=TransUnion (TRU) reported earnings on Tue 14 Feb 2017 (b/o)

TransUnion beats by $0.08, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS above consensus, revs in-line; guides FY17 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus :

• Reports Q4 (Dec) earnings of $0.44 per share, $0.08 better than the Capital IQ Consensus of $0.36; revenues rose 12.9% year/year to $435.9 mln vs the $427.26 mln Capital IQ Consensus.
• Co issues guidance for Q1, sees EPS of $0.38-0.39 vs. $0.35 Capital IQ Consensus Estimate; sees Q1 revs of $440-445 mln vs. $441.68 mln Capital IQ Consensus Estimate.
• Co issues upside guidance for FY17, sees EPS of $1.71-1.76 vs. $1.58 Capital IQ Consensus Estimate; sees FY17 revs of $1.835-1.85 bln vs. $1.83 bln Capital IQ Consensus Estimate.
• "In 2017, we expect another strong year of revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS growth driven by solid broad-based growth across our diversified portfolio," said Peck. "As a result of our strong financial performance, balance sheet deleveraging, and a long-term growth plan built on continuous innovation, we will begin to appropriately and opportunistically return capital to our shareholders. To that end, today we are announcing our intention to repurchase up to $300 million of stock over the next three years."