Western Union Co (WU)

Currency in USD
8.90
-0.43(-4.61%)
Closed·
8.94+0.04(+0.43%)
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Unusual trading volume
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
7.959.07
52 wk Range
7.8510.37
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
9.33
Open
8.36
Day's Range
7.95-9.07
52 wk Range
7.85-10.37
Volume
49.74M
Average Volume (3m)
9.28M
1-Year Change
-8.3497%
Book Value / Share
3.01
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
9.62
Upside
+8.04%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Western Union Co News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

The Western Union Company provides money movement payments, and digital financial services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agents and owned locations, as well as through websites and mobile devices. The Consumer Services segments offers bill payment services, money order and media network services, travel money services, check acceptance services, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Western Union Co SWOT Analysis


Digital Pivot
Western Union's Evolve 2025 initiative drives digital growth, with transactions up 15% in Q3 2024, marking six consecutive quarters of double-digit expansion
Financial Resilience
Despite market challenges, Western Union maintains strong profitability with an 11.28% return on assets and trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 3.89x
Market Headwinds
Explore Western Union's strategies to overcome retail business decline and regional challenges, particularly in Latin America, amid changing immigration policies
Analyst Outlook
Average price target ranges from $10 to $14, reflecting varied perspectives on Western Union's ability to navigate digital transformation and market competition
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Western Union Co Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Western Union Q1 2026 EPS of $0.25 missed forecast of $0.39 by 35.9%; revenue slightly beat at $983M vs. $965.42M expected.
  • Stock plunged 11.68% in pre-market to $8.24, near 52-week low; adjusted operating margin compressed to 13% amid cost pressures.
  • Consumer Services revenue surged 33% and Branded Digital grew 6%, offsetting overall 1% revenue decline year-over-year.
  • Company launching USDPT stablecoin and Digital Asset Network to enhance digital capabilities and drive long-term growth.
  • Operating cash flow fell 26% to $109M; management focuses on cost structure improvements despite FX headwinds and integration risks.
Last Updated: 24/04/2026, 11:48 pm
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P/E Ratio
5.6x19.4x9.9x
PEG Ratio
−0.130.380.03
Price/Book
2.9x3.1x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x0.4x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
1.1%0.6%15.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
10 Hold
6 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Sell

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 9.62
(+8.04% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wolfe Research
Sell9.00+1.12%10.00Maintain24/04/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Sell9.00+1.12%-Maintain24/03/2026
Citizens
Hold---Maintain23/02/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Sell9.00+1.12%-New Coverage27/01/2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold10.00+12.36%9.00Maintain02/01/2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.52%
Dividend Yield
9.89%
Industry Median 1.41%
Annualised payout
0.94
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+0.87%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
24/04/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.25 / 0.39
Revenue / Forecast
983M / 965.42M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WU Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Western Union (WU) Stock Price Today?

The Western Union stock price today is 8.90 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Western Union Trade On?

Western Union is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Western Union?

The stock symbol for Western Union is "WU."

Does Western Union Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Western Union dividend yield is 10.56%.

What Is the Western Union Market Cap?

As of today, Western Union market cap is 2.78B USD.

What Is Western Union's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Western Union EPS (TTM) is 1.52.

When Is the Next Western Union Earnings Date?

Western Union will release its next earnings report on 05/08/2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WU a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Western Union Stock Split?

Western Union has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Western Union Have?

Western Union has 9600 employees.

What is the current trading status of Western Union (WU)?

As of 25/04/2026, Western Union (WU) is trading at a price of 8.90 USD, with a previous close of 9.33 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 7.95 USD to 9.07 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 7.85 USD to 10.37 USD.

What Is Western Union (WU) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Western Union is 9.62 USD, with a high estimate of 16 USD and a low estimate of 7 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 6 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Sell. The stock has an +8.04% Upside potential.

What Is the WU Premarket Price?

WU's last pre-market stock price is 8.24 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,800,000.00, and the stock has decreased by -1.09, or -11.68%.

What Is the WU After Hours Price?

WU's last after hours stock price is 8.94 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.04, or 0.43%.
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