The Western Union Company (WU)

NYSE: WU · Real-Time Price · USD
8.50
+0.18 (2.16%)
At close: Aug 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
8.50
0.00 (-0.02%)
After-hours: Aug 13, 2025, 7:38 PM EDT
2.16%
Market Cap 2.75B
Revenue (ttm) 4.10B
Net Income (ttm) 896.10M
Shares Out 322.97M
EPS (ttm) 2.65
PE Ratio 3.20
Forward PE 4.91
Dividend $0.94 (11.30%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jun 16, 2025
Volume 9,857,804
Open 8.29
Previous Close 8.32
Day's Range 8.29 - 8.53
52-Week Range 7.89 - 12.40
Beta 0.64
Analysts Hold
Price Target 8.69 (+2.24%)
Earnings Date Jul 28, 2025

About WU

The Western Union Company provides money movement and payment services worldwide. It 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 and owned locations, as well as through websites and mobile devices. The Consumer Services segments offers bill payment services, money order and media network services, retail foreign exchange services, prepaid cards, lendi... [Read more]

Industry Credit Services
Sector Financials
IPO Date Oct 2, 2006
Employees 9,100
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WU
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, The Western Union Company's revenue was $4.21 billion, a decrease of -3.38% compared to the previous year's $4.36 billion. Earnings were $934.20 million, an increase of 49.23%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 10 analysts, the average rating for WU stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $8.69, which is an increase of 2.24% from the latest price.

Price Target
$8.69
(2.24% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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

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 Inter...

Other symbols: IMXI
12 hours ago - Business Wire

ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of International Money Express, Inc.

NEW YORK , Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by International Money Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMXI) and its board of directors concerning ...

Other symbols: IMXI
1 day ago - PRNewsWire

Western Union Considers Jump Onto Stablecoin Bandwagon

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 oper...

1 day ago - PYMNTS

Western Union Expands Retail Footprint With $500 Million Intermex Deal

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 ...

2 days ago - PYMNTS

Western Union to acquire Intermex for about $500 million

Money transfer company Western Union said on Sunday it will acquire Intermex , a U.S. firm that focuses on payment transfers to Latin America and the Caribbean, for about $500 million in cash.

3 days ago - Reuters

17th Annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, Presented by Western Union

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With nation-building and Canadian pride on people's minds across the country, we can't forget that the story of Canada includes the individual stories of immigrants who have ...

8 days ago - Business Wire

Western Union Launches Money Transfer Partnership With Chipper Cash

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 ...

14 days ago - PYMNTS

These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Western Union Following Weaker-Than-Expected Q2 Earnings

Western Union Co WU reported downbeat earnings for the second quarter on Monday.

15 days ago - Benzinga

The Western Union Company (WU) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Devin B. McGranahan - President, CEO & Director Matthew Cagwin - Executive VP & CFO ...

16 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Western Union Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported second quarter 2025 financial results. The Company's second-quarter revenue of $1.03 bil...

16 days ago - Business Wire

Western Union: Massive 11% Yield But Crypto Plans Are Unconvincing

Western Union's share price continues to fall in spite of a relatively stable core business that enjoys very healthy margins. The CEO's recent interview on stablecoins and their proposed use by the fi...

16 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Ahead Of Q2 Earnings, Western Union Looks Like A Contrarian Play To Watch

Western Union is deeply undervalued, with a forward P/E under 5 and a sustainable 10.96% dividend yield, despite negative market sentiment. The business remains profitable and indispensable in many re...

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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21 days ago - CNBC Television

Stablecoin an opportunity, not a threat: Western Union CEO

Devin McGranahan, CEO of Western Union, says stablecoins provide an opportunity for the company to innovate as they have been doing for 175 years. He speaks with Romain Bostick and Scarlet Fu on 'Bloo...

23 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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26 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Western Union to Release Second Quarter 2025 Results on July 28, 2025

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

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Financial Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

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6 weeks ago - Benzinga

Western Union: Transition From Legacy Operations Will Need More Time

Western Union's revenue continued to decline by 6.1% YoY in 1Q25. Operating income and net income margin fell by 30bps and 106bps to 18.04% and 12.56%, respectively. Although WU failed to meet initial...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Western Union Appoints Ricardo Alair to Lead Operations Across the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau

MANILA, Philippines--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today announced the appointment of Ricardo Alair as Director for the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau. His appointment comes as...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Western Union Appoints Vince Tallent to Drive Asia Pacific Growth and Operations

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today announced the appointment of Vince Tallent as Senior Vice President, Head of Asia Pacific. His appointment comes as the Company accelerates its strong g...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Post Office Signs Long-Term Exclusive Deal With Western Union for Money Transfer Services in Branch

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Post Office and Western Union have announced a long-term exclusive deal for cross-border money transfer services at Post Office branches.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Western Union to Present at Bernstein's 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 29th

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decision Conference on Thursday, May 29th, 2025. The presentation...

3 months ago - Business Wire