James Faucette, an analyst from Morgan Stanley, maintained the Sell rating on Western Union (WU – Research Report). The associated price target is $9.00.
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James Faucette has given his Sell rating due to a combination of factors affecting Western Union. Despite the stable growth in Branded Digital revenue and improvements in the Retail sector, there are concerns about macroeconomic challenges. The slowdown in North America, influenced by elections in Latin America and the impact of the Trump administration, persists and contributes to uncertainties in the market.
While Western Union has managed to reduce digital customer acquisition costs, its exposure to volatile end-markets and competitive pressures in key corridors make it a relative underperformer in the Payments sector. The outlook, although broadly in line with consensus estimates, suggests that growth may be more weighted towards the latter half of 2025, posing additional risks for investors.
According to TipRanks, Faucette is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 5.7% and a 64.81% success rate. Faucette covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Endava, Fiserv, and Block.
In another report released today, Barclays also maintained a Sell rating on the stock with a $10.00 price target.