Core Insights - Auto loan refinancing presents significant savings potential for consumers and opportunities for lenders amid persistent inflation and elevated interest rates [1][4] - Approximately 18 million out of nearly 80 million open auto loans in the U.S. are considered "in-the-money" for refinancing, indicating strong candidates for financial benefits [2][4] - Average monthly savings from auto loan refinancing have decreased from $107 in 2021 to $90 in 2024, yet remain substantial for many consumers [3] Consumer Behavior - More than half of consumers surveyed would consider refinancing if they could save between $50 and $149 per month, highlighting a strong motivation for cost-saving measures [3] - The number of consumers eligible for refinancing could increase significantly if the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, with a potential rise to nearly 20 million with a 25-basis point cut [4] Loan Performance - Consumers who refinanced their auto loans showed a lower likelihood of being 60 or more days past due by 170 basis points compared to those with original purchase loans, with a 320 basis point improvement noted among near prime borrowers [6] - Auto refinance loans are outperforming original purchase loans across all credit tiers, indicating a consistent trend of stronger repayment behavior [5][6] Market Opportunities - Lenders are encouraged to target qualified borrowers for refinancing opportunities, as those who refinance tend to be more financially savvy and proactive in managing their credit [7] - Utilizing tools like TransUnion TruVision LTV prescreens can help lenders identify consumers in specific equity positions for refinancing offers, enhancing marketing strategies [7]

Core Insights - TransUnion reported strong second-quarter results for 2025, exceeding analyst expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.08 and revenue of $1.14 billion, reflecting year-over-year increases of 9.1% and 9.5% respectively [1][2][3] Financial Performance - Adjusted EPS for Q2 2025 was $1.08, surpassing the estimate of $0.99, and up from $0.99 in Q2 2024, marking a 9.1% increase [3] - Revenue reached $1.14 billion, compared to the projected $1.1 billion and $1.04 billion in Q2 2024, representing a 9.5% year-over-year growth [3] - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $407 million, an 8.1% increase from $376.6 million in the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.7%, slightly down from 36.2% [3][9] - Net income increased by 29% to $109.6 million from $85 million in the prior year [3] Business Segments - The U.S. Financial Services segment led growth with revenue of $419.9 million, up 17.1% year-over-year [6] - Mortgage revenue grew by 27%, despite a 10% decline in inquiry volumes, driven by price improvements and product mix [6] - The Consumer Interactive segment saw a modest revenue increase of 3.3% [7] - International operations reported a revenue growth of 7.4%, with the UK leading at 19% growth [8] Strategic Initiatives - TransUnion is enhancing its data and analytics capabilities and expanding its technological infrastructure, including the migration of over 90 U.S. Credit customers to the OneTrue cloud platform [5][11] - The company is focusing on product development, launching the TrueIQ analytics suite and TruValidate for fraud detection [12] - Market expansion efforts include the integration of Monevo and plans to acquire TransUnion de Mexico to increase exposure in growth markets [13] Outlook and Guidance - The company raised its full-year 2025 guidance, targeting revenue between $4.432 billion and $4.472 billion, with adjusted EBITDA between $1.58 billion and $1.61 billion [15] - For Q3 2025, revenue is expected to be between $1.12 billion and $1.135 billion, with adjusted EPS around $1.08 [15] - Free cash flow conversion is projected to reach approximately 70% for FY2025, improving to over 90% in 2026 [15]

