Western Union (WU)
NYSE:WU
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WU Stock Chart & Stats
$9.48
-$0.07(-0.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$9.48
-$0.07(-0.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.85 - $10.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.15M
Average Volume (3M)7.54M
Market Cap
$2.84B
Enterprise Value$1.91B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$909.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.6
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
Shares Outstanding312,435,100
10 Day Avg. Volume6,363,666
30 Day Avg. Volume7,538,612
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.14
Price to Book (P/B)3.17
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio7.74
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.67
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.47
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$8.83Price Target Upside-6.82% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisitions And Cross-sellingAcquisitions of Intermex and Eurochange are expected to strengthen retail and travel-money businesses and enable cross-selling synergies that could improve the company’s revenue mix.
Cash Flow And Shareholder ReturnsStrong free cash flow and completion of key tax obligations should support the dividend and share repurchases, reinforcing shareholder value and downside support.
Digital Platform PartnershipsInvestments in the retail technology platform have secured exclusive partnership wins, demonstrating network strength and supporting growth in digital offerings and consumer services.
Bears Say
Aggressive Competitor PricingCompetitors offering aggressive new-customer deals are flattening acquisition trends and compressing fees, risking market share loss and revenue pressure.
Immigration-related Demand ShockTighter US immigration policies are reducing remittance frequency on key corridors, lowering transaction volumes that have historically driven revenue.
Macroeconomic And Regulatory UncertaintyGeopolitical uncertainty and macro volatility could weaken demand across the Americas and make company guidance vulnerable to external shocks and enforcement actions.
Western Union News
WU FAQ
What was Western Union’s price range in the past 12 months?
Western Union lowest stock price was $7.85 and its highest was $10.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Union’s market cap?
Western Union’s market cap is $2.84B.
When is Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 94 days.
How were Western Union’s earnings last quarter?
Western Union released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2026. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.391 by -$0.141.
Is Western Union overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Western Union’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Western Union pay dividends?
Western Union pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.235 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10.18%. See more information on Western Union dividends here
What is Western Union’s EPS estimate?
Western Union’s EPS estimate is 0.44.
How many shares outstanding does Western Union have?
Western Union has 312,435,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Union’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Union reported an EPS of $0.25 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.391. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.609%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Western Union?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Western Union Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$8.83 (-6.82% Downside)
$8.83 (-6.82% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WU Sentiment 55%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 278.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $56.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
47.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Western Union
The Western Union Company provides money movement and payment services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Consumer-to-Consumer and Business Solutions. The Consumer-to-Consumer segment facilitates money transfers between two consumers, primarily through a network of third-party agents and sub-agents; and offers international cross-border transfers and intra-country transfers, as well as money transfer transactions through websites and mobile devices. The Business Solutions segment provides payment and foreign exchange solutions, primarily cross-border and cross-currency transactions for small and medium size enterprises, other organizations, and individuals; and foreign currency forward and option contracts. It also offers bill payment services that facilitates payments from consumers to businesses and other organizations, as well as offers money order and other services. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
WU Company Deck
WU Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced near‑term challenges (notably a sharp EPS decline, margin and cash flow headwinds, FX and Americas retail softness) against clear signs of operational stabilization, strong digital and Consumer Services momentum, active strategic M&A, and a detailed digital asset rollout. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance and accelerated an efficiency program to offset quarter‑specific pressures, signaling confidence in a recovery across the remainder of the year.View all WU earnings summariesWU Revenue Breakdown
91.92% Consumer-to-Consumer
0.68% Business Solutions
7.40% Other
WU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$8.83
▼(-6.82% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.49% Insiders
27.41% Mutual Funds
1.96% Other Institutional Investors
36.16% Public Companies and Individual Investors