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Western Union (WU)
NYSE:WU
WU Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.19 - $14.19
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.15M
Average Volume (3M)4.84M
Market Cap
$3.47B
Enterprise Value$5.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.2
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2025EPS Estimate
0.42Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 17, 2025Dividend Yield8.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.96
Shares Outstanding337,801,060
10 Day Avg. Volume4,089,192
30 Day Avg. Volume4,836,639
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)0.82
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)4.10
P/FCF Ratio4.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.60
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.24
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.77Price Target Upside12.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
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Western Union News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Western Union’s Optimistic Growth Amid Challenges---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Flow And Capital ReturnsThe company is maintaining its strong cash flow generation and sustaining a quick pace of capital returns to shareholders.
Dividend YieldThe company has a strong dividend yield of 8% and continues with aggressive capital returns.
Revenue And GrowthConsumer services segment delivered strong topline growth of +55% year over year and 200 basis points of sequential EBIT margin expansion.
Bears Say
Digital CompetitionDigital outperformance from peers like Remitly highlights a better ROI upon customer acquisition, making it an increasingly hard and expensive gap for Western Union to close.
Earnings GrowthThe expectation of low-single-digit earnings growth in the near term suggests limited upside potential.
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
0.62% 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’s price range in the past 12 months?
Western Union lowest stock price was $10.19 and its highest was $14.19 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Union’s market cap?
Western Union’s market cap is $3.47B.
When is Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 04, 2025 which is 8 days ago.
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 8.86%. 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 337,801,060 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 6.069%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Western Union?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Western Union’s share is Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC. It holds Western Union’s shares valued at 12M.
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Western Union Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$11.77 (12.63% Upside)
$11.77 (12.63% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WU Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
103.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Western Union
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 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
$11.77
▲(12.63% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering WU
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
15/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+6.74%
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