Transformation and Restructuring - TransUnion's transformation plan is expected to incur one-time pre-tax expenses of $355.0 to $375.0 million from Q4 2023 through the end of 2025, with anticipated annual savings of $120.0 to $140.0 million post-completion [127]. - TransUnion has incurred cumulative expenses of $187.6 million through June 30, 2025, related to restructuring and business optimization efforts [128]. - The company expects to generate annualized savings of approximately $85.0 million from the transformation plan realized in 2024 [127]. Financial Performance - For the three months ended June 30, 2025, revenue increased by $99.0 million, or 9.5%, compared to the same period in 2024, driven by growth in both U.S. Markets and International segments [147]. - Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $192.2 million, reflecting an increase of $9.8 million, or 5.4%, compared to the same period in 2024 [145]. - Net income attributable to TransUnion for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $109.6 million, an increase of $24.6 million, or 28.9%, compared to the same period in 2024 [145]. - Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the same period rose by $30.5 million, or 8.1%, totaling $407.0 million, up from $376.6 million in 2024 [196]. - The company achieved a 71.6% increase in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, totaling $257.7 million compared to $150.1 million in 2024 [196]. Revenue Growth - U.S. Markets revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025, increased by $81.1 million, or 10.0%, driven by growth across all verticals, including the acquisition of Monevo [167]. - Financial Services revenue rose by $61.3 million, or 17.1%, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to price increases in the Mortgage line of business [168]. - International revenue increased by $17.4 million, or 7.4%, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, with contributions from the acquisition of Monevo [172]. Expenses and Costs - Cost of services increased by $63.2 million, or 15.5%, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to higher product and fulfillment costs and labor-related costs [148]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $24.2 million, or 7.8%, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024 [149]. - The company reported a significant increase in stock-based compensation, which rose by $12.4 million, or 44.7%, to $40.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 [196]. Capital Expenditures and Investments - Capital expenditures were 8% of revenues in 2024, below the prior expectation of 9%, and are expected to remain at 8% for 2025 due to investments in technology infrastructure [127]. - The company plans to invest approximately $90 million in the final phase of its technology investment during 2024 and 2025, aimed at enhancing its global technology infrastructure [188]. - Total accelerated technology investment for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $23.2 million, an increase of $5.0 million, or 27.5%, compared to $18.2 million in 2024 [197]. Debt and Liquidity - Total debt as of June 30, 2025, was $5,136.5 million, with net debt of $4,449.0 million, resulting in a net debt to net income ratio of 11.4 [208]. - The company has the ability to request incremental loans under the Senior Secured Credit Facility up to $1,000.0 million, subject to certain conditions [214]. - As of June 30, 2025, TransUnion was in compliance with all debt covenants, allowing dividend payments up to the greater of $100 million or 10.0% of Consolidated EBITDA per year, provided the total net leverage ratio does not exceed 4.75-to-1 [231]. Economic and Market Conditions - The U.S. economy showed resilience in the first half of 2025, with GDP growth and rising real wages, although higher interest rates have slowed demand for consumer loans and impacted the housing sector [121]. - Inflation levels are expected to remain elevated, potentially impacting consumer spending and demand for credit, which could adversely affect TransUnion's business [126]. - The ongoing uncertainty regarding tariff policies and their potential impact on inflation and economic growth may negatively affect consumer sentiment and spending [123]. Taxation - The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was reported at 28.3%, higher than the 21.0% U.S. federal corporate statutory rate [161]. - The effective tax rate for Q2 2025 was 28.3%, compared to 25.7% in Q2 2024 [205]. - The company reported a 94.0% increase in provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2025, amounting to $85.4 million compared to $44.1 million in 2024 [196]. Risks and Uncertainties - The company faces various risks, including macroeconomic effects, competition, and regulatory changes, which could materially affect its financial results [235]. - The forward-looking statements in the report are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated [234]. - The company has a material exposure to interest rate risk due to its outstanding variable-rate debt, which may change based on future business requirements and market conditions [241].

