Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:WU Western Union (WU) Stock Price, News & Analysis $12.15 +0.08 (+0.66%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.05▼$12.2150-Day Range$11.35▼$12.9752-Week Range$10.92▼$14.19Volume2.64 million shsAverage Volume4.01 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.11 billionP/E Ratio7.19Dividend Yield7.74%Price Target$13.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Western Union alerts: Email Address Western Union MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.70 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.2% Upside$13.14 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.70% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.34Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.67Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth4.52%From $1.77 to $1.85 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.95 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector133rd out of 303 stocksBusiness Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry50th out of 91 stocks 0.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWestern Union has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.70, and is based on no buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageWestern Union has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Western Union's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.70% of the float of Western Union has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWestern Union has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Western Union has recently increased by 10.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWestern Union is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.69%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWestern Union does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Western Union is 55.62%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Western Union will have a dividend payout ratio of 50.81% next year. This indicates that Western Union will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Western Union's dividend. Previous Next 3.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWestern Union has received a 28.05% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Wire transfer services", "Debit cards", and "Money order services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Western Union is -0.34. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWestern Union has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Western Union this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 27 people have searched for WU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows17 people have added Western Union to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 143% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Western Union insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.85% of the stock of Western Union is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.81% of the stock of Western Union is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Western Union's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Western Union are expected to grow by 4.52% in the coming year, from $1.77 to $1.85 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Western Union is 7.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Western Union is 7.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 40.88.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWestern Union has a PEG Ratio of 1.83. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWestern Union has a P/B Ratio of 9.35. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Western Union's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyWar on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.One company holds a near-total monopoly on it. About Western Union Stock (NYSE: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 order services, retail foreign exchange services, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.Read More WU Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WU Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 4 at 7:03 AM | marketwatch.comWestern Union Co. stock falls Tuesday, still outperforms marketSeptember 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comWestern Union Digital Transformation Strategy Profile 2024: Accelerators, Incubators and Other Innovation ProgramsSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 30, 2024 | marketwatch.comWestern Union Co. stock remains steady Thursday, still outperforms marketAugust 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWestern Union (NYSE:WU) Upgraded by StockNews.com to "Hold"August 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestern Union to Present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 11thAugust 21, 2024 | financialpost.comCelebrating Immigrant Success: Presenting the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award Recipients of 2024August 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWU Sep 2024 14.000 put (WU240920P00014000)September 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 16, 2024 | msn.comThe Western Union Company (WU): An Extreme Dividend Stock With Upside PotentialAugust 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Financial Stocks: Northern (NTRS), Western Union (WU) and Ares Management (ARES)August 5, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comMA Aug 2024 300.000 putAugust 2, 2024 | fool.comPayPal vs. Western Union: Which Value Stock Is a Better Buy?August 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: Western Union (WU) and SoFi Technologies (SOFI)July 31, 2024 | msn.comWestern Union Non-GAAP EPS of $0.44 misses by $0.01, revenue of $1.07B beats by $10MJuly 31, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Financial Companies: Western Union (WU) and PayPal Holdings (PYPL)July 31, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWestern Union: Hold Rating Amidst Growth and Uncertainties in Digital ExpansionJuly 31, 2024 | msn.comThe Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptSee More Headlines Receive WU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Western Union and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Last Earnings7/30/2024Today9/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend9/16/2024Dividend Payable9/30/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/23/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBusiness Services Industry Business services, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryData Processing & Outsourced Services Current SymbolNYSE:WU CUSIP95980210 CIK1365135 Webwww.westernunion.com Phone(866) 405-5012Fax302-636-5454Employees9,000Year Founded1851Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$13.14 High Stock Price Target$15.00 Low Stock Price Target$11.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.2%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.70 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.69 Trailing P/E Ratio7.19 Forward P/E Ratio6.86 P/E Growth1.83Net Income$626 million Net Margins13.64% Pretax Margin16.03% Return on Equity123.71% Return on Assets7.43% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio5.98 Current Ratio1.05 Quick Ratio1.05 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.27 billion Price / Sales0.96 Cash Flow$2.26 per share Price / Cash Flow5.38 Book Value$1.30 per share Price / Book9.35Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares338,335,000Free Float335,459,000Market Cap$4.11 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.86 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Devin B. McGranahan (Age 54)President, CEO & Director Comp: $3.03MMr. Matthew Cagwin (Age 49)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.35MMr. Andrew D. Walker (Age 57)Executive VP & Chief Operations Officer Comp: $1.06MMr. Benjamin Carlton Adams (Age 52)Executive VP & Chief Legal Officer Comp: $1MMr. Giovanni Angelini (Age 54)President of Europe & Africa Comp: $1.06MMr. Mark T. Hinsey (Age 53)Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Mr. Benjamin Hawksworth (Age 47)Chief Technology Officer Mr. Brad WindbiglerSenior VP, Treasurer and Head of Payments Finance & IRMs. Cherie Axelrod (Age 58)Executive VP and Chief Risk & Compliance Officer Mr. Bob RupczynskiChief Marketing OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsJack Henry & AssociatesNASDAQ:JKHYWEXNYSE:WEXGenpactNYSE:GExlServiceNASDAQ:EXLSMaximusNYSE:MMSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCetera Investment AdvisersSold 28,289 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.023%Truist Financial CorpSold 38,036 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.029%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 2,280 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.006%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Bought 1,522 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.001%Quarry LPBought 895 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WU shares performed this year? Western Union's stock was trading at $11.92 at the start of the year. Since then, WU shares have increased by 1.9% and is now trading at $12.15. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Western Union's earnings last quarter? The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July, 30th. The credit services provider reported $0.44 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.01. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 8.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. What is Hikmet Ersek's approval rating as Western Union's CEO? 712 employees have rated Western Union Chief Executive Officer Hikmet Ersek on Glassdoor.com. Hikmet Ersek has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees. 73.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Western Union to a friend. Does Western Union have any subsidiaries? Western Union subsidiaries include these companies: Coins, Opus Software Technologies Private Limited, Travelex, Custom House, Speedpay, Banco Western Union do Brasil S.A., Custom House Currency Exchange (Australia) Pty. Limited, and more. Who are Western Union's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Western Union include AQR Capital Management LLC (3.26%), Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. (3.15%), LSV Asset Management (2.88%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.46%). Insiders that own company stock include Jeffrey A Joerres, Timothy P Murphy and David Cebollero. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Western Union? Shares of WU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Western Union own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Western Union investors own include AT&T (T), Ford Motor (F), Intel (INTC), Walt Disney (DIS), General Electric (GE), International Business Machines (IBM) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). This page (NYSE:WU) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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