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Western Union (WU)
NYSE:WU
WU Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.04 - $14.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.15M
Average Volume (3M)5.61M
Market Cap
$3.53B
Enterprise Value$5.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.13B
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.8
Beta0.42
Next Earnings
May 06, 2025EPS Estimate
0.42Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 17, 2025Dividend Yield8.96%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.74
Shares Outstanding337,934,540
10 Day Avg. Volume6,491,559
30 Day Avg. Volume5,605,661
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.85
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.70
P/FCF Ratio5.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.49
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.90Price Target Upside13.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
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Western Union News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Western Union’s Optimistic Growth Amid Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
Western Union Reports Growth in Digital and Consumer Segments
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital ReturnsThe company has a strong dividend yield of 8% and continues with aggressive capital returns.
Consumer Services PerformanceConsumer services segment delivered strong topline growth of +55% year over year and 200 basis points of sequential EBIT margin expansion.
Digital GrowthSolid growth in Branded Digital as WU saw digital transactions and revenue accelerate sequentially in 3Q24.
Bears Say
Growth OutlookThere does not appear to be a visible path to meaningful growth 2+ years into the Evolve 2025 initiatives.
Market UnderperformanceShares of WU are down over 40% in the 3+ years of the new management’s tenure, materially underperforming all major equity indices.
Retail Business ChallengesThe company is facing continued headwinds for its retail business and ongoing secular risk from pure-play digital competitors.
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Ownership Overview
0.76% Insiders
28.24% Mutual Funds
17.23% Other Institutional Investors
20.00% 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’s price range in the past 12 months?
Western Union lowest stock price was $10.04 and its highest was $14.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Union’s market cap?
Western Union’s market cap is $3.53B.
When is Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2025 which is in 40 days.
How were Western Union’s earnings last quarter?
Western Union released its earnings results on Feb 04, 2025. The company reported $0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.421 by -$0.021.
Is Western Union overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Western Union’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Western Union pay dividends?
Western Union pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.234 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.96%. See more information on Western Union dividends here
What is Western Union’s EPS estimate?
Western Union’s EPS estimate is 0.42.
How many shares outstanding does Western Union have?
Western Union has 337,934,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Union’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Union reported an EPS of $0.4 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.421. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.108%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Western Union?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WU
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Western Union Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$11.90 (13.88% Upside)
$11.90 (13.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WU Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 342.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.95%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
129.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.09%
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.
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WU Company Deck
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WU Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant positive trends such as consistent revenue growth, successful digital platform expansion, and strategic cost savings. However, challenges remain, particularly in the North American market and the retail segment. The overall sentiment is optimistic about future growth, but there are areas needing attention.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
$11.90
▲(13.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering WU
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
14/19 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+5.08%
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