The Western Union Company (WU)

NYSE: WU · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
12.78
+0.17 (1.35%)
At close: Jul 26, 2024, 4:00 PM
12.75
-0.03 (-0.23%)
After-hours: Jul 26, 2024, 6:50 PM EDT
1.35%
Market Cap 4.32B
Revenue (ttm) 4.37B
Net Income (ttm) 616.90M
Shares Out 338.34M
EPS (ttm) 1.69
PE Ratio 7.56
Forward PE 7.03
Dividend $0.94 (7.36%)
Ex-Dividend Date Sep 16, 2024
Volume 2,533,490
Open 12.72
Previous Close 12.61
Day's Range 12.70 - 12.87
52-Week Range 10.92 - 14.19
Beta 0.87
Analysts Hold
Price Target 13.75 (+7.59%)
Earnings Date Jul 30, 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, WU'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 10 analysts, the average rating for WU stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $13.75, which is an increase of 7.59% from the latest price.

Price Target
$13.75
(7.59% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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 ...

2 days 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...

3 days 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...

8 days 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...

10 days ago - Business Wire

Western Union Launches First Concept Store in Morocco

CASABLANCA, Morocco--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today launched its first “concept store” in Morocco, in collaboration with Cash Plus. Located in the satellite city of Errahma, the store offers a u...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Western Union Expands Collaboration with Tencent Financial Technology

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today announced that it has expanded its collaboration with Tencent Financial Technology to partner with Tenpay Global, Tencent's cross-border payment platform....

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Katapulk Marketplace and Western Union Team to Offer New Channel to Send Money From the United States to Cuba

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union and Katapulk today announced an agreement to offer money transfer services to Cuba from the United States on the Katapulk Marketplace. Western Union resumed its ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union Foundation Celebrates Driving $150 Million in Wage Gains in 2023 Impact Report

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Foundation announced that it drove more than $150 million (USD) in wage gains, helped create nearly 4,000 new jobs, and served as a catalyst for economic opp...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Present at BofA Securities 2024 Global Technology Conference on June 4

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the BofA Securities 2024 Global Technology Conference on Tuesday, June 4. The presentatio...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union Teams with GraceKennedy and Lynk Mobile Wallets to Expand Remittance Services Across Jamaica

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today announced growth in its portfolio of digital capabilities providing Jamaicans with more ways to receive cross-border remittances from virtually anywhere in...

2 months ago - Business Wire

The Ultimate Contrarian Plays: 7 Hated Stocks Yielding Up To 12.9%

What's better than a big dividend? A hated high yield. Especially when the disgust comes from Wall Street analysts themselves. You know, the fanboys who follow the company for a living.

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2 months 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 28, 2024, to stock...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Present at Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 29

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decision Conference on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The presentation ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union Resumes Service Between the United States and Cuba

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union, in coordination with its processing partner Orbit S.A., today announced the resumption of its service from the United States to Cuba, effective immediately. Wit...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Present at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 21

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 21...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union and Adonis Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Cross-Border Money Transfer Services in Canada

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union and Adonis supermarkets today announced a strategic alliance to help facilitate cross-border money transfer capabilities in Canada. The alliance benefits scores ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union's Digital Transactions Surge 13%

Western Union's first quarter results took note of continued shifts to digital channels to send money across borders. Branded digital transactions grew by 13% year over year (YoY), the company detaile...

3 months ago - PYMNTS

Western Union Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported first quarter 2024 financial results. The Company's first-quarter revenue of $1.05 billi...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Release First Quarter 2024 Results on April 24

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...

3 months ago - Business Wire

CEO Devin McGranahan Selects Western Union Scholar of the Year

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and the Western Union Foundation are proud to recognize Arian Hajihassani as our CEO Scholar of the Year, the organization's highest schol...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Visa and Western Union Announce Expanded Collaboration Transforming How Money Travels Cross-Border

SAN FRANCISCO & DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Visa (NYSE: V) announced a 7-year agreement with Western Union (NYSE: WU). Under the new deal, Western Union customers will be able to send money to the...

Other symbols: V
5 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Present at the Wolfe Research FinTech Forum on March 14

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Wolfe Research FinTech Forum on Thursday, Mar. 14. The presentation will begin at 3:2...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Present at the Citi FinTech Conference on February 27

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Citi FinTech Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The presentation will begin at 1:15 p.m....

5 months ago - Business Wire

Burns Charest & Kick Law Firm: Lawsuit Alleges Western Union, MoneyGram Unlawfully Share Customers' Personal Information with Law Enforcement

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A proposed class action filed yesterday in federal district court in Los Angeles alleges that international money transfer providers Western Union and MoneyGram have unla...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union and Mercado Pago Alliance Extends to the United States and Canada

MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union and Mercado Pago today announced growth in their existing relationship, giving United States and Canadian customers ability to send money from Western Union...

5 months ago - Business Wire