The Western Union Company (WU)

NYSE: WU · Real-Time Price · USD
6.55
+0.19 (2.99%)
At close: Aug 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
6.64
+0.09 (1.37%)
Pre-market: Aug 4, 2026, 7:48 AM EDT
Market Cap2.04B -21.9%
Revenue (ttm)4.04B -1.6%
Net Income395.40M -55.9%
EPS1.24 -53.1%
Shares Out 311.88M
PE Ratio5.26
Forward PE4.50
Dividend$0.94 (14.35%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 16, 2026
Volume20,254,764
Open6.40
Previous Close6.36
Day's Range6.38 - 6.67
52-Week Range6.27 - 10.35
Beta0.52
AnalystsSell
Price Target7.16 (+9.31%)
Earnings DateJul 30, 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 18 analysts, the average rating for WU stock is "Sell." The 12-month stock price target is $7.16, which is an increase of 9.31% from the latest price.

Price Target
$7.16
(9.31% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Sell
Stock Forecasts

News

Western Union launches Stablecard in partnership with Rain

The Western Union (WU) Company and Rain announced the launch of Stablecard by Western Union. “Stablecard represents the next step in making global financial services more accessible to our customers,”...

14 minutes ago - TheFly

Western Union Launches Stablecard in Partnership with Rain

DENVER & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (“Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) and Rain, today announced the launch of Stablecard by Western Union, a digital wallet and USDPT-backed Visa s...

35 minutes ago - Business Wire

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 September 30, 2026, to ...

11 hours ago - Business Wire

Western Union price target lowered to $7 from $8 at Cantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ramsey El-Assal lowered the firm’s price target on Western Union (WU) to $7 from $8 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares.

23 hours ago - TheFly

Western Union price target lowered to $7 from $8.50 at Citi

Citi analyst Bryan Keane lowered the firm’s price target on Western Union (WU) to $7 from $8.50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

1 day ago - TheFly

Western Union price target lowered to $6 from $7 at Monness Crespi

Monness Crespi lowered the firm’s price target on Western Union (WU) to $6 from $7 and keeps a Sell rating on the shares. The firm notes revenue came in light…

3 days ago - TheFly

Western Union says ‘pausing’ share buyback program

Western Union (WU), on its Q2 earnings conference call on Thursday, said the company has to pause its share buyback program in order to maintain its debt-EBITDA ratios of two…

3 days ago - TheFly

Western Union price target lowered to $8 from $10 at Susquehanna

Susquehanna analyst James Friedman lowered the firm’s price target on Western Union (WU) to $8 from $10 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm said although the…

3 days ago - TheFly

Western Union price target lowered to $6 from $7 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Western Union (WU) to $6 from $7 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The lowered FY26 outlook assumes improvement in…

4 days ago - TheFly

Western Union price target lowered to $6 from $7 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Nik Cremo lowered the firm’s price target on Western Union (WU) to $6 from $7 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The company reported a Q2…

4 days ago - TheFly

Western Union Pursues AI Savings as Falling Migration Hits Revenue

Western Union is sharpening its focus on digital and artificial intelligence as it faces unexpected headwinds, executives said Thursday (July 30).

4 days ago - PYMNTS

The Western Union Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Q2 2026 saw revenue of $1B, down 1% year-over-year, with margin pressures from retail declines, higher agent commissions, and a shift to digital. Branded Digital transactions grew 25%, but profitability lagged due to lower-margin corridors. The Beyond Efficiency program targets $50M in cost reductions by year-end.

4 days ago - Transcripts

The Western Union Company Earnings release: Q2 2026

The Western Union Company released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 days ago - Filings

The Western Union Company Slides: Q2 2026

The Western Union Company has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 30, 2026.

4 days ago - Filings

The Western Union Company Quarterly report: Q2 2026

The Western Union Company has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 30, 2026.

4 days ago - Filings

Western Union Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported second quarter 2026 financial results. The Company's second-quarter revenue of $1.0 bill...

4 days ago - Business Wire

Western Union Pulls Plug on Digital Banking Service

Western Union Digital Bank is being discontinued, is ending its services and will close all accounts two months after users have received their closure notice, the service's operator, Western Union In...

6 days ago - PYMNTS

Western Union Chief Legal Officer to retire

The company states in 8-K filing: “On July 20, 2026, Benjamin Adams notified The Western Union (WU) Company of his intention to elect to participate in the Company’s Voluntary Retirement…

11 days ago - TheFly

Western Union price target lowered to $8 from $9 at Cantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald lowered the firm’s price target on Western Union (WU) to $8 from $9 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. Despite macro uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and…

13 days ago - TheFly

Western Union rumor highlighted in Betaville blog

A rumor regarding Western Union (WU) was highlighted in Ben Harrington’s M&A-focused Betaville blog, contacts tell The Fly.

13 days ago - TheFly

Western Union price target lowered to $8.50 from $9.50 at Citi

Citi lowered the firm’s price target on Western Union (WU) to $8.50 from $9.50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

18 days ago - TheFly

Western Union to Release Second Quarter 2026 Results on July 30, 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...

18 days ago - Business Wire

Western Union price target lowered to $8 from $9 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Western Union (WU) to $8 from $9 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares as part of a Q2 earnings preview. The…

22 days ago - TheFly

Western Union initiated with an Underweight at Barclays

Barclays initiated coverage of Western Union (WU) with an Underweight rating and $7 price target After a broad sector reset, stock selection and identifying durable franchises positioned for long-term...

27 days ago - TheFly

Western Union initiated with an Underweight at Barclays

Barclays initiated coverage of Western Union (WU) with an Underweight rating and $7 price target

27 days ago - TheFly