The Western Union Company (WU)

NYSE: WU · Real-Time Price · USD
8.44
+0.01 (0.12%)
At close: Jun 18, 2025, 4:00 PM
8.47
+0.03 (0.35%)
After-hours: Jun 18, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
0.12%
Market Cap 2.79B
Revenue (ttm) 4.14B
Net Income (ttm) 915.00M
Shares Out 330.53M
EPS (ttm) 2.70
PE Ratio 3.13
Forward PE 4.69
Dividend $0.94 (11.14%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jun 16, 2025
Volume 9,970,508
Open 8.42
Previous Close 8.43
Day's Range 8.40 - 8.56
52-Week Range 8.40 - 13.12
Beta 0.71
Analysts Hold
Price Target 11.19 (+32.58%)
Earnings Date Jul 29, 2025

About WU

The Western Union Company provides money movement and payment services worldwide. It 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 and owned locations, as well as through websites and mobile devices. The Consumer Services segments offers bill payment services, money order and media network services, retail foreign exchange services, prepaid cards, lendi... [Read more]

Industry Credit Services
Sector Financials
IPO Date Oct 2, 2006
Employees 9,100
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WU
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, The Western Union Company's revenue was $4.21 billion, a decrease of -3.38% compared to the previous year's $4.36 billion. Earnings were $934.20 million, an increase of 49.23%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 10 analysts, the average rating for WU stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $11.19, which is an increase of 32.58% from the latest price.

Price Target
$11.19
(32.58% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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Western Union Appoints Vince Tallent to Drive Asia Pacific Growth and Operations

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today announced the appointment of Vince Tallent as Senior Vice President, Head of Asia Pacific. His appointment comes as the Company accelerates its strong g...

10 days ago - Business Wire

Post Office Signs Long-Term Exclusive Deal With Western Union for Money Transfer Services in Branch

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Post Office and Western Union have announced a long-term exclusive deal for cross-border money transfer services at Post Office branches.

15 days ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Present at Bernstein's 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 29th

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decision Conference on Thursday, May 29th, 2025. The presentation...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

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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, 2025, to stock...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Western Union: Migration Slowdown Reduces Growth of Remittances Business

A reduction in migration across Latin America led to slower growth in the remittances business at Western Union in the first quarter.

7 weeks ago - PYMNTS

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The Western Union Company (WU) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Tom Hadley - Vice President, Investor Relations Devin McGranahan - President and Ch...

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Western Union Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

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2 months ago - Business Wire

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Western Union Partners With Magnite to Grow Media Network Business

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2 months ago - PYMNTS

Western Union Media Network Taps Magnite to Expand Advertising Capabilities

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Western Union to Release First Quarter 2025 Results on April 23, 2025

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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corsair, a financial services investor focused on payments, software and business services, today announced it has completed the sale of eurochange (the “Company”), formerly...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union Offers Zero-Fee International Money Transfers to Myanmar

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the devastating earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, Western Union today announced that it is offering consumers around the world zero-fee inter...

2 months ago - Business Wire

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Western Union Taps AI to Move to ‘Platform Operating Model'

Western Union launched an artificial intelligence-focused partnership with India's HCLTech. The collaboration will see Western Union employ HCLTech's AI solutions to move to a “platform operating mode...

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Best Money Transfer Service Canada (2025): Western Union Recognized as Top International Money Transfer Service by Expert Consumers

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3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Best Way To Send Money From Canada (2025): Western Union Awarded Top Money Transfer Service by Expert Consumers

Expert Consumers has recognized Western Union as the top money transfer service for Canadians in 2025 Expert Consumers has recognized Western Union as the top money transfer service for Canadians in 2...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Western Union and urpay Collaborate to Offer International Money Transfer Services

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Collaboration announcement with urpay of Saudi Arabia.

4 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Present at the Wolfe Fintech Forum on March 11th

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Wolfe Fintech Forum on Tuesday, March 11th. The presentation will begin at 8:00 a.m. ...

4 months ago - Business Wire

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