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Western Union (WU)
NYSE:WU
WU Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.00 - $13.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.15M
Average Volume (3M)7.00M
Market Cap
$3.35B
Enterprise Value$5.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.53B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.05B
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.7
Beta0.31
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2025EPS Estimate
0.45Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 17, 2025Dividend Yield9.3%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.74
Shares Outstanding334,838,530
10 Day Avg. Volume7,709,757
30 Day Avg. Volume7,002,201
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 Cap1.57
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$10.82Price Target Upside6.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering13
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Dividend SupportWestern Union's roughly 10% dividend yield is likely to support the stock, and a dividend cut is unlikely in the near term.
Margin ForecastsManagement expects to drop more cost savings toward the bottom line, leading to slightly raised margin forecasts for 2Q-4Q.
Retail Business ImprovementsRecent improvements in the Retail business such as competitive pricing and better customer and agent experiences are supporting improved trends in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Bears Say
Geopolitical And Migration ChallengesWestern Union saw continued pressure on its outbound North American volumes, as the geopolitical situation continued to weigh on cross border flows to Mexico.
Retail Revenue WeaknessWeakness in North America, particularly in retail, dragged revenue below consensus.
Revenue Outlook RisksWeaker trends across North America and LACA amid unfavorable macro and migration patterns introduce risk to FY revenue outlook.
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Ownership Overview
0.77% Insiders
28.59% Mutual Funds
0.66% Other Institutional Investors
35.94% 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 $9.00 and its highest was $13.93 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Union’s market cap?
Western Union’s market cap is $3.35B.
When is Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Union’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2025 which is in 96 days.
How were Western Union’s earnings last quarter?
Western Union released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2025. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.407 by $0.003.
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 9.3%. See more information on Western Union dividends here
What is Western Union’s EPS estimate?
Western Union’s EPS estimate is 0.45.
How many shares outstanding does Western Union have?
Western Union has 334,838,530 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Union’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Union reported an EPS of $0.41 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.407. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.692%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$10.82 (6.29% Upside)
$10.82 (6.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WU Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 342.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
136.84%
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
Q1 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
$10.82
▲(6.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering WU
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
17/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+8.65%
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