The Western Union Company (WU)
| Market Cap | 3.57B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 4.20B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 675.50M |
| Shares Out | 337.80M |
| EPS (ttm) | 1.95 |
| PE Ratio | 5.43 |
| Forward PE | 5.92 |
| Dividend | $0.94 (8.89%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Volume | 846,589 |
| Open | 10.51 |
| Previous Close | 10.49 |
| Day's Range | 10.48 - 10.59 |
| 52-Week Range | 10.37 - 14.19 |
| Beta | 0.88 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 12.63 (+19.4%) |
| Earnings Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
About WU
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 ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2023, The Western Union Company's revenue was $4.36 billion, a decrease of -2.65% compared to the previous year's $4.48 billion. Earnings were $626.00 million, a decrease of -31.25%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 10 analysts, the average rating for WU stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $12.63, which is an increase of 19.40% from the latest price.
News
Best International Money Transfer (2025): Western Union Recognized as Top Online Money Transfer Service by Expert Consumers
Boston, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Union , the global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payment services, has been named the top online money transfer service by...
Western Union Passes Through 9% Yield Mark
In trading on Monday, shares of Western Union were yielding above the 9% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.94), with the stock changing hands as low as $10.39 on the day. Dividend...
Best Money Transfer App 2025: Western Union Recognized as Top Money Transfer App by Expert Consumers
Boston, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Expert Consumers has published an article that highlights Western Union as the top money transfer app for 2025, delving into its features and advantages.
Western Union Underperformed Again In 2024, Outlook Appears Positive
Western Union's shares are down 10% YTD, but improved business performance and positive revenue/earnings growth indicate a potential rebound. The company's digital strategy, acquisitions, and consumer...
Western Union: Deep Value And Dividend Income
Western Union is expanding its digital wallet services in Singapore and Mexico in addition to growing a new advertising business segment. WU recently approved a $1 billion repurchase authorization, wi...
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Western Union Announces New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program and $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a new $1 billion authorization for the Company to repurchase its common stock and dec...
Western Union Opens Own Stores for Customers in Mexico
MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today announced that it has opened eight owned locations for customers in Mexico. The move makes the Company the first international money transfer service ...
Western Union to Present at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on December 4th
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on Wednesday, December 4th. The presentation ...
Western Union Foundation Awards 70 Scholarships to International and Immigrant Students for the 2024-2025 School Year
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Foundation is proud to announce this year's cohort of 70 scholarship award winners, consisting of international and immigrant students representing 33 countr...
Western Union Launches Media Network Business Supported by User Data
Western Union has launched a media network business that lets companies advertise to its customers via company-owned channels like its website, mobile app and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) screen network...
Western Union Launches Media Network Business Offering Brands Unparalleled Reach and Engagement with Globally Diverse Audiences
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today announced a new line of business offering companies a new way to connect and engage with a diverse, multicultural audience of millions of global consumers....
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Western Union to Acquire Dash Mobile Wallet From Singtel
Western Union plans to acquire Dash, a mobile wallet in Singapore that has more than 1.4 million users. The company and Dash owner Singtel signed a conditional agreement on the sale of the mobile wall...
Western Union's Digital Business Sees 15% Growth in Transactions
Western Union's Branded Digital business saw 15% growth in transactions and 9% growth in revenue on a reported basis in the third quarter. This marked the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit tra...
Singtel and Western Union Announce Agreement on Sale of Dash
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Singtel and Western Union today announce that they have signed a conditional agreement on the sale of Dash. The sale is subject to regulatory approvals. Dash customers will...
The Western Union Company (WU) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) Q3 2024 Results Conference Call October 23, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Tom Hadley - Vice President of Investor Relations Devin McGranahan - Chief Executi...
Western Union Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported third quarter 2024 financial results. The Company's third-quarter revenue of $1.04 billi...
Western Union Has Staying Power, But No Margin Of Safety
Western Union's core business, international money transfers, produces strong cash flow but has been shrinking as digital-only competitors take market share. New CEO Devin McGranahan is focused on cos...
Western Union to Release Third Quarter 2024 Results on October 23
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...
Western Union: 8% Dividends Aren't Enough
Western Union's 8% dividend yield is tempting, but the company is in decline, meriting a Hold rating for now. Management's "digital first" strategy aims to counteract declining revenues, but the busin...
Western Union and Khipu Introduce New Digital Payment Method in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today announced an agreement with Khipu, providing customers the ability to send money digitally using any bank account across the country. “Western Uni...
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