Core Insights - TransUnion reported revenue of $1.14 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 9.5% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.7% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $1.08, up from $0.99 a year ago, representing a surprise of 9.09% over the consensus estimate [1] Revenue Performance - U.S. Markets revenue reached $890.4 million, surpassing the average estimate of $853.91 million by analysts, with a year-over-year change of 10% [4] - Consumer Interactive revenue in U.S. Markets was $146.9 million, exceeding the estimate of $140.66 million [4] - International revenue totaled $252.9 million, above the average estimate of $248.04 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.4% [4] - Total gross revenue was reported at $1.14 billion, compared to the average estimate of $1.1 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of 9.4% [4] Segment Performance - Financial Services revenue in U.S. Markets was $419.9 million, exceeding the estimate of $392.61 million, with a year-over-year increase of 17.1% [4] - Emerging Verticals revenue in U.S. Markets was $323.6 million, slightly above the estimate of $321.7 million, showing a year-over-year change of 4.9% [4] - International revenue from Canada was $42.3 million, surpassing the estimate of $39.93 million, with a year-over-year change of 9% [4] - International revenue from the UK was $67.2 million, exceeding the estimate of $65 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 18.7% [4] - International revenue from Asia Pacific was $24.5 million, below the estimate of $26.66 million, showing a year-over-year decline of 6.5% [4] - International revenue from Africa was $18.2 million, above the estimate of $17.03 million, with a year-over-year increase of 15.2% [4] Stock Performance - TransUnion shares have returned 6.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's return of 5.7% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, TransUnion exceeded all key financial guidance metrics, achieving 9% organic revenue growth on a constant currency basis, surpassing the 3% to 5% guidance [6][39] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.7%, ahead of the 34.8% to 35.3% guidance [40] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.08, a 9% increase and above the high end of guidance [40] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Market segment revenue grew by 10%, with Financial Services up 17% and 11% excluding mortgage [41] - Consumer lending growth accelerated to 18%, with auto growing by 19% and mortgage revenue increasing by 29% despite flat inquiry volumes [42][43] - Emerging verticals grew by 5%, with double-digit growth in insurance and mid-single-digit growth in tech, retail, and e-commerce [44] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market segment delivered 10% growth, with robust activity from FinTech lenders and healthy consumer demand for debt consolidation products [7][9] - International revenue grew by 6% on an organic constant currency basis, with India’s growth accelerating to 8% [10][46] - Canada and Africa each grew double digits, while Asia Pacific declined by 8% due to lapping one-time consulting revenue [47][48] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing its 2025 strategic priorities, particularly in the fast-growing Trusted Call Solutions business [5][60] - TransUnion aims to enhance its product offerings and customer experience through innovation and modernization of technology [19][23] - The strategy includes deeper penetration of core verticals, scaling existing solutions, and broadening the product portfolio [36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the U.S. lending environment remains stable but muted, with consumer lending showing signs of recovery [14][88] - The company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance based on strong first-half results and continued business momentum [13][50] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth opportunities in India, anticipating a return to high teens organic growth by Q4 [106] Other Important Information - The leverage ratio declined to 2.8 times, with plans to delever to 2.5 times before the anticipated Mexico acquisition [11][49] - The company has repurchased $47 million in shares year-to-date, aligning with its balanced approach to capital deployment [12][49] - One-time charges related to the transformation program totaled $29 million in Q2, with a total of $315 million incurred to date [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the outperformance in lending types? - Management indicated that a combination of customer mix and new technology/product innovation is driving the outperformance, particularly in consumer lending and FinTech [66][67] Question: What is the momentum behind alternative data bureaus? - The momentum is attributed to re-platforming and innovation at Factor Trust, leading to increased business wins and a robust pipeline [72][74] Question: How is the Mexico acquisition performing? - The asset is performing well and is on plan, with the acquisition expected to close by year-end after clearing regulatory hurdles [75][77] Question: What are the initial learnings from the CI freemium rollout? - The rollout is progressing well, with expectations for mid-single-digit growth in the Consumer Interactive business as new offerings are optimized [81][82] Question: How is the consumer lending environment evolving? - The environment is stable but showing improvement, with consumer lending recovering and card activity becoming more optimistic [88][90] Question: What is the outlook for India? - India is expected to achieve a 10% growth rate for the full year, with high teens growth anticipated in Q4 due to improved lending conditions [106][108]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, TransUnion exceeded all key financial guidance metrics, achieving 9% organic revenue growth on a