The Western Union Company (WU)
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- symbol WU
- Rev/Share 12.2671
- Book/Share 2.7818
- PB 3.0341
- Debt/Equity 2.9714
- CurrentRatio 1.0645
- ROIC 0.2619
- MktCap 2789631000.0
- FreeCF/Share 1.0708
- PFCF 7.7147
- PE 3.115
- Debt/Assets 0.3348
- DivYield 0.1114
- ROE 1.2193
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 4
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | WU | Oppenheimer | -- | Perform | -- | -- | June 2, 2025 |
| Downgrade | WU | Monness Crespi & Hardt | Neutral | Sell | -- | $7.5 | April 24, 2025 |
News
June's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 6.76%
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend growth stocks can provide stable, growing income, making them ideal for long-term investors despite lacking the excitement of headline-grabbing returns. My screening focuses on higher-yielding stocks, trying to find those with dividend safety and consistent growth. We also touch on the option wheel strategy today, as two of the names we'll be giving a look at are ones we employ the strategy on.
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Western Union (WU) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Western Union (WU) reachead $9.31 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.06% change compared to its last close.
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Western Union Stock: Hold for the Yield, But Watch the Risks
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
WU's 10% dividend and global growth shine, but high debt and rising digital competition temper the outlook.
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Why Is Western Union (WU) Down 5.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Western Union (WU) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Western Union: Migration Slowdown Reduces Growth of Remittances Business
Published: April 24, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative
A reduction in migration across Latin America led to slower growth in the remittances business at Western Union in the first quarter.
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Western Union: Undervalued And Offering A Massive 10% Dividend
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Western Union's share price has fallen by a quarter since I last covered the company, with little change in the quality of the core business. The company now offers a bargain forward P/E of 5.5x and a dividend yield of around 10%, despite a high probability of long-term profitability, in my view. Western Union's business operations have offered positive developments, including the introduction of the Western Union Media Network, which will hopefully generate further value for shareholders.
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Final Trades: Salesforce, UnitedHealth, Western Union and Howmet Aerospace
Published: April 23, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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Western Union Offers Zero-Fee International Money Transfers to Myanmar
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
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 international money transfers1 to the country. Effective immediately until midnight, 00:00 Myanmar Standard Time on 10 April 2025, individuals can send funds to Myanmar via WesternUnion.com or the Western Union mobile app, ensuring families can provide crucial support to their loved ones during this tim.
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Western Union: A Very Attractive Risk-To-Reward Ratio
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Western Union's stock is undervalued, offering a compelling risk-to-reward ratio with a nearly 9% dividend yield, despite fintech competition and declining revenue growth. The company's extensive physical network and cash-based operations ensure its relevance, especially in regions with low banking access and high trust in legacy services. Digital competitors like Wise and Remitly face challenges in sustaining growth and penetrating Western Union's strong physical presence and established customer trust.
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Western Union Teams Up With HCLTech to Drive AI-Led Innovation
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WU collaborates with HCLTech to transition to an AI-powered platform operating model.
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Western Union Taps AI to Move to ‘Platform Operating Model'
Published: March 24, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
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 model,” which will offer greater agility and scalability, according to a Monday (March 24) press release.
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Passive Income Lovers: 3 Ultra-High Yielding Dividend Stocks To Buy Now
Published: March 20, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Market uncertainty and volatility have knocked down most growth bets.
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Western Union (WU) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Western Union (WU) closed the most recent trading day at $10.70, moving -0.56% from the previous trading session.
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Why Is Western Union (WU) Down 2.9% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Western Union (WU) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Western Union and urpay Collaborate to Offer International Money Transfer Services
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Collaboration announcement with urpay of Saudi Arabia.
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Final Trades: Starbucks, Astrazeneca, Western Union and the IYR
Published: February 25, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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About The Western Union Company (WU)
- IPO Date 2006-10-02
- Website https://www.westernunion.com
- Industry Financial - Credit Services
- CEO Mr. Devin B. McGranahan
- Employees 9100