For its second fiscal quarter (ending June 30), TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) has reported a 57% increase in E.P.S. from $0.28 a year ago to $0.44 in the current quarter. However, this result fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.97 by $-0.53. For the latest four quarters through June 30, E.P.S. were $-0.85 versus $1.11 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -177%.
Recent Price Action
On 7/25/24, TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) stock enjoyed a very large increase of 8.0%, closing at $83.81. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 260% of normal. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months and has risen 5.7% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to be above the cost of capital, TRU is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
TransUnion has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). The Value Trend Rating reflects very contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. TransUnion has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 36 but a very high Power Rating of 90, with the Positive Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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