Western Union Co (WU)

NYSE
Currency in USD
10.00
+0.29(+2.99%)
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After Hours
10.06+0.06(+0.60%)
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WU Scorecard
Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Earnings results expected today
Fair Value
Day's Range
9.7810.07
52 wk Range
9.0013.93
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
10
Open
9.78
Day's Range
9.78-10.07
52 wk Range
9-13.93
Volume
8.77M
Average Vol. (3m)
6.67M
1-Year Change
-24.81%
Book Value / Share
2.87
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
11.93
Upside
+19.33%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
6 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period
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Western Union Co Company Profile

The Western Union Company provides money movement and payment services worldwide. It 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 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, retail foreign exchange 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


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
Market Headwinds
Explore Western Union's strategies to overcome retail business decline and regional challenges, particularly in Latin America, amid changing immigration policies
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
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
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Western Union Co Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • Q4 2024 revenue exceeded expectations at $1.1 billion, but EPS of $0.40 fell short of $0.43 forecast
  • Stock rose 7.21% after hours despite earnings miss, reflecting optimism about strategic initiatives
  • Company forecasts 2025 adjusted revenue of $4.115-$4.215 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.75-$1.85
  • Focus on expanding digital platform and consumer services, aiming for 10-15% growth in consumer segment
  • CEO emphasizes becoming market leader in accessible financial services for aspiring populations globally
Last Updated: 02/07/2025, 06:47 AM
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Compare WU to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
WU
Peers
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P/E Ratio
3.6x5.2x8.5x
PEG Ratio
0.060.120.03
Price / Book
3.5x2.8x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
0.8x3.0x2.6x
Upside (Analyst Target)
21.7%49.0%19.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
11 Hold
6 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 11.93
(+19.33% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.75%
Dividend Yield
9.68%
Industry Median 0.91%
Annualized Payout
0.94
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.28%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 04, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.40 / 0.43
Revenue / Forecast
1.10B / 1.03B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

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

The Western Union stock price today is 10.00

What Stock Exchange Does Western Union Trade On?

Western Union is listed and trades on the NYSE 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 9.40%.

What Is the Western Union Market Cap?

As of today, Western Union market cap is 3.35B.

What is Western Union Earnings Per Share?

The Western Union EPS is 2.75.

What Is the Next Western Union Earnings Date?

Western Union will release its next earnings report on Apr 23, 2025.

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.
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