TransUnion announced that TIME has recognized its Branded Call Display solution as one of the Best Inventions of 2026 in the Connectivity & Communication category. The solution helps consumers identify legitimate callers and authenticate calls in real-time, reducing fraud while improving engagement for businesses. The technology has delivered over 7 billion branded-call impressions and demonstrated significant business benefits including 105% lift in answer rates and 40% increase in callback rates across banking, healthcare, insurance and government sectors.

FactSet Research (FDS) reported quarterly earnings of $4.52 per share, beating consensus estimates of $4.32 and surpassing revenue expectations with $634.7 million. However, the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 by 22.5 percentage points year-to-date. The company received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with mixed estimate revisions, suggesting near-term performance in line with the market.

The global debt management services market is estimated at USD 47.17 billion and is projected to reach USD 99.9 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 7.79%. Growth is driven by rising consumer debt, increasing financial awareness, fintech innovation, and cloud adoption. Debt consolidation services currently lead the market, while debt settlement services are expected to register higher growth. Asia is forecast to experience notable growth due to rapid urbanization and expanding credit access.

The Business Information Services industry is being reshaped by AI, proprietary data, and cloud-based subscription platforms. FactSet, Verisk, and TransUnion are well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand for analytics, fraud detection, and risk solutions, though intensifying competition and macroeconomic sensitivity present challenges. The industry ranks #80 among 247 Zacks industries and has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year.

TransUnion announced that President and CEO Chris Cartwright will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 15, 2026. The presentation will be webcast live on the company's investor relations website with a replay available afterward.

TransUnion reported strong Q2 2026 results with adjusted earnings of $1.23 per share and revenues of $1.31 billion, both beating consensus estimates. U.S. Markets and International segments showed solid growth, though adjusted EBITDA margins contracted 90 basis points due to FICO mortgage royalties. The company raised full-year 2026 guidance but faces downward estimate revisions, earning a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.

Canadian consumer debt reached a record $2.64 trillion in Q2 2026, growing 4.6% year-over-year as existing borrowers carried larger balances. While mortgage delinquencies remained low overall at 99.7% on-time payments, serious delinquencies rose modestly with stress concentrated in Ontario and British Columbia. Consumer insolvency rates climbed to 1.10%, the highest in two years, driven primarily by non-mortgage holders facing affordability pressures. The credit market showed signs of stabilizing but remains uneven across regions and consumer segments.

TransUnion's Q2 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report shows consumer credit remains widely available with 262 million consumers carrying balances and total outstanding balances reaching $18.6 trillion (+2.8% YoY). While credit access expanded across all segments, delinquency rates remained relatively stable despite affordability pressures. Credit card originations grew 11.8% YoY, personal loan balances hit a record $281 billion, and mortgage originations rose 26% YoY, though auto loan affordability challenges persist with monthly payments up 38.7% since 2019.

According to TransUnion Canada's Q2 2026 Consumer Pulse Survey, Canadians show modest financial improvement with 45% optimistic about household finances over the next 12 months and 25% planning to seek new credit. However, persistent affordability pressures remain, with 86% citing inflation as a top concern and 50% reporting incomes not keeping pace with inflation. Rising fraud threats are prompting more proactive financial management, with 40% checking credit reports monthly.

A TransUnion Canada study reveals that while 45% of Canadians express optimism about their household finances, affordability pressures persist with 86% citing inflation as a top concern. Despite 25% of consumers planning to apply for new credit, many remain cautious about borrowing costs. Additionally, 40% of Canadians now check their credit reports monthly as fraud threats rise.

TransUnion released a report analyzing how mortgage rate changes would impact mortgage-ready renters across U.S. metropolitan areas. The report categorizes markets into four types based on rate sensitivity and highlights that major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are less sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. Real estate professionals are advised to focus on strengthening housing supply before demand increases, with tools like TruLookup for Real Estate to identify potential property sales opportunities.

Generation Z is the fastest-growing credit segment in Canada, with 460,000+ new consumers entering the market and non-mortgage debt balances rising 9.1% year-over-year. Despite higher delinquency rates than other generations, Gen Z showed the strongest credit performance improvement. Overall Canadian credit delinquencies are stabilizing after peaking in early 2025, though regional variations persist with Alberta at 2.43% and Quebec at 1.36%. Mortgage balances grew 3.85% to $1.91 billion, with delinquency rates returning to pre-pandemic levels.