Western Union
WU
Market cap $3.91B

11.59 USD

-0.02

0.17%

At close Oct 9, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.17%

5 days

-1.36%

1 month

-4.53%

3 months

-6.15%

6 months

-14.84%

Year to date

-4.45%

1 year

-11.93%

5 years

-50.43%

About: Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of about 600,000 outside agents. The company handled over 270 million transactions in 2023 and is the largest money transfer company in the world.

Employees: 9,000

Industrials Business Services

0

Funds holding %

of 6,740 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

99% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $21.9M | Put options by funds: $11M

2.33% less ownership

Funds ownership: 93.14% [Q1] → 90.82% (-2.33%) [Q2]

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 448 [Q1] → 436 (-12) [Q2]

16% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.45B [Q1] → $3.75B (-$696M) [Q2]

16% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 147 | Existing positions reduced: 176

22% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 42 | Existing positions closed: 54

25% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q1] → 3 (-1) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$12

4%

upside

Avg. target

$13

12%

upside

High target

$14

21%

upside

3 analyst ratings

0 positive

0%

2 neutral

67%

1 negative

33%

JP Morgan Tien-Tsin Huang 51% 1-year accuracy 22 / 43 met price target	4%upside $12	Underweight Maintained	20 Aug 2024
RBC Capital Daniel Perlin 70% 1-year accuracy 35 / 50 met price target	21%upside $14	Sector Perform Maintained	31 Jul 2024
Citigroup Andrew Schmidt 0% 1-year accuracy 0 / 2 met price target	12%upside $13	Neutral Maintained	17 Jul 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 16 articles about WU published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Affirm Holdings, American Express, Fidelity, PayPal and The Western Union

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Affirm Holdings, American Express, Fidelity, PayPal and The Western Union

Western Union to Release Third Quarter 2024 Results on October 23

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer, Devin McGranahan, and Chief Financial Officer, Matt Cagwin, will host a webcast and conference call to discuss third quarter 2024 results on October 23, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET the same day. The webcast and presentation will be available at https://ir.westernunion.com. A replay of the webcast will be.

Western Union to Release Third Quarter 2024 Results on October 23

Zacks Investment Research

Buy 5 Mobile Payment Stocks and Hold for Long-Term to Reap Benefits

These five mobile payments stocks have strong growth potential for the rest of 2024 and 2025. These are: AFRM, AXP, FIS, PYPL, WU.

Buy 5 Mobile Payment Stocks and Hold for Long-Term to Reap Benefits

Zacks Investment Research

Is Western Union's Cheap Valuation an Opportunity for Investors?

WU's Consumer Services business is likely to play a significant role in revenue generation.

Is Western Union's Cheap Valuation an Opportunity for Investors?

Western Union: 8% Dividends Aren't Enough

Western Union's 8% dividend yield is tempting, but the company is in decline, meriting a Hold rating for now. Management's "digital first" strategy aