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Western Union (WU) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$13.16
+0.11 (+0.84%)
(As of 09/25/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$12.95
$13.19
50-Day Range
$11.61
$13.16
52-Week Range
$10.07
$14.84
Volume
3.91 million shs
Average Volume
6.41 million shs
Market Capitalization
$4.93 billion
P/E Ratio
6.68
Dividend Yield
7.14%
Price Target
$12.81

Western Union MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.64 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
2.7% Downside
$12.81 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
5.19% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.34
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.15mentions of Western Union in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-1.75%
From $1.71 to $1.68 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.84 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

220th out of 307 stocks

Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

71st out of 87 stocks


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About Western Union (NYSE:WU) Stock

The Western Union Company provides money movement and payment services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Consumer-to-Consumer and Business Solutions. The Consumer-to-Consumer 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 Business Solutions segment provides payment and foreign exchange solutions, primarily cross-border and cross-currency transactions for small and medium size enterprises, other organizations, and individuals; and foreign currency forward and option contracts. It also offers bill payment services that facilitates payments from consumers to businesses and other organizations, as well as offers money order and other services. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WU Price History

WU Stock News Headlines

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Western Union (NYSE:WU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.235
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WU Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
6/15/2023
Dividend Payable
6/30/2023
Last Earnings
7/26/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/29 Dividend
9/14/2023
Today
9/25/2023
Dividend Payable
9/29/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/07/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
Data Processing & Outsourced Services
CUSIP
95980210
Employees
8,900
Year Founded
1851

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$12.81
High Stock Price Forecast
$17.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$10.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-2.7%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.64
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$910.60 million
Pretax Margin
18.40%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.48 billion
Cash Flow
$2.27 per share
Book Value
$1.24 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
371,951,000
Market Cap
$4.93 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.86

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Devin B. McGranahan (Age 53)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.23M
  • Mr. Matthew Cagwin (Age 48)
    Chief Financial Officer
    Comp: $644.2k
  • Mr. Benjamin Carlton Adams (Age 51)
    Chief Legal Officer
    Comp: $745.83k
  • Mr. Jean Claude FarahMr. Jean Claude Farah (Age 52)
    Pres of Middle East & Asia Pacific
    Comp: $940k
  • Mr. Andrew D. Walker (Age 56)
    Chief Operations Officer
  • Mr. Mark T. Hinsey (Age 52)
    Chief Accounting Officer & Controller
  • Mr. Benjamin Hawksworth (Age 46)
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Mr. Brad Windbigler
    Sr. VP, Treasurer and Head of Payments Fin. & IR
  • Ms. Cherie Axelrod (Age 57)
    Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
  • Mr. Bob Rupczynski
    Chief Marketing Officer













WU Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Western Union stock right now?

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Western Union in the last year. There are currently 5 sell ratings and 9 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" WU shares.
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What is Western Union's stock price forecast for 2023?

14 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Western Union's shares. Their WU share price forecasts range from $10.00 to $17.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $12.81 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.7%.
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How have WU shares performed in 2023?

Western Union's stock was trading at $13.77 at the start of the year. Since then, WU stock has decreased by 4.4% and is now trading at $13.16.
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When is Western Union's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 7th 2023.
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How were Western Union's earnings last quarter?

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 26th. The credit services provider reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.12. The credit services provider had revenue of $1.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.05 billion. Western Union had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 116.87% and a net margin of 17.12%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.51 EPS.
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How often does Western Union pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Union?

Western Union announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 19th. Investors of record on Friday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.235 per share on Friday, September 29th. This represents a $0.94 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.14%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 14th.
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Is Western Union a good dividend stock?

Western Union (NYSE:WU) pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.20%. WU has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 47.72%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WU will have a dividend payout ratio of 55.95% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Western Union's stock buyback program work?

Western Union announced that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Thursday, February 10th 2022, which permits the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 13.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

What guidance has Western Union issued on next quarter's earnings?

Western Union issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, July, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.65-$1.75 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.62. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.40 billion-$4.64 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.12 billion.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Western Union own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Union investors own include AT&T (T), Ford Motor (F), Intel (INTC), Walt Disney (DIS), General Electric (GE), International Business Machines (IBM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Bank of America (BAC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

What is Western Union's stock symbol?

Western Union trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WU."

Who are Western Union's major shareholders?

Western Union's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.82%), Capital Research Global Investors (5.11%), Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. (4.66%), State Street Corp (3.52%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.25%) and LSV Asset Management (2.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Summerill, Caroline Tsai, David Cebollero, Hikmet Ersek, Jacqueline D Molnar, Jean Claude Farah, Jeffrey A Joerres, Khalid Fellahi, Rajesh K Agrawal and Richard L Williams.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Western Union's stock price today?

One share of WU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $13.16.

How much money does Western Union make?

Western Union (NYSE:WU) has a market capitalization of $4.93 billion and generates $4.48 billion in revenue each year. The credit services provider earns $910.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.97 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Western Union have?

The company employs 8,900 workers across the globe.

Does Western Union have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Western Union: Banco Western Union do Brasil S.A., Coins, Custom House, Custom House (Online) Ltd., Custom House Currency Exchange (Australia) Pty. Limited, Custom House Currency Exchange (Singapore) Pte. Limited, Custom House Financial (UK) Limited, Custom House Financial Ltd., Custom House Holdings (USA) Ltd., Custom House ULC, E Commerce Group Products Inc., First Financial Management Corporation, Global Collection Services S.A., Global Corporate Real Estate Advisors LLC, Grupo Dinámico Empresarial S.A. de C.V., MT (Bermuda) 1 Ltd, MT (Bermuda) 2 Ltd, MT Caribbean Holdings SRL, MT Financial Holdings Ltd., MT Global Holdings Ltd., MT Group Investment Holdings Ltd., MT Group Ltd., MT Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd., MT Holdings Limited, MT Holdings Switzerland GmbH, MT International Holdings Ltd., MT International Operations Partnership, MT International Operations SRL, MT Network Holdings Ltd., MT Payment Services Ltd., MT Payment Services Operations EU/EEA Limited, MT Worldwide Holdings Ltd., Money Transfer Financial Services Limited, Operaciones Internacionales OV S.A. de C.V., Opus Software Technologies Private Limited, PT Western Union Indonesia, Paymap Inc., RII Holdings Inc., Red Global S.A., Ruesch Holding LLC, Ruesch International (Delaware) LLC, Ruesch International L.L.C., Servicio Electrónico de Pago S.A., Servicio Integral de Envios S. de R.L. de C.V., Servicios de Apoyo GDE S.A. de C.V., SpeedPay Inc., Speedpay, The Western Union Real Estate Holdings LLC, Transfer Express de Panama S.A., Travelex, Union del Oeste de Costa Rica SRL, Vigo Remittance Canada Company, Vigo Remittance Corp., WU BP Peru S.R.L., WU Technology Engineering Services Private Limited, WUBS Financial Services (Singapore) Pte Limited, WUBS Payments Limited, Western Union (Bermuda) Holding Finance Ltd., Western Union (Hellas) International Holdings S.A., Western Union Acquisition Partnership, Western Union Benelux MT Ltd., Western Union Business Solutions (Australia) Pty Limited, Western Union Business Solutions (Hong Kong) Limited, Western Union Business Solutions (Malta) Limited, Western Union Business Solutions (SA) Limited, Western Union Business Solutions (Singapore) Pte Limited, Western Union Business Solutions (UK) Limited, Western Union Business Solutions (USA) LLC, Western Union Business Solutions Japan KK, Western Union Chile Limitada, Western Union Communications Inc., Western Union Consulting Services (Beijing) Co. 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How can I contact Western Union?

Western Union's mailing address is 7001 EAST BELLEVIEW AVENUE, DENVER CO, 80237. The official website for the company is www.westernunion.com. The credit services provider can be reached via phone at (866) 405-5012, via email at westernunion.ir@westernunion.com, or via fax at 302-636-5454.

This page (NYSE:WU) was last updated on 9/26/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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