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Western Union (GB:0LVJ)
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0LVJ Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$10.40 - $14.18
Previous Close$10.56
Volume1.03K
Average Volume (3M)5.05K
Market Cap
$3.55B
Enterprise Value$5.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.10B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.59B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.4
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Feb 06, 2025EPS Estimate
$0.43Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 23, 2024Dividend Yield8.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.96
Shares Outstanding337,801,066
10 Day Avg. Volume6,968
30 Day Avg. Volume5,055
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.35
Alpha-0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)5.57
Price to Sales (P/S)0.90
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)4.40
P/FCF Ratio4.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.19
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.44Price Target Upside17.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
Western Union News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital 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.
Earnings PerformanceThe company reported pro forma EPS slightly above forecasts, as it continues to execute on its digital pivot, retail revitalization, and cost-saving initiatives.
Bears Say
Geopolitical And Regional InstabilityEmerging softness in North America and political choppiness impacting LACA may offset WU's growth initiatives.
Remittance And Revenue ConcernsSofter remittance growth in low and middle-income countries may pressure profitability, requiring greater investment spend.
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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Options Prices
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Ownership Overview
0.62% Insiders
29.75% Mutual Funds
18.84% Other Institutional Investors
16.59% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
0LVJ FAQ
What was Western Union’s price range in the past 12 months?
Western Union lowest share price was $10.39 and its highest was $14.18 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Union’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 06, 2025 which is in 34 days.
How were Western Union’s earnings last quarter?
Western Union 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 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 8.87%. 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 337,801,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Union’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Union reported an EPS of $0.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.438. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.023%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$12.44 (17.82% Upside)
$12.44 (17.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0LVJ Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
106.69%
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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0LVJ Company Deck
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0LVJ 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>---
0LVJ Revenue Breakdown
91.92% Consumer-to-Consumer
0.68% Business Solutions
7.40% Other
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0LVJ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$12.44
▲(17.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering 0LVJ
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
13/18 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+5.35%
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