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Western Union Company (WU)
:WU
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WU Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.19 - $14.19
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.15M
Average Volume (3M)4.74M
Market Cap
$3.56B
Enterprise Value$5.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.4
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Feb 06, 2025EPS Estimate
0.42Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 23, 2024Dividend Yield8.94%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.96
Shares Outstanding337,801,060
10 Day Avg. Volume3,862,012
30 Day Avg. Volume4,738,183
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.34
Alpha-0.02
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.85
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)4.20
P/FCF Ratio4.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.56
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.97
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.17Price Target Upside15.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
Western Union News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital And Consumer Services GrowthSolid growth in Branded Digital as WU saw digital transactions and revenue accelerate sequentially in 3Q24.
Dividend And Capital ReturnsThe company has a strong dividend yield of 8% and continues with aggressive capital returns.
Retail Business EnhancementRetail benefitted from platform enhancements and the rollout of debit acceptance across select agents in Europe, where debit-enabled agents saw transaction growth significantly faster than cash-only agents.
Bears Say
Competitive RisksThe company is facing continued headwinds for its retail business and ongoing secular risk from pure-play digital competitors.
Geopolitical And Economic ChallengesEmerging softness in North America and political choppiness impacting LACA may offset WU's growth initiatives.
Profitability ChallengesSofter remittance growth in low and middle-income countries may pressure profitability, requiring greater investment spend.
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Ownership Overview
0.62% Insiders
26.78% Mutual Funds
1.09% Other Institutional Investors
37.17% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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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 $10.19 and its highest was $14.19 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Union Company’s market cap?
Western Union Company’s market cap is $3.56B.
When is Western Union Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Union Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 06, 2025 which is in 19 days.
How were Western Union Company’s earnings last quarter?
Western Union Company released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2024. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.438 by $0.022.
Is Western Union Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Western Union Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Western Union Company pay dividends?
Western Union Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.936 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.94%. See more information on Western Union Company dividends here
What is Western Union Company’s EPS estimate?
Western Union Company’s EPS estimate is 0.42.
How many shares outstanding does Western Union Company have?
Western Union Company has 337,801,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Union Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Union Company reported an EPS of $0.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.438. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.363%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Western Union Company?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Western Union Company’s share is Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC. It holds Western Union Company’s shares valued at 12M.
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Western Union Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$12.17 (15.46% Upside)
$12.17 (15.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
106.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Western Union Company
The Western Union Co. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of money transfer and payment services. It operates through the following segments: Consumer-to-Consumer; Business Solutions; and Other. The Consumer-to-Consumer segment facilitates money transfers between two consumers. The Business Solutions segment offers payment and foreign exchange solutions, primarily cross-border, cross-currency transactions, for small and medium size enterprises and other organizations and individuals. The Other segment comprises electronic-based and cash-based bill payment services. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.
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WU Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Western Union's earnings call showcased positive developments in its branded digital and Consumer Services segments, while facing challenges in Latin America and volatility in Iraq revenue. Strategic acquisitions indicate a forward-looking approach to growth.Read More>---
WU Revenue Breakdown
91.92% Consumer-to-Consumer
0.68% Business Solutions
7.40% Other
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WU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$12.17
▲(15.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering WU
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1 Year Success Rate
15/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+6.92%
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