Analyst Scoreboard: 16 Ratings For TransUnion

In the latest quarter, 16 analysts provided ratings for TransUnion TRU, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.

The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.

Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish
Total Ratings 5 4 6 1 0
Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0
1M Ago 0 1 1 0 0
2M Ago 0 1 0 0 0
3M Ago 4 2 5 1 0

Analysts have set 12-month price targets for TransUnion, revealing an average target of $68.19, a high estimate of $85.00, and a low estimate of $44.00. A 13.83% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $79.13.

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Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown

A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive TransUnion is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target
Surinder Thind Jefferies Raises Buy $85.00 $75.00
Toni Kaplan Goldman Sachs Raises Neutral $72.00 $63.00
Owen Lau Oppenheimer Announces Outperform $81.00 -
Toni Kaplan Morgan Stanley Raises Overweight $76.00 $70.00
Faiza Alwy Deutsche Bank Raises Buy $68.00 $57.00
Shlomo Rosenbaum Stifel Raises Buy $64.00 $59.00
Toni Kaplan Goldman Sachs Lowers Neutral $63.00 $73.00
Toni Kaplan Goldman Sachs Lowers Neutral $63.00 $73.00
Shlomo Rosenbaum Stifel Lowers Buy $59.00 $90.00
Toni Kaplan Goldman Sachs Lowers Neutral $73.00 $85.00
Ashish Sabadra RBC Capital Lowers Outperform $70.00 $97.00
Manav Patnaik Barclays Lowers Equal-Weight $55.00 $80.00
Toni Kaplan Goldman Sachs Lowers Neutral $73.00 $85.00
Toni Kaplan Morgan Stanley Lowers Overweight $70.00 $93.00
Heather Balsky B of A Securities Lowers Underperform $44.00 $95.00
Kyle Peterson Needham Lowers Buy $75.00 $92.00

Key Insights:

  • Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to TransUnion. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.
  • Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of TransUnion compared to the broader market.
  • Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of TransUnion's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.

To gain a panoramic view of TransUnion's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.

Stay up to date on TransUnion analyst ratings.

Get to Know TransUnion Better

TransUnion is one of the leading credit bureaus in the United States, providing the consumer information that is the basis for granting credit. The company also provides fraud detection, marketing, and analytical services. TransUnion operates in over 30 countries, and about a quarter of its revenue comes from international markets.

Understanding the Numbers: TransUnion's Finances

Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.

Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, TransUnion showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 3.25% as of 30 September, 2023. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.

Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -32.91%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.

Return on Equity (ROE): TransUnion's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -7.68%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA): TransUnion's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -2.81%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.

Debt Management: TransUnion's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.39. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.

Analyst Ratings: Simplified

Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter.

Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.

If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in Benzinga Pro.

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