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Western Union Co (WU)

NYSE
Currency in USD
WU Pro Research
10.57
-0.06(-0.52%)
Closed
After Hours
10.55-0.02(-0.19%)
WU Scorecard
Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
High dividend Yield
Fair Value
Day's Range
10.5610.78
52 wk Range
10.5114.19
Prev. Close
10.62
Open
10.64
Day's Range
10.56-10.78
52 wk Range
10.51-14.19
Volume
3,938,589
Average Volume (3m)
4,132,856
1-Year Change
-11.2%
Book Value / Share
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Fair Value Upside
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
12.97
Upside
+22.71%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
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RSI suggests the stock is in oversold territory
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Western Union Company Profile

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.

InvestingPro Research for Western Union Co


Digital Pivot
Western Union's Evolve 2025 strategy focuses on digital expansion, with the Branded Digital segment showing robust growth and reaching new revenue peaks
Market Challenges
Explore Western Union's efforts to balance digital growth with retail optimization amid fierce competition from digital-only remittance services
Financial Outlook
Analysts project low-single-digit earnings growth, with price targets ranging from $11 to $14, reflecting a cautious view on Western Union's transition
Global Dynamics
Delve into Western Union's regional performance variations, particularly in Latin America, and how macroeconomic factors impact its global strategy
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Western Union Co Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • Revenue reached $1.040 billion, with 1% adjusted growth; digital transactions up 15%; Consumer Services grew 15%
  • Acquisitions of Dash in Singapore and a digital wallet in Mexico to enhance digital presence
  • 2024 outlook: adjusted revenue $4.15-$4.225 billion; adjusted EPS $1.70-$1.80; flat to 2% growth by 2025
  • Challenges in Latin America and U.S.-Mexico transactions; retail revenue declined 4% YoY excluding Iraq
  • Strong financial position with $1+ billion cash; on track with Evolve 2025 strategy and expense redeployment
Last Updated: 24/10/2024, 13:02
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Compare WU to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
WU
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
5.3x−3.6x8.7x
PEG Ratio
−4.200.140.03
Price/Book
5.5x3.6x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
0.9x3.4x2.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
22.4%20.7%11.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Analysts' Recommendations

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 12.97

(+22.67% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.96
Dividend Yield
8.86%
Industry Median 0.93%
Annualised payout
0.9400
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.54%
Growth Streak

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FAQ

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

The Western Union stock price today is 10.57

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 dividend yield is 8.85%.

What Is the Western Union Market Cap?

As of today, Western Union market cap is 3.57B.

What is Western Union Earnings Per Share?

The Western Union EPS is 1.96.

What Is the Next Western Union Earnings Date?

Western Union will release its next earnings report on 06 Feb 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 Strong Sell.
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