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Western Union Company (The) (WU)
$8.22-0.09 (-1.08%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
The Western Union Company provides money movement payments, and digital financial services in the United States and internationally.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
The Western Union Company in the Financial Services sector is trading at $8.22 with a market capitalization of $2.5B. Wall Street consensus targets $8.43 (14 analysts), implying a +2.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 21% below its 52-week high of $10.35, remaining 2.4% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 30/100 signals elevated caution as multiple indicators diverge.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $982.70M↓ | $1.01B↓ | $1.03B↑ | $1.03B↑ | $983.60M |
| Gross Profit | $327.80M↓ | $363.00M↓ | $389.40M↑ | $383.30M↑ | $364.40M |
| Operating Income | $123.00M↓ | $185.30M↓ | $201.90M↑ | $192.70M↑ | $177.40M |
| Net Income | $64.70M↓ | $114.40M↓ | $139.60M↑ | $122.10M↓ | $123.50M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
The Western Union Company provides money movement payments, and digital financial services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services. The Consumer Money Transfer segment ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.54B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
5.98
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.53
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
11.68%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
48.41%
Volume
Today's trading volume
5.79M
Recent News
Western Union (WU) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Western Union (WU) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Western Union (WU) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
In the closing of the recent trading day, Western Union (WU) stood at $8.47, denoting a -2.19% move from the preceding trading day.
Western Union (WU) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
Western Union (WU) closed the most recent trading day at $8.04, moving +2.03% from the previous trading session.
Western Union (WU) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
In the most recent trading session, Western Union (WU) closed at $7.82, indicating a +1.3% shift from the previous trading day.
Western Union (WU) Extends Loan Access As Its Undervalued Narrative Stays In Focus
Western Union (WU) has amended its Delayed Draw Term Loan Credit Agreement, extending the commitment period for accessing this debt facility to November 10, 2026. This move affects the company’s available financing flexibility. See our latest analysis for Western Union. Western Union shares have been under pressure in 2026, with the stock down 13.54% year to date on a share price basis and weaker Q1 results contributing to a 15.9% drop after earnings. However, a 4.58% total shareholder return...