constant currency basis, surpassing the 3% to 5% guidance [6][39] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.7%, ahead of the 34.8% to 35.3% guidance [40] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.08, a 9% increase and above the high end of guidance [40] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Market segment revenue grew by 10%, with Financial Services up 17% and 11% excluding mortgage [41] - Consumer lending growth accelerated to 18%, with auto growing 19% and mortgage revenue increasing by 29% despite flat inquiry volumes [42][43] - Emerging verticals grew by 5%, with double-digit growth in insurance and mid-single-digit growth in tech, retail, and e-commerce [44] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market segment delivered 10% growth, with robust activity from FinTech lenders and healthy consumer demand for debt consolidation products [7][9] - International revenue grew by 6% on an organic constant currency basis, with India’s growth accelerating to 8% [10][46] - Canada and Africa each grew double digits, while Asia Pacific declined by 8% due to lapping one-time consulting revenue [47][48] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing its 2025 strategic priorities, particularly in the fast-growing Trusted Call Solutions business [5][60] - TransUnion aims to enhance its product offerings and customer experience through innovation and technology modernization [19][23] - The strategy includes deeper penetration of core verticals, scaling existing solutions, and broadening the product portfolio [36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the U.S. lending environment remains stable but muted, with consumer lending showing signs of recovery [14][88] - The company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance based on strong first-half results and continued business momentum [13][50] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth opportunities in India, anticipating a return to high teens organic growth by Q4 [106] Other Important Information - The leverage ratio declined to 2.8 times, with plans to deleverage to 2.5 times before the anticipated Mexico acquisition [11][49] - The company has repurchased $47 million in shares year-to-date, aligning with its balanced approach to capital deployment [12][49] - One-time charges related to the transformation program totaled $29 million in Q2, with a total of $315 million incurred to date [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the outperformance in lending types? - Management indicated that a combination of customer mix and new technology/product innovation is driving the outperformance, particularly in consumer lending and FinTech [66][67] Question: What is the momentum for alternative data bureaus? - The momentum is attributed to re-platforming and innovation at Factor Trust, leading to increased business wins and a robust pipeline [72][74] Question: How is the Mexico acquisition performing? - The asset is performing well and is on plan, with the company targeting to close the acquisition by year-end [75][77] Question: What are the initial learnings from the CI freemium rollout? - The rollout is progressing well, with expectations for mid-single-digit growth in the Consumer Interactive business as new offerings are optimized [81][82] Question: How is the consumer lending environment evolving? - The environment is stable but showing improvement, with consumer lending recovering and card activity becoming more optimistic [88][90] Question: What is the outlook for India? - India is expected to achieve a 10% growth rate for the full year, with high teens growth anticipated in Q4 due to improved lending conditions [106][108]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - TransUnion exceeded all key financial guidance metrics for the sixth consecutive quarter, achieving high single-digit organic revenue growth of 9% on an organic constant currency basis, surpassing the 3% to 5% guidance [5][35] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.7%, exceeding the guidance of 34.8% to 35.3% [36] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose to $1.08, a 9% increase and above the high end of guidance [36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Market segment revenue grew by 10%, with Financial Services up 17% and 11% growth excluding mortgage [38] - Consumer lending and auto segments experienced double-digit growth, while card and banking grew in mid-single digits [6][38] - Emerging verticals grew by 5%, with insurance showing double-digit growth driven by recovery in marketing and consumer shopping activity [8][40] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market segment delivered 10% growth, with robust activity from FinTech lenders and a 29% increase in mortgage revenue despite flat inquiries [6][39] - International revenue grew by 6% on an organic constant currency basis, with India showing an acceleration to 8% growth [8][42] - Canada and Africa also reported double-digit growth, while Asia Pacific declined by 8% due to lapping one-time consulting revenue [44] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on execution and value creation, with an emphasis on product innovation and expanding its suite of solutions [57] - TransUnion aims to deepen penetration in core verticals, scale existing solutions, and broaden its product portfolio, particularly in Trusted Call Solutions [33][32] - The company is positioned to capitalize on significant growth opportunities in India, targeting over 20% annual growth in the medium term [15][109] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the U.S. lending environment remains stable but muted, with consumer lending showing signs of recovery [12][82] - The company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance, reflecting strong first-half results and continued business momentum [11][57] - Concerns about inflation and interest rates were acknowledged, but management remains optimistic about the resilience of consumers and lenders [12][13] Other Important Information - The leverage ratio declined to 2.8 times, with plans to deleverage to 2.5 times before the anticipated acquisition in Mexico [9][46] - The company has repurchased $47 million in shares year-to-date, aligning with its balanced approach to capital deployment [10][46] - One-time charges related to the transformation program totaled $29 million in the quarter, with a total of $315 million incurred to date [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the outperformance across lending types? - Management indicated that a combination of customer mix and new technology/product innovation is driving the outperformance, particularly in consumer lending and FinTech [61][62] Question: What is the momentum for alternative data bureaus? - The momentum is attributed to re-platforming and innovation at Factor Trust, leading to increased business wins and a robust pipeline [67][70] Question: How is the Mexico acquisition performing? - The asset is performing well and is on plan, with the acquisition expected to close by the end of the year after clearing regulatory hurdles [72] Question: What are the initial learnings from the CI freemium rollout? - The rollout is progressing well, with expectations for mid-single-digit growth in the Consumer Interactive business as new offerings are integrated [74][78] Question: How is the consumer lending environment evolving? - The environment is stable but showing improvement, with consumer lending recovering and card activity becoming more optimistic [80][82] Question: What is the outlook for the mortgage market? - The mortgage market is at a bottom, with inquiries flat but revenue increasing due to pricing and pre-qualification traction [97][99] Question: What is the growth outlook for India? - India is expected to achieve a 10% growth rate for the full year, with potential for high teens growth in the fourth quarter as lending volumes recover [104][109]

Financial Performance & Guidance - Second quarter revenue reached $1.14 billion, a 10% increase[43] - Organic constant currency revenue grew by 9%, or approximately 6.5% excluding mortgage impacts[10, 44] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $407 million, up 8%[43] - The company is raising full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $4.432 billion - $4.472 billion, representing a 6% to 7% increase[13, 62] - Full-year Adjusted EBITDA is guided to $1.580 billion - $1.610 billion, a 5% to 7% increase[67] - Adjusted Diluted EPS for the full year is expected to be $4.03 to $4.14, a 3% to 6% increase[67] Segment Performance - U S Markets revenue increased by 10% to $890 million, with Financial Services growing by 17%[10, 45] - International revenue grew by 6%, with India accelerating to 8% growth[10] Strategic Initiatives - Trusted Call Solutions (TCS) revenue is expected to scale from approximately $50 million in 2022 to an expected $150 million in 2025[27] - The company is targeting approximately $250 million in revenue for Trusted Call Solutions by 2028[42] - The company repurchased $47 million in shares year-to-date through mid-July[10, 57]

Core Viewpoint - TransUnion reported quarterly earnings of $1.08 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.99 per share, marking a year-over-year increase from $0.99 per share [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $1.14 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.70% and showing growth from $1.04 billion a year ago [2] - Over the last four quarters, TransUnion has consistently exceeded consensus EPS estimates and revenue expectations [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - TransUnion shares have increased approximately 2% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.1% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, with current consensus EPS estimates at $1.04 for the upcoming quarter and $4.10 for the current fiscal year [7] Industry Context - The Business - Information Services industry, to which TransUnion belongs, is currently ranked in the top 14% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable environment for stock performance [8]

Core Insights - TransUnion reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, with total revenue reaching $1,140 million, marking a 10% increase compared to Q2 2024 [2][4][6] - The company raised its 2025 revenue growth guidance to 6-7%, reflecting strong performance in the first half of the year [4][6] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was $1,140 million, a 10% increase year-over-year, with 9% organic constant currency growth [2][6] - Net income attributable to TransUnion was $110 million, up from $85 million in Q2 2024, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.56 compared to $0.44 in the prior year [7][29] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $407 million, an 8% increase from $377 million in Q2 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.7% [7][29] Segment Performance - U.S. Markets revenue grew by 10%, driven by Financial Services and Insurance, while International revenue increased by 6% on an organic constant currency basis [4][5] - Financial Services segment revenue was $420 million, reflecting a 17% growth [5][6] - International revenue totaled $253 million, with Canada and Africa showing double-digit growth [8] Liquidity and Capital Resources - Cash and cash equivalents stood at $688 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to $679 million at the end of 2024 [9][10] - The company repurchased $47 million in shares through mid-July 2025 [6] Outlook - The company anticipates Q3 2025 revenue between $1,115 million and $1,135 million, with expected revenue growth of 3-5% [12] - For the full year 2025, revenue is projected to be between $4,432 million and $4,472 million, with net income growth expected to be between 14% and 28% [12][13]