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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$7.10 - $10.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.15M
Average Volume (3M)8.24M
Market Cap
$2.45B
Enterprise Value$3.38B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.93B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.62B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.7
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.37
Shares Outstanding312,435,100
10 Day Avg. Volume9,730,116
30 Day Avg. Volume8,239,275
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 Cap1.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.46
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$8.25Price Target Upside-12.97% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.75
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Profitability And MarginsSustained mid-to-high teens EBIT/EBITDA margins and a ~12% net margin provide durable earnings power across cycles. Strong margins support reinvestment, dividend/capital returns and absorption of integration costs for M&A, preserving long-term cash generation and shareholder optionality.
Notable Deleveraging / Cleaner Balance SheetA materially reduced leverage profile improves financial flexibility and lowers refinancing risk, enabling the company to fund strategic M&A, digital investments and share returns without the same strain from prior debt loads. This structural de‑risking strengthens resilience.
Strategic M&A And Digital-asset RoadmapTargeted acquisitions expand agent footprint and corridor coverage while digital initiatives (USDPT, DAN, stable card) create new settlement rails and product channels. These structural moves diversify revenue, lower reliance on cash pickup, and position WU for durable digital-led growth.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue ContractionA persistent top-line decline erodes operating leverage and compresses long-term growth potential. Continued shrinkage increases dependence on cost programs or M&A to offset lost volume, making margin and cash targets harder to sustain absent durable revenue inflection.
Weaker Free Cash Flow And Cash ConversionDeclining free cash flow and sub‑par cash conversion reduce internal funding for capex, M&A and shareholder returns. Structurally weaker FCF raises reliance on external financing for growth initiatives and increases vulnerability to shocks or slower-than-expected integration paybacks.
Regulatory/execution And Near-term Funding ReliancePending regulator sign-off on Intermex and recent financing actions signal execution and funding risk. Delays or restrictive approvals could postpone synergies and require additional liquidity or higher-cost funding, elevating near-term leverage and integration uncertainty.
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WU FAQ
What was Western Union Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Western Union Company lowest stock price was $7.09 and its highest was $10.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Union Company’s market cap?
Western Union Company’s market cap is $2.45B.
When is Western Union Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Union Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Western Union Company’s earnings last quarter?
Western Union Company 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 Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Western Union Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Western Union Company pay dividends?
Western Union Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.235 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10.18%. See more information on Western Union Company dividends here
What is Western Union Company’s EPS estimate?
Western Union Company’s EPS estimate is 0.44.
How many shares outstanding does Western Union Company have?
Western Union Company has 312,435,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Union Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Union Company 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 -4.614%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Western Union Company?
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$8.25 (-12.97% Downside)
$8.25 (-12.97% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 709.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $240.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1.10%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
47.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Western Union Company
Western Union operates as a global financial services provider, specializing in fund transfers and diverse payment solutions. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Consumer-to-Consumer and Business Solutions. The Consumer-to-Consumer division enables individuals to send money to other individuals, primarily leveraging an extensive network of independent agents and sub-agents. This service covers both international transfers across borders and domestic transactions within a single country, as well as digital transfers facilitated through its websites and mobile applications. Conversely, the Business Solutions segment offers payment and foreign exchange services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, various organizations, and even individuals. These services predominantly involve cross-border and cross-currency transactions and include financial tools like foreign currency forward and option contracts. Additionally, the company provides bill payment services, allowing individual customers to make payments to businesses and other organizations, alongside offering money orders and other related financial services. Western Union was founded in 1851 and its corporate headquarters are located 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
$8.25
▼(-12.97% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.51% Insiders
28.69% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
36.32% Public Companies and Individual Investors