WU 📈 Western Union - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9598021098

WU: Money Transfers, Bill Payments, Prepaid Cards, Foreign Exchange

Western Union Co (NYSE:WU) is a leading provider of money movement and payment services, connecting individuals and businesses across the globe. With a rich history dating back to 1851, the company has established itself as a trusted brand in the financial services industry.

The company's Consumer Money Transfer segment enables individuals to send and receive money across international borders and within countries, leveraging a vast network of retail agent locations, as well as online and mobile platforms. This service allows people to transfer funds quickly, securely, and conveniently, making it an essential tool for those who need to support loved ones, conduct business, or make international transactions.

In addition to money transfer services, Western Union's Consumer Services segment offers a range of bill payment solutions, enabling consumers, businesses, and organizations to make payments efficiently. This includes services such as money orders, retail foreign exchange, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets. These offerings provide customers with flexibility and convenience, allowing them to manage their financial obligations with ease.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Western Union has built a robust network of partners and agents, spanning across the globe. With a strong online presence, the company provides customers with easy access to its services, making it a one-stop-shop for all their money movement and payment needs. To learn more about Western Union's services and solutions, visit their website at https://www.westernunion.com.

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WU Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,662m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Credit Services
GiC Industry Financial Services
TER 0.00%
IPO / Inception 2006-10-02

WU Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -65.2%
Fundamental 41.3%
Dividend 77.0%
Rel. Performance Sector -3.46
Analysts 2.79/5
Fair Price Momentum 10.02 USD
Fair Price DCF 31.74 USD

WU Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 8.75%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.66%
Annual Growth 5y 3.28%
Payout Consistency 98.95%

WU Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -76.5%
Growth Correlation 12m -30%
Growth Correlation 5y -81.9%
CAGR 5y -11.84%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y -0.37
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.18
Alpha -32.47
Beta 0.84
Volatility 21.25%
Current Volume 3986.5k
Average Volume 20d 4302.2k
What is the price of WU stocks?
As of December 05, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 10.74 with a total of 3,986,500 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.54%, over one month by -1.38%, over three months by -10.41% and over the past year by -0.44%.
Is Western Union a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Western Union (NYSE:WU) is currently (December 2024) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 41.26 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WU as of December 2024 is 10.02. This means that WU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.7%.
Is WU a buy, sell or hold?
Western Union has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.79. Therefor, it is recommend to hold WU.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 11
  • Sell: 4
  • Strong Sell: 2
What are the forecast for WU stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WU Western Union will be worth about 10.8 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 10.74. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +0.84%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 13 20.8%
Analysts Target Price 13.2 22.6%
ValueRay Target Price 10.8 0.8%