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Western Union (WU)
NYSE:WU
WU Stock Chart & Stats
$9.40
-$0.07(-0.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$9.40
-$0.07(-0.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.85 - $11.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.15M
Average Volume (3M)6.04M
Market Cap
$3.03B
Enterprise Value$4.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.82B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.59B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.1
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Feb 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.43Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.47
Shares Outstanding317,844,900
10 Day Avg. Volume7,303,629
30 Day Avg. Volume6,038,270
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)3.72
Price to Sales (P/S)0.86
P/FCF Ratio9.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.39
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.56
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.00Price Target Upside-4.26% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cloud Migration And Digital TransformationTransitioning to a digital-first model and migrating core systems to the cloud could unlock operational efficiencies and new product opportunities that support sustained revenue growth.
Retail Network MonetizationExtensive retail agent presence provides cash-out accessibility for digital wallet users and lowers customer-acquisition costs, creating a bridge to monetize digital payments through an established distribution footprint.
Stablecoin And Settlement EfficiencyIntroduction of a U.S. dollar stablecoin and a Digital Asset Network may accelerate settlement times and reduce distribution partners' pre-funding needs, improving capital efficiency for cross-border flows.
Bears Say
Execution And Scale RiskLarge global scale and a long legacy create execution complexity that could delay digital momentum and prolong the period before new initiatives meaningfully move the stock.
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 $11.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Union’s market cap?
Western Union’s market cap is $3.03B.
When is Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 20, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were Western Union’s earnings last quarter?
Western Union released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2025. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.429 by $0.041.
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 0.43.
How many shares outstanding does Western Union have?
Western Union has 317,844,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Union’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Union reported an EPS of $0.47 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.429. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.202%.
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:
$9.00 (-4.26% Downside)
$9.00 (-4.26% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 740.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $89.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 6.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
97.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.41%
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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of positive developments and ongoing challenges. While the company has shown strong growth in its digital and consumer services segments and has successfully integrated recent acquisitions, it faces revenue declines and challenges in North America, largely due to macroeconomic factors and U.S. immigration policies. The company's cost management and operational efficiency are noteworthy positives.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
$9.00
▼(-4.26% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.92% Insiders
22.84% Mutual Funds
0.14% Other Institutional Investors
42.61% Public Companies and Individual Investors