The Western Union Company (WU)

NYSE: WU · Real-Time Price · USD
7.64
+0.09 (1.19%)
Jun 15, 2026, 10:13 AM EDT - Market open
Market Cap2.39B -22.5%
Revenue (ttm)4.05B -2.3%
Net Income440.80M -51.8%
EPS1.36 -49.4%
Shares Out 312.44M
PE Ratio5.60
Forward PE4.00
Dividend$0.94 (12.30%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 16, 2026
Volume1,167,999
Open7.59
Previous Close7.55
Day's Range7.55 - 7.75
52-Week Range7.24 - 10.35
Beta0.49
AnalystsSell
Price Target9.08 (+18.85%)
Earnings DateJul 27, 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 17 analysts, the average rating for WU stock is "Sell." The 12-month stock price target is $9.08, which is an increase of 18.85% from the latest price.

Price Target
$9.08
(18.85% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Sell
Stock Forecasts

News

Western Union Reports Inducement Grants Under New York Stock Exchange Listing Rule 303A.08

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that it issued inducement awards to two new non-executive employees under the New York Stock Exchange's Listing Rule 303A....

9 days ago - Business Wire

Western Union, Bybit announces users can access USDPT on Bybit’s fiat channels

Bybit and Western Union (WU) announced that its users can now access USDPT, a US dollar-denominated stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on the Solana blockchain, via Bybit’s fiat channels.

11 days ago - TheFly

Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin network integrates Bybit crypto exchange

Western Union (WU) and Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced that its users can now access USDPT, a US dollar-denominated stablecoin issued by Anchorag...

11 days ago - TheFly

Bybit Becomes First Major Crypto Exchange to Integrate Western Union's USDPT Stablecoin, Bridging Two Financial Worlds Through One Stablecoin

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, and Western Union, the global money transfer network, today announced that it...

11 days ago - Business Wire

The Western Union Company Transcript: J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

Stabilization is emerging in key markets despite recent pressures, with strategic acquisitions and exclusive partnerships expanding the network. Margin recovery is expected as efficiency programs accelerate, while digital wallet and stablecoin initiatives are set to drive future growth and optionality.

26 days ago - Transcripts

Western Union Appoints Pedro Alegría as Vice President and General Manager for Mexico and Central America

MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union Appoints Pedro Alegría as Vice President and General Manager for Mexico and Central America.

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

The Most Hated High Yields On Wall Street

Let's capitalize on analyst incompetence—and bank yields up to 18.3%, with upside to boot!

4 weeks 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 30, 2026, to stock...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

NYC Mayor Pushes State to Quash Western Union-Intermex Deal

Last year, Western Union announced plans to purchase money transfer service International Money Express (Intermex). That $500 million deal is now facing pushback from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdam...

4 weeks ago - PYMNTS

Western Union to Present at J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 20th

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday,...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Western Union selects Fireblocks to power its first stablecoin, USDPT

Western Union (WU) has selected Fireblocks, the enterprise platform securing more than $14T in digital asset transactions, to provide the core infrastructure behind USDPT, Western Union’s U.S. dollar-...

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Western Union launches USDPT on Solana

Western Union (WU) announced the launch of USDPT, its U.S. dollar-denominated payment stablecoin. “USDPT reinforces Western Union’s role as a global payments platform,” said Devin McGranahan, Western ...

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Western Union Selects Fireblocks to Power its First Stablecoin, USDPT

Fireblocks   will provide the wallet, settlement, and financial operations infrastructure for Western Union's digital dollar, extending access and creating the foundation for a broader set of financia...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Western Union Launches USDPT on Solana Advancing Regulated Digital Infrastructure for Global Payments

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union (NYSE: WU) today announced the launch of USDPT, its U.S. dollar‑denominated payment stablecoin, marking a major milestone in the company's evolution toward regul...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Western Union (WU) Confirms May Stablecoin Launch During Q1 Earnings Call

Global remittance firms are moving further into blockchain as digital payments continue to evolve and user demand grows. Western Union ($WU) is the latest to make that move with a…

6 weeks ago - TipRanks

Stablecoin "is coming to eat" Western Union's lunch

"Western Union is Blockbuster, and stablecoin is Netflix," Scott Melker says on what he predicts could be the downfall of Western Union due to its fees.

6 weeks ago - Yahoo Finance

The Western Union Company Proxy statement: Proxy filing

The Western Union Company filed a proxy statement on April 28, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Western Union Bets on Stablecoins and M&A for Growth

Western Union is looking to stablecoins and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for growth after a quarter in which revenue was flat due to a decline in the Americas business.

7 weeks ago - PYMNTS

The Western Union Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw revenue stabilize with a 1% adjusted decline and positive transaction growth in Consumer Money Transfer. Branded Digital and Consumer Services segments delivered strong gains, while new acquisitions and digital asset launches are set to drive growth. Guidance for 2026 is reaffirmed, with EPS expected to accelerate in the second half.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

The Western Union Company Earnings release: Q1 2026

The Western Union Company released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 24, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

7 weeks ago - Filings

The Western Union Company Slides: Q1 2026

The Western Union Company has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 24, 2026.

7 weeks ago - Filings

The Western Union Company Quarterly report: Q1 2026

The Western Union Company has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 24, 2026.

7 weeks ago - Filings

Western Union Posts Lower Profit

Western Union reported lower first-quarter profit and said that its Americas retail business was facing macro headwinds.

7 weeks ago - WSJ

Western Union expects to close Intermex acquisition in Q2

On August 10, Western Union (WU) announced an agreement to acquire International Money Express (IMXI). The company expects the transaction to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to…

Other symbols: IMXI
7 weeks ago - TheFly

Western Union Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported first quarter 2026 financial results. The Company's first-quarter revenue of $983 millio...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire