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Western Union (WU)
NYSE:WU
WU Stock Chart & Stats
$9.63
-$0.07(-0.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$9.63
-$0.07(-0.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.85 - $11.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.15M
Average Volume (3M)9.16M
Market Cap
$3.02B
Enterprise Value$1.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.3
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Apr 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.45
Shares Outstanding313,454,800
10 Day Avg. Volume11,236,744
30 Day Avg. Volume9,156,595
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 Cap0.61
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.00Price Target Upside-6.54% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.12B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition-driven Retail ExpansionAnalyst states the IMXI acquisition should materially strengthen the company's retail footprint and customer base and enable cross-selling into digital channels, creating new revenue opportunities.
Cash Flow Supporting Dividend And BuybacksAnalyst highlights that strong free cash flow and the completion of certain tax payments should free cash to support the dividend and share repurchases, while a high dividend yield and low valuation multiple may attract income-focused investors.
Profit Protection Through Cost ControlAnalyst observes that disciplined cost control and share repurchases supported earnings per share despite weaker revenue, indicating management can sustain profitability under revenue pressure.
Bears Say
Macro Exposure And Organic Revenue RiskAnalyst warns that the core consumer retail remittance business faces macro headwinds in the US–Mexico corridor and that company guidance depends on stable macro conditions, creating exposure that could depress organic revenue.
Margin Deterioration And Lack Of TargetsAnalyst notes a long track record of declining margins and the absence of explicit margin targets in company strategy, raising doubts about sustainable profitability.
Regulatory And Competitive PressureAnalyst highlights increasing regulatory and competitive pressure that could limit growth and cause lasting market share losses in key corridors.
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 $3.02B.
When is Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Western Union’s earnings last quarter?
Western Union released its earnings results on Feb 20, 2026. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.433 by $0.017.
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 0.4.
How many shares outstanding does Western Union have?
Western Union has 313,454,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Union’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Union reported an EPS of $0.45 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.433. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.801%.
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 (-6.54% Downside)
$9.00 (-6.54% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WU Sentiment 63%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 278.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
51.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.77%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of durable positive trends (strong consumer services growth, accelerating branded digital transactions, improved margins and cash generation, major retail agent wins, and progress on digital-wallets and digital-asset initiatives) alongside persistent industry headwinds in core retail remittances—especially in The Americas and U.S. to Mexico corridor—near-term policy uncertainty from the U.S. remittance tax, and some pressure from higher interest expense and elevated CapEx. Management delivered solid operational discipline and a constructive 2026 outlook (6%–9% revenue growth inclusive of Intermex and $1.75–$1.85 adjusted EPS) while acknowledging areas that require continued focus (customer acquisition outside the Middle East, retail stabilization, and integration/regulatory work for Intermex).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
▼(-6.54% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.92% Insiders
23.30% Mutual Funds
6.95% Other Institutional Investors
36.10% Public Companies and Individual Investors