data usage, highlighting a paradox for marketers who must balance relevance with privacy [3] - The findings emphasize the need for marketers to understand their audience while respecting privacy, supported by TransUnion's investment in reliable data foundations [4] Company Overview - TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 13,000 associates in more than 30 countries, focusing on providing a reliable representation of individuals in the marketplace [5] - The company has expanded its services beyond core credit into marketing, fraud, risk, and advanced analytics, promoting economic opportunity and personal empowerment [5]

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 - OR - ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-37470 TransUnion (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 61-1678417 (State or oth ...