Western Union Co (WU)

Currency in USD
9.70
+0.34(+3.63%)
Closed·
9.76+0.06(+0.62%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
9.389.78
52 wk Range
7.8511.95
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
9.7
Open
9.44
Day's Range
9.38-9.78
52 wk Range
7.85-11.95
Volume
10.58M
Average Volume (3m)
8.44M
1-Year Change
-9.6834%
Book Value / Share
3.01
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
9.69
Downside
-0.08%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Western Union Co News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Western Union Co Company Profile

The Western Union Company provides money movement payments, and digital financial services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agents and owned locations, as well as through websites and mobile devices. The Consumer Services segments offers bill payment services, money order and media network services, travel money services, check acceptance services, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Western Union Co SWOT Analysis


Digital Pivot
Western Union's Evolve 2025 initiative drives digital growth, with transactions up 15% in Q3 2024, marking six consecutive quarters of double-digit expansion
Financial Resilience
Despite market challenges, Western Union maintains strong profitability with an 11.28% return on assets and trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 3.89x
Market Headwinds
Explore Western Union's strategies to overcome retail business decline and regional challenges, particularly in Latin America, amid changing immigration policies
Analyst Outlook
Average price target ranges from $10 to $14, reflecting varied perspectives on Western Union's ability to navigate digital transformation and market competition
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Western Union Co Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Q4 EPS of $0.45 beat estimates by 4.65%, while revenue of $1.0B missed forecasts by 3.85%, falling 5% year-over-year
  • Operating margin improved to 20% from 19% prior year; digital business grew despite Consumer Money Transfer segment revenue decline
  • Stock fell 1.91% pre-market to $9.26 on revenue concerns, though company maintains 9.96% dividend yield for 20 consecutive years
  • 2026 guidance projects quarterly EPS of $0.42-$0.45 with full-year revenue expected at approximately $4.12 billion
  • Management emphasizes digital transformation and operational efficiency amid industry disruption, competition from fintech rivals
Last Updated: 02/20/2026, 10:40 PM
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P/E Ratio
6.1x19.3x10.0x
PEG Ratio
−0.140.580.03
Price/Book
3.2x3.1x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
0.8x0.7x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−8.0%5.4%12.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
10 Hold
6 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Sell

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 9.69
(-0.08% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citizens
Hold---MaintainFeb 23, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Sell9.00-7.22%-New CoverageJan 27, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold10.00+3.09%9.00MaintainJan 02, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Sell7.00-27.84%-MaintainNov 11, 2025
Susquehanna
Hold10.00+3.09%9.00MaintainNov 10, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.53%
Dividend Yield
9.69%
Industry Median 1.35%
Annualized payout
0.94
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+0.87%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 20, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.45 / 0.43
Revenue / Forecast
1.00B / 1.04B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WU Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Western Union (WU) Stock Price Today?

The Western Union stock price today is 9.70 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Western Union Trade On?

Western Union is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Western Union?

The stock symbol for Western Union is "WU."

Does Western Union Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Western Union dividend yield is 9.69%.

What Is the Western Union Market Cap?

As of today, Western Union market cap is 3.04B USD.

What Is Western Union's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Western Union EPS (TTM) is 1.53.

When Is the Next Western Union Earnings Date?

Western Union will release its next earnings report on Apr 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WU a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Western Union Stock Split?

Western Union has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Western Union Have?

Western Union has 9600 employees.

What is the current trading status of Western Union (WU)?

As of Feb 26, 2026, Western Union (WU) is trading at a price of 9.70 USD, with a previous close of 9.70 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 9.38 USD to 9.78 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 7.85 USD to 11.95 USD.

What Is Western Union (WU) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Western Union is 9.69 USD, with a high estimate of 17 USD and a low estimate of 7 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 6 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Sell. The stock has an -0.08% Downside potential.

What Is the WU After Hours Price?

WU's last after hours stock price is 9.76 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.06, or 0.62%.
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