Which has better earnings & valuation, WU or PYPL?

PayPal has higher revenue and earnings than Western Union. Western Union is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PayPal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Western Union $4.05B 0.63 $499.60M $1.36 5.98 PayPal $33.17B 1.19 $5.23B $5.33 8.40

Is WU or PYPL more profitable?

PayPal has a net margin of 15.00% compared to Western Union's net margin of 10.88%. Western Union's return on equity of 55.94% beat PayPal's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Western Union 10.88% 55.94% 6.39% PayPal 15.00% 25.02% 6.30%

Does the media favor WU or PYPL?

In the previous week, PayPal had 37 more articles in the media than Western Union. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for PayPal and 1 mentions for Western Union. PayPal's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Western Union's score of 0.72 indicating that PayPal is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Western Union 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive PayPal 19 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 5 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer JKHY or WU?

In the previous week, Jack Henry & Associates had 20 more articles in the media than Western Union. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Jack Henry & Associates and 1 mentions for Western Union. Jack Henry & Associates' average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Western Union's score of 0.72 indicating that Jack Henry & Associates is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Jack Henry & Associates 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Western Union 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, WU or G?

Genpact has higher revenue and earnings than Western Union. Western Union is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Genpact, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Western Union $4.05B 0.63 $499.60M $1.36 5.98 Genpact $5.08B 1.10 $552.49M $3.26 10.12

Is WU or G more profitable?

Genpact has a net margin of 11.04% compared to Western Union's net margin of 10.88%. Western Union's return on equity of 55.94% beat Genpact's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Western Union 10.88% 55.94% 6.39% Genpact 11.04% 22.70% 10.42%

Does the media prefer WU or G?

In the previous week, Genpact had 6 more articles in the media than Western Union. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Genpact and 1 mentions for Western Union. Western Union's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Genpact's score of 0.37 indicating that Western Union is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Western Union 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Genpact 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings & valuation, WEX or WU?

Western Union has higher revenue and earnings than WEX. Western Union is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than WEX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio WEX $2.66B 1.89 $304.10M $8.91 16.25 Western Union $4.05B 0.63 $499.60M $1.36 5.98

Is WEX or WU more profitable?

WEX has a net margin of 11.50% compared to Western Union's net margin of 10.88%. Western Union's return on equity of 55.94% beat WEX's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets WEX 11.50% 42.66% 3.33% Western Union 10.88% 55.94% 6.39%

Does the media refer more to WEX or WU?

In the previous week, WEX and WEX both had 1 articles in the media. Western Union's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat WEX's score of 0.70 indicating that Western Union is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment WEX 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Western Union 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, WU or EXLS?

Western Union has higher revenue and earnings than ExlService. Western Union is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ExlService, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Western Union $4.05B 0.63 $499.60M $1.36 5.98 ExlService $2.09B 2.12 $251.02M $1.57 18.49

Does the media prefer WU or EXLS?

In the previous week, ExlService had 4 more articles in the media than Western Union. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for ExlService and 1 mentions for Western Union. ExlService's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Western Union's score of 0.72 indicating that ExlService is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Western Union 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ExlService 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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WU vs. PYPL, JKHY, G, WEX, and EXLS

Should you buy Western Union stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Western Union with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Western Union include PayPal (PYPL), Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY), Genpact (G), WEX (WEX), and ExlService (EXLS).

How does Western Union compare to PayPal?

Western Union (NYSE:WU) and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) are both business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

In the previous week, PayPal had 37 more articles in the media than Western Union. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for PayPal and 1 mentions for Western Union. PayPal's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Western Union's score of 0.72 indicating that PayPal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Western Union	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
PayPal	19 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	5 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

PayPal has a net margin of 15.00% compared to Western Union's net margin of 10.88%. Western Union's return on equity of 55.94% beat PayPal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Western Union	10.88%	55.94%	6.39%
PayPal	15.00%	25.02%	6.30%

Western Union pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.6%. PayPal pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Western Union pays out 69.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PayPal pays out 10.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Western Union presently has a consensus target price of $8.82, suggesting a potential upside of 8.40%. PayPal has a consensus target price of $55.85, suggesting a potential upside of 24.81%. Given PayPal's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe PayPal is more favorable than Western Union.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Western Union	5 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.64
PayPal	5 Sell rating(s)	32 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.07

PayPal has higher revenue and earnings than Western Union. Western Union is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PayPal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Western Union	$4.05B	0.63	$499.60M	$1.36	5.98
PayPal	$33.17B	1.19	$5.23B	$5.33	8.40

Western Union has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PayPal has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

91.8% of Western Union shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of PayPal shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Western Union shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of PayPal shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

PayPal beats Western Union on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Union compare to Jack Henry & Associates?

Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ:JKHY) and Western Union (NYSE:WU) are both mid-cap data processing & outsourced services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Western Union has higher revenue and earnings than Jack Henry & Associates. Western Union is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Jack Henry & Associates, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Jack Henry & Associates	$2.38B	4.08	$455.75M	$7.15	19.07
Western Union	$4.05B	0.63	$499.60M	$1.36	5.98

Jack Henry & Associates pays an annual dividend of $2.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Western Union pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.6%. Jack Henry & Associates pays out 34.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Western Union pays out 69.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Jack Henry & Associates has raised its dividend for 35 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Jack Henry & Associates had 20 more articles in the media than Western Union. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Jack Henry & Associates and 1 mentions for Western Union. Jack Henry & Associates' average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Western Union's score of 0.72 indicating that Jack Henry & Associates is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Jack Henry & Associates	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Western Union	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Jack Henry & Associates has a net margin of 20.64% compared to Western Union's net margin of 10.88%. Western Union's return on equity of 55.94% beat Jack Henry & Associates' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Jack Henry & Associates	20.64%	24.03%	17.02%
Western Union	10.88%	55.94%	6.39%

Jack Henry & Associates currently has a consensus price target of $192.08, indicating a potential upside of 40.85%. Western Union has a consensus price target of $8.82, indicating a potential upside of 8.40%. Given Jack Henry & Associates' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Jack Henry & Associates is more favorable than Western Union.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Jack Henry & Associates	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.79
Western Union	5 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.64

98.8% of Jack Henry & Associates shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.8% of Western Union shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Jack Henry & Associates shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Western Union shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Jack Henry & Associates has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Western Union has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Jack Henry & Associates beats Western Union on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Union compare to Genpact?

Western Union (NYSE:WU) and Genpact (NYSE:G) are both mid-cap data processing & outsourced services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Genpact has a net margin of 11.04% compared to Western Union's net margin of 10.88%. Western Union's return on equity of 55.94% beat Genpact's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Western Union	10.88%	55.94%	6.39%
Genpact	11.04%	22.70%	10.42%

Genpact has higher revenue and earnings than Western Union. Western Union is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Genpact, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Western Union	$4.05B	0.63	$499.60M	$1.36	5.98
Genpact	$5.08B	1.10	$552.49M	$3.26	10.12

Western Union pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.6%. Genpact pays an annual dividend of $0.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Western Union pays out 69.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Genpact pays out 23.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Genpact has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.

Western Union has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Genpact has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

91.8% of Western Union shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.0% of Genpact shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Western Union shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Genpact shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Western Union presently has a consensus price target of $8.82, indicating a potential upside of 8.40%. Genpact has a consensus price target of $43.29, indicating a potential upside of 31.26%. Given Genpact's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Genpact is more favorable than Western Union.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Western Union	5 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.64
Genpact	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

In the previous week, Genpact had 6 more articles in the media than Western Union. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Genpact and 1 mentions for Western Union. Western Union's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Genpact's score of 0.37 indicating that Western Union is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Western Union	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Genpact	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Genpact beats Western Union on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Union compare to WEX?

WEX (NYSE:WEX) and Western Union (NYSE:WU) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

WEX presently has a consensus price target of $172.70, indicating a potential upside of 19.30%. Western Union has a consensus price target of $8.82, indicating a potential upside of 8.40%. Given WEX's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe WEX is more favorable than Western Union.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
WEX	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Western Union	5 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.64

In the previous week, WEX and WEX both had 1 articles in the media. Western Union's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat WEX's score of 0.70 indicating that Western Union is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
WEX	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Western Union	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

WEX has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Western Union has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

97.5% of WEX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.8% of Western Union shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of WEX shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Western Union shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

WEX has a net margin of 11.50% compared to Western Union's net margin of 10.88%. Western Union's return on equity of 55.94% beat WEX's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
WEX	11.50%	42.66%	3.33%
Western Union	10.88%	55.94%	6.39%

Western Union has higher revenue and earnings than WEX. Western Union is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than WEX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
WEX	$2.66B	1.89	$304.10M	$8.91	16.25
Western Union	$4.05B	0.63	$499.60M	$1.36	5.98

Summary

WEX beats Western Union on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Union compare to ExlService?

Western Union (NYSE:WU) and ExlService (NASDAQ:EXLS) are both mid-cap data processing & outsourced services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

91.8% of Western Union shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of ExlService shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Western Union shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of ExlService shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Western Union has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ExlService has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ExlService had 4 more articles in the media than Western Union. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for ExlService and 1 mentions for Western Union. ExlService's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Western Union's score of 0.72 indicating that ExlService is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Western Union	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ExlService	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Western Union presently has a consensus target price of $8.82, indicating a potential upside of 8.40%. ExlService has a consensus target price of $41.50, indicating a potential upside of 42.96%. Given ExlService's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe ExlService is more favorable than Western Union.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Western Union	5 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.64
ExlService	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Western Union has higher revenue and earnings than ExlService. Western Union is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ExlService, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Western Union	$4.05B	0.63	$499.60M	$1.36	5.98
ExlService	$2.09B	2.12	$251.02M	$1.57	18.49

ExlService has a net margin of 11.66% compared to Western Union's net margin of 10.88%. Western Union's return on equity of 55.94% beat ExlService's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Western Union	10.88%	55.94%	6.39%
ExlService	11.66%	28.50%	15.48%

Summary

ExlService beats Western Union on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Western Union	Financial Transaction Services Industry	Business Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.54B	$29.83B	$6.72B	$23.19B
Dividend Yield	11.56%	3.51%	3.01%	4.09%
P/E Ratio	5.98	33.18	28.68	30.62
Price / Sales	0.63	8.65	426.90	24.75
Price / Cash	3.49	15.86	23.12	19.43
Price / Book	2.70	5.73	5.94	4.70
Net Income	$499.60M	$1.10B	$205.48M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-2.98%	1.51%	3.72%	1.14%
1 Month Performance	-10.36%	0.91%	3.61%	1.26%
1 Year Performance	-12.24%	-7.22%	41.75%	28.06%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WU Western Union	3.3612 of 5 stars	$8.14 +0.3%	$8.82 +8.4%	-12.2%	$2.54B	$4.05B	5.98	9,600
PYPL PayPal	4.7587 of 5 stars	$44.23 flat	$55.85 +26.3%	-36.1%	$39.02B	$33.17B	8.30	23,800
JKHY Jack Henry & Associates	4.8578 of 5 stars	$140.19 flat	$192.08 +37.0%	-24.4%	$9.96B	$2.38B	19.61	7,400	Analyst Downgrade Analyst Revision
G Genpact	4.8169 of 5 stars	$31.89 -0.1%	$43.29 +35.8%	-23.3%	$5.41B	$5.08B	9.78	146,500	Analyst Revision
WEX WEX	4.2943 of 5 stars	$150.64 +0.1%	$169.27 +12.4%	+8.8%	$5.22B	$2.66B	16.91	6,600

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Western Union (WU) Competitors

WU vs. PYPL, JKHY, G, WEX, and EXLS

How does Western Union compare to PayPal?

Does the media favor WU or PYPL?

Is WU or PYPL more profitable?

Is WU or PYPL a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate WU or PYPL?

Which has better earnings & valuation, WU or PYPL?

Which has more risk & volatility, WU or PYPL?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in WU or PYPL?

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How does Western Union compare to Jack Henry & Associates?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, JKHY or WU?

Is JKHY or WU a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer JKHY or WU?

Is JKHY or WU more profitable?

Do analysts prefer JKHY or WU?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in JKHY or WU?

Which has more volatility & risk, JKHY or WU?

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How does Western Union compare to Genpact?

Is WU or G more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, WU or G?

Is WU or G a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, WU or G?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in WU or G?

Do analysts rate WU or G?

Does the media prefer WU or G?

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How does Western Union compare to WEX?

Do analysts recommend WEX or WU?

Does the media refer more to WEX or WU?

Which has more volatility & risk, WEX or WU?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in WEX or WU?

Is WEX or WU more profitable?

Which has better earnings & valuation, WEX or WU?

Summary

How does Western Union compare to ExlService?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in WU or EXLS?

Which has more risk & volatility, WU or EXLS?

Does the media prefer WU or EXLS?

Do analysts prefer WU or EXLS?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, WU or EXLS?

Is WU or EXLS more profitable?

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