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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
0.42Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 23, 2024Dividend Yield9.15%
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
$11.07Price Target Upside6.65% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering8
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Western Union News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Western Union Reports Growth in Digital and Consumer Segments---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital GrowthWestern Union is making progress on improving digital branded growth and stabilizing the Retail business as part of its Evolve strategy.
Dividend YieldThe company has a strong dividend yield of 8% and continues with aggressive capital returns.
Platform EnhancementsRetail benefitted from platform enhancements and the rollout of debit acceptance across select agents in Europe, where debit-enabled agents saw transaction growth faster than cash-only agents.
Bears Say
Decline In Market ShareWestern Union's share across sales/transactions/customers in the US continues to decline.
Industry ChallengesThe prospects of achieving EPS outperformance and multiple rerating are challenging due to industry mix shifts benefiting digital natives, dividend payments, and upcoming note due dates.
Migration Policy ConcernsConcerns on migration policy focusing on interior areas are likely to negatively impact B&M demand and foot traffic for Western Union.
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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 yesterday.
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 9.15%. 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 same N/A.
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
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$11.07 (6.65% Upside)
$11.07 (6.65% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WU Sentiment 83%
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 ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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|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
$11.07
▲(6.65% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering WU
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
15/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+7.00%
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