The Western Union Company (WU)

NYSE: WU · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
13.29
-0.08 (-0.60%)
At close: May 9, 2024, 4:00 PM
13.40
+0.11 (0.83%)
After-hours: May 9, 2024, 4:29 PM EDT
-0.60%
Market Cap 4.50B
Revenue (ttm) 4.37B
Net Income (ttm) 616.90M
Shares Out 338.34M
EPS (ttm) 1.69
PE Ratio 7.88
Forward PE 7.57
Dividend $0.94 (7.07%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 14, 2024
Volume 1,928,120
Open 13.40
Previous Close 13.37
Day's Range 13.23 - 13.47
52-Week Range 10.92 - 14.19
Beta 0.86
Analysts Hold
Price Target 13.69 (+3.01%)
Earnings Date Apr 24, 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 $13.69, which is an increase of 3.01% from the latest price.

Price Target
$13.69
(3.01% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

9 hours 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 ...

1 day 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...

1 day 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...

14 days 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...

15 days 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...

4 weeks 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...

2 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
2 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...

2 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....

2 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...

2 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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

What's Wrong With These 7%+ Yields That Wall Street Hates?

When the Wall Street cheerleaders actually dislike a stock—well, that sure commands our contrarian attention.

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3 months ago - Forbes

Western Union's Branded Digital Transactions Gain 13%

Western Union's latest results showed increased traction in digital channels, and management pointed to omnichannel efforts as a key avenue of promise in the months and years ahead.

3 months ago - PYMNTS

Western Union Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. The Company's fourth-quarter revenue of $1.05...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Nominations Are Now Open for the 16th Annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, Presented by Western Union

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #togolfshow--With 1.5 million immigrants slated to arrive in Canada over the next three years, it's never been more important to be welcoming and supportive as they build th...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results on February 6

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

Western Union Appoints Finance Executive Julie Cameron-Doe to its Board of Directors

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced the appointment of Julie Cameron-Doe to the Company's Board of Directors, effective December 12. “Julie's breadth of finan...

5 months ago - Business Wire

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 December 29, 2023, to s...

5 months ago - Business Wire

KBW Announces Index Rebalancing for Fourth-Quarter 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., a leading specialist investment bank to the financial services and fintech sectors, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel F...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Western Union Passes Through 8% Yield Mark

In trading on Thursday, shares of Western Union were yielding above the 8% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.94), with the stock changing hands as low as $11.73 on the day. Divide...

5 months ago - Forbes

Western Union Marks 100 Concept Stores in Europe

Western Union says it has expanded its network of concept stores in Europe. The cross-border money transfer provider announced Wednesday (Dec. 6) that it now has 100 concept stores and “company-owned ...

5 months ago - PYMNTS

Western Union to Present at the UBS Global Technology Conference on November 28

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the UBS Global Technology Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The presentation will begin at ...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Paysend and Western Union Partner on Cross-Border Money Transfer Services

Paysend, a card-to-card and international payments platform, and Western Union, a provider of cross-border money movement and payment services, have partnered on cross-border money transfer services. ...

6 months ago - PYMNTS

CE 100 Loses 2.5% as Western Union Leads Payment Names Lower

The CE 100 Index lost 2.5%, as payment-related names led to the downside. The Pay and be Paid segment was the worst performing sector, sliding 4.9% through the week.

6 months ago - PYMNTS