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The Western Union Company provides money movement and payment services worldwide. The company operates through Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services segments. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agent locations, as well as through websites and mobile devices. The Consumer Services segments offers bill payment services, which facilitate payments for consumers, businesses, and other organizations, as well as money order services, retail foreign exchange services, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Analyst Perspectives | Delve into varied analyst views, with price targets ranging from $10 to $14, reflecting mixed sentiment on Western Union's profitability and growth potential. |
Market Dynamics | Learn how Western Union navigates shifting competitive landscapes, with some rivals exiting the space while digital-only financial services pose ongoing challenges. |
Evolve 2025 Progress | Explore Western Union's strategic plan, which is 6-9 months ahead of schedule, focusing on digital pivot, retail revitalization, and cost-saving initiatives. |
Digital Transformation | Western Union's Branded Digital segment shows consistent double-digit growth, marking six consecutive quarters of expansion and reaching new revenue share peaks. |
Metrics to compare | WU | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipWUPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 5.2x | −22.0x | 8.8x | |
PEG Ratio | −4.08 | 0.01 | 0.03 | |
Price / Book | 5.4x | 8.2x | 1.0x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 0.8x | 3.8x | 2.8x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 16.4% | 19.3% | 18.5% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | −4.3% | 4.3% | Unlock |