The Western Union Company (WU)

NYSE: WU · Real-Time Price · USD
10.90
-0.20 (-1.76%)
Dec 3, 2024, 12:29 PM EST - Market open
-1.76%
Market Cap 3.68B
Revenue (ttm) 4.20B
Net Income (ttm) 675.50M
Shares Out 337.80M
EPS (ttm) 1.95
PE Ratio 5.58
Forward PE 6.07
Dividend $0.94 (8.64%)
Ex-Dividend Date Sep 16, 2024
Volume 853,165
Open 11.07
Previous Close 11.09
Day's Range 10.86 - 11.11
52-Week Range 10.51 - 14.19
Beta 0.88
Analysts Hold
Price Target 12.86 (+18.04%)
Earnings Date Oct 23, 2024

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]

Industry Credit Services
Sector Financials
IPO Date Oct 2, 2006
Employees 9,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WU
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 9 analysts, the average rating for WU stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $12.86, which is an increase of 18.04% from the latest price.

Price Target
$12.86
(18.04% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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 ...

6 days ago - Business Wire

Why Is The Smart Money So Down On These Monster Dividends?

It's hard to find a hater right now. Wall Street analysts have Buy ratings on more than 75% of the S&P 500 at the moment.

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9 days ago - Forbes

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...

20 days ago - Business Wire

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...

22 days ago - PYMNTS

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....

22 days ago - Business Wire

Top 4 Financials Stocks That Are Preparing To Pump In Q4

The most oversold stocks in the financials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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4 weeks ago - Benzinga

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...

5 weeks ago - PYMNTS

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...

5 weeks ago - PYMNTS

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...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

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...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

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...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

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...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Final Trades: Leidos Holdings, Western Union and Walmart

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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2 months ago - CNBC Television

Western Union Digital Transformation Strategy Profile 2024: Accelerators, Incubators and Other Innovation Programs

Dublin, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Enterprise Tech Ecosystem Series: Western Union 2024" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Western Union to Present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 11th

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 11th. The ...

3 months ago - Business Wire

The Western Union Company (WU) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call July 30, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Tom Hadley - Head of IR Devin McGranahan - CEO Matt Cagwin - CFO Conference Call Part...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Western Union's Digital Surge Offsets In-Store Decline

The digital transformation of Western Union continues with the money-transfer company posting double-digit growth in global mobile and online transactions for the second quarter, despite headwinds fro...

4 months ago - PYMNTS

Western Union Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported second quarter 2024 financial results. The Company's second-quarter revenue of $1.07 bil...

4 months 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, 2024, to ...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union Named Official Money Transfer Partner of the Mexican Men's National Team

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federación Mexicana de Futbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) today announced an agreement between Western Union and the Mexican Men's National Team naming the f...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union 2023 ESG Report Highlights Company Progress to Serve Aspiring Populations Around the World

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union exists to transform lives and communities by enabling financial inclusion for people everywhere. Today, the company released its annual Environmental, Social and...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Release Second Quarter 2024 Results on July 30

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 conference c...

4 months ago - Business Wire