Q2 EPS Estimates for Western Union Raised by Northland Capmk

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Northland Capmk raised their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Western Union in a research note issued on Thursday, April 24th. Northland Capmk analyst M. Grondahl now expects that the credit services provider will earn $0.43 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.42. The consensus estimate for Western Union's current full-year earnings is $1.79 per share. Northland Capmk also issued estimates for Western Union's FY2025 earnings at $1.80 EPS.

WU has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Susquehanna cut their target price on shares of Western Union from $12.00 to $11.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. UBS Group restated a "neutral" rating and set a $10.50 price objective (down previously from $11.00) on shares of Western Union in a research note on Thursday. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Western Union from $10.00 to $9.00 and set an "underweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 5th. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their price target on Western Union from $14.00 to $13.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Finally, JMP Securities reissued a "market perform" rating on shares of Western Union in a research report on Thursday. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and seven have given a hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $10.78.

Western Union Stock Down 0.4 %

Shares of NYSE WU opened at $10.14 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.35 billion, a PE ratio of 3.71, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 0.69. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 1.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.04. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $10.41 and a 200-day moving average of $10.65. Western Union has a 52-week low of $9.00 and a 52-week high of $13.60.

Western Union (NYSE:WU - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 23rd. The credit services provider reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.01. Western Union had a net margin of 22.19% and a return on equity of 96.90%. The company had revenue of $983.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.01 billion.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Western Union

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. R Squared Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Western Union in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Independence Bank of Kentucky bought a new position in Western Union during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. McIlrath & Eck LLC lifted its stake in Western Union by 1,487.6% during the fourth quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 3,080 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 2,886 shares during the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its holdings in Western Union by 80.2% in the first quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 3,264 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 1,453 shares during the period. Finally, Huntington National Bank raised its holdings in shares of Western Union by 662.7% during the fourth quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 3,722 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 3,234 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 91.81% of the company's stock.

Western Union Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 17th were paid a dividend of $0.235 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 17th. This represents a $0.94 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.27%. Western Union's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 35.07%.

Western Union Company Profile

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.

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