WU

$9.02-0.16 (-1.74%)

Market ClosedAs of Mar 20, 8:00 PM UTC

The Western Union Company provides money movement and payment services worldwide.

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$9.02
Potential Upside
518.6%
Whystock Fair Value$55.80
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Fundamentals

SectorFinancial Services
IndustryCredit Services

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-bord...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.87B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
5.93
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.51
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
93.56%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
1.13

Recent News

StockStory
Mar 21, 2026

2 Reasons to Avoid WU and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Over the past six months, Western Union has been a great trade. While the S&P 500 was flat, the stock price has climbed by 13.5% to $9.20 per share. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 20, 2026

1 Financials Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 We Brush Off

Financial institutions play a critical role, offering everything from consumer banking to wealth management and specialized financial solutions. But uncertainty about fiscal and monetary policy has tempered enthusiasm, and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 13.2%. This performance was particularly disheartening since the S&P 500 stood firm.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Zacks
Mar 19, 2026

Here's Why Investors Should Hold Western Union Stock for Now

WU's digital push, rising Consumer Services growth and lower expenses support its outlook despite leverage concerns and lagging industry metrics.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 18, 2026

Western Union Adds Milind Pant And Expands Push Into Stablecoins

Western Union (NYSE:WU) has appointed Milind Pant as an independent director to its board. The company has also partnered with Crossmint to launch a stablecoin and build a global Digital Asset Network. These moves reflect Western Union's push toward digital assets and expanded cross border payment capabilities. Western Union is best known for consumer money transfers and cross border payment services, a space where digital wallets, fintechs, and blockchain based solutions are gaining more...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 18, 2026

Why Western Union (WU) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

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BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.