The Western Union Company (WU)
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- symbol WU
- Rev/Share 12.4446
- Book/Share 2.8085
- PB 3.3897
- Debt/Equity 2.8012
- CurrentRatio 1.0803
- ROIC 0.186
- MktCap 3025883496.0
- FreeCF/Share 1.1587
- PFCF 7.9253
- PE 4.0691
- Debt/Assets 0.333
- DivYield 0.0987
- ROE 0.8295
- 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 | Cantor Fitzgerald | -- | Underweight | -- | $9 | Jan. 27, 2026 |
| Initiation | WU | Citigroup | -- | Neutral | -- | $9 | Oct. 23, 2025 |
| Reiterated | WU | Monness Crespi & Hardt | -- | Sell | $7.5 | $7 | July 29, 2025 |
| Resumed | WU | Deutsche Bank | -- | Hold | -- | -- | July 17, 2025 |
| Initiation | WU | Oppenheimer | -- | Perform | -- | -- | June 2, 2025 |
| Downgrade | WU | Monness Crespi & Hardt | Neutral | Sell | -- | $7.5 | April 24, 2025 |
News
Western Union (WU) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Western Union (WU) closed the most recent trading day at $9.52, moving +1.6% from the previous trading session.
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These 2 Business Services Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
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Western Union to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on February 20, 2026
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
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 call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on February 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued before the call. The webcast and presentation will be available at https://ir.westernunion.com. A replay of the webcast will be avail.
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Why Western Union Still Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WU's falling costs, expanding digital and remittance reach, and a double-digit dividend yield show why the money-transfer firm still appeals to investors.
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The PayPal Dilemma: Is It The Next AutoZone Or The Next Western Union?
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Paypal (PYPL) is rated a Buy, driven by durable cash generation and disciplined capital return. PYPL's investment case hinges on modest growth and aggressive share buybacks, potentially reducing share count by up to 26.4% in three years. The cannibalization thesis relies on maintaining at least $6–7 billion in annual free cash flow and avoiding structural decline.
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Western Union Ties Up With Deutsche Post to Broaden Germany Reach
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WU partners with Deutsche Post to roll out cross-border money transfers across Germany in 2026, expanding access at thousands of postal branches.
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Should You Buy Western Union For Its 9.8% Yield?
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Western Union Company offers a high 9.8% dividend yield, but this reflects deep business challenges and structural decline in its core retail segment. WU's digital pivot and stablecoin launch show adaptation, yet competitive advantages in digital remain limited versus fintech disruptors. The Intermex acquisition increases retail exposure and leverage, raising concerns about strategic direction and capital allocation discipline.
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International Money Express Investor Alert By The Former Attorney General Of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of International Money Express, Inc. - IMXI
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK CITY & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of International Money Express, Inc. (“IMF”) (NasdaqCM: IMXI) to The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of IMF will receive $16.00 in cash for each share of IMF that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the pr.
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The Western Union Company (WU) Presents at Citi's 14th Annual FinTech Conference Transcript
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Western Union Company ( WU ) Citi's 14th Annual FinTech Conference November 19, 2025 9:45 AM EST Company Participants Devin McGranahan - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Bryan Keane - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Presentation Bryan Keane Citigroup Inc., Research Division Okay. Welcome. We're excited to have Western Union here.
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The Western Union Company (WU) Presents at J.P. Morgan 2025 Ultimate Services Investor Conference Transcript
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Western Union Company ( WU ) J.P. Morgan 2025 Ultimate Services Investor Conference November 18, 2025 9:40 AM EST Company Participants Devin McGranahan - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Tien-Tsin Huang - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Presentation Tien-Tsin Huang JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division All right.
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Final Trades: Apple, Palo Alto Networks, Western Union and the RSPH
Published: November 06, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee give you thieir top stocks to watch for the second half.
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Western Union, Early Telegraph Pioneer, Joins the Crypto Arms Race
Published: October 28, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive
The company plans to launch its own stablecoin in 2026 to send money around the globe, a move that might lower customer costs and settle transactions faster.
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Western Union's Q3 Earnings Beat on CS Unit Strength, Lower Costs
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WU tops Q3 estimates as CS unit revenues jump 49% year over year and cost cuts boost margins despite CMT segment weakness. Management reiterates 2025 adjusted EPS within $1.65-$1.75.
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Western Union Stock: Value Opportunity With A Secure Dividend
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Western Union Company offers an attractive 11% dividend yield, prompting concerns about underlying business risks or market skepticism. Despite negative sentiment and "dying business" narratives, WU's recent earnings release provides a timely opportunity to reassess its prospects. I rate WU as a Buy, highlighting its appeal to dividend seekers, value investors, and those interested in its stablecoin fintech initiative.
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Curious about Western Union (WU) Q3 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Western Union (WU) for the quarter ended September 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
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5 Companies Investors Always Forget Under $10 With Huge Dividends
Published: October 14, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with high yields, because they provide a substantial passive income stream and offer significant total return potential.
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Western Union: Worth A Look
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Western Union Company faces secular headwinds from digital competition, but recent revenue declines stem mostly from geopolitical events and U.S. immigration policy. WU's Consumer Services segment is growing rapidly, and the company is acquiring International Money Express to expand its Latin American footprint and boost earnings. Despite a double-digit dividend yield (11.7%) and strong insider buying, the stock trades near all-time lows due to bearish sentiment and perceived obsolescence.
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WU and dLocal Drive Digital Remittance Expansion in Latin America
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Western Union collaborates with dLocal to enhance its digital services suite and expand digital remittance options across Latin America.
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Western Union Expands Reach With WhatsApp to Boost Dollar Exchanges
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WU launches WhatsApp money transfers in Peru, aiming to boost digital growth and expand its global remittance reach.
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Western Union (WU) Up 6.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Western Union (WU) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Can Western Union's $500M Intermex Bet Boost its Global Edge?
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WU's $500M Intermex buyout aims to deepen its Latin America reach, unlock $30M synergies, and boost earnings from year one.
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INTERNATIONAL MONEY EXPRESS INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of International Money Express, Inc. - IMXI
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of International Money Express, Inc. (“IMF”) (NasdaqCM: IMXI) to The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of IMF will receive $16.00 in cash for each share of IMF that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process.
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Western Union Considers Jump Onto Stablecoin Bandwagon
Published: August 12, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Western Union is reportedly considering the launch of its own dollar-backed stablecoin. The remittance company is facing competition from a growing swath of cryptocurrency-centered money movement operations, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Aug. 12).
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Western Union Expands Retail Footprint With $500 Million Intermex Deal
Published: August 11, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Western Union is acquiring money transfer service International Money Express (Intermex) for $500 million. The deal is designed to bolster Western Union's retail business in the U.S. while helping it speed digital customer acquisition, the company said in a Sunday (Aug. 10) news release.
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Western Union Launches Money Transfer Partnership With Chipper Cash
Published: July 30, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Western Union is joining forces with two African FinTechs to provide international money transfer services. The collaboration, announced Wednesday (July 30), will see Western Union work with Zambia's Zoona Transactions and its parent company Chipper Cash, letting customers in Zambia send and receive money around the world.
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Western Union Down 4% on Q2 Earnings Miss & Lowered Outlook
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
WU slides 4% after Q2 earnings and revenues miss estimates and full-year guidance is lowered.
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Final Trades: Abbvie, Uber, Western Union and Live Nation
Published: July 23, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
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Ahead of Western Union (WU) Q2 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Western Union (WU), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended June 2025.
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July's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 7.96%
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend growth stocks can offer a stable way to passively grow one's income, creating long-term compounding wealth over the long run. Today, we are looking at a screening process that focuses on higher yields but ranks higher on dividend safety and consistency for growth. From the hundreds that end up listed, we take a look at some of those that rank on the higher yield end for an initial look.
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Western Union (WU) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Western Union (WU) reached $8.62 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.26% change compared to its last close.
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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 Devin McGranahan
- Employees 9100