The Western Union Company (WU)

NYSE: WU · Real-Time Price · USD
8.46
+0.12 (1.44%)
At close: May 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
8.45
-0.01 (-0.12%)
Pre-market: May 19, 2026, 5:32 AM EDT
Market Cap2.64B -17.7%
Revenue (ttm)4.05B -2.3%
Net Income440.80M -51.8%
EPS1.36 -49.4%
Shares Out 312.44M
PE Ratio6.20
Forward PE4.43
Dividend$0.94 (11.11%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 16, 2026
Volume7,160,684
Open8.37
Previous Close8.34
Day's Range8.22 - 8.55
52-Week Range7.85 - 10.35
Beta0.53
AnalystsSell
Price Target9.46 (+11.82%)
Earnings DateApr 24, 2026

About WU

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 service... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Oct 2, 2006
Employees 9,600
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WU
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, The Western Union Company's revenue was $4.05 billion, a decrease of -3.78% compared to the previous year's $4.21 billion. Earnings were $499.60 million, a decrease of -46.52%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for WU stock is "Sell." The 12-month stock price target is $9.46, which is an increase of 11.82% from the latest price.

Price Target
$9.46
(11.82% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Sell
Stock Forecasts

News

Western Union Appoints Pedro Alegría as Vice President and General Manager for Mexico and Central America

MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union Appoints Pedro Alegría as Vice President and General Manager for Mexico and Central America.

20 hours ago - Business Wire

The Most Hated High Yields On Wall Street

Let's capitalize on analyst incompetence—and bank yields up to 18.3%, with upside to boot!

1 day ago - Forbes

Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable June 30, 2026, to stock...

4 days ago - Business Wire

NYC Mayor Pushes State to Quash Western Union-Intermex Deal

Last year, Western Union announced plans to purchase money transfer service International Money Express (Intermex). That $500 million deal is now facing pushback from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdam...

4 days ago - PYMNTS

Western Union to Present at J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 20th

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday,...

12 days ago - Business Wire

Western Union selects Fireblocks to power its first stablecoin, USDPT

Western Union (WU) has selected Fireblocks, the enterprise platform securing more than $14T in digital asset transactions, to provide the core infrastructure behind USDPT, Western Union’s U.S. dollar-...

14 days ago - TheFly

Western Union launches USDPT on Solana

Western Union (WU) announced the launch of USDPT, its U.S. dollar-denominated payment stablecoin. “USDPT reinforces Western Union’s role as a global payments platform,” said Devin McGranahan, Western ...

14 days ago - TheFly

Western Union Selects Fireblocks to Power its First Stablecoin, USDPT

Fireblocks   will provide the wallet, settlement, and financial operations infrastructure for Western Union's digital dollar, extending access and creating the foundation for a broader set of financia...

14 days ago - PRNewsWire

Western Union Launches USDPT on Solana Advancing Regulated Digital Infrastructure for Global Payments

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union (NYSE: WU) today announced the launch of USDPT, its U.S. dollar‑denominated payment stablecoin, marking a major milestone in the company's evolution toward regul...

14 days ago - Business Wire

Western Union (WU) Confirms May Stablecoin Launch During Q1 Earnings Call

Global remittance firms are moving further into blockchain as digital payments continue to evolve and user demand grows. Western Union ($WU) is the latest to make that move with a…

19 days ago - TipRanks

Stablecoin "is coming to eat" Western Union's lunch

"Western Union is Blockbuster, and stablecoin is Netflix," Scott Melker says on what he predicts could be the downfall of Western Union due to its fees.

20 days ago - Yahoo Finance

The Western Union Company Proxy statement: Proxy filing

The Western Union Company filed a proxy statement on April 28, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

20 days ago - Filings

Western Union Bets on Stablecoins and M&A for Growth

Western Union is looking to stablecoins and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for growth after a quarter in which revenue was flat due to a decline in the Americas business.

24 days ago - PYMNTS

The Western Union Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw revenue stabilize with a 1% adjusted decline and positive transaction growth in Consumer Money Transfer. Branded Digital and Consumer Services segments delivered strong gains, while new acquisitions and digital asset launches are set to drive growth. Guidance for 2026 is reaffirmed, with EPS expected to accelerate in the second half.

24 days ago - Transcripts

The Western Union Company Earnings release: Q1 2026

The Western Union Company released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 24, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

24 days ago - Filings

The Western Union Company Slides: Q1 2026

The Western Union Company has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 24, 2026.

24 days ago - Filings

The Western Union Company Quarterly report: Q1 2026

The Western Union Company has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 24, 2026.

24 days ago - Filings

Western Union Posts Lower Profit

Western Union reported lower first-quarter profit and said that its Americas retail business was facing macro headwinds.

24 days ago - WSJ

Western Union expects to close Intermex acquisition in Q2

On August 10, Western Union (WU) announced an agreement to acquire International Money Express (IMXI). The company expects the transaction to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to…

Other symbols: IMXI
24 days ago - TheFly

Western Union Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported first quarter 2026 financial results. The Company's first-quarter revenue of $983 millio...

24 days ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Release First Quarter 2026 Results on April 24, 2026

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer, Devin McGranahan, and Chief Financial Officer, Matt Cagwin, will host a webcast and conferen...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

The Western Union Company Proxy statement: Proxy filing

The Western Union Company filed a proxy statement on March 31, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

6 weeks ago - Filings

The Western Union Company Proxy statement: Proxy filing

The Western Union Company filed a proxy statement on March 31, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Western Union CEO: We are a SPECIALIST in moving money for people across borders

Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan unveils the company's new stablecoin, USDPT, built on the Solana blockchain, on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxb...

7 weeks ago - Fox Business

Western Union Appoints Global Business Leader Milind Pant to its Board of Directors

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced the appointment of Milind Pant as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Pant, age ...

2 months ago - Business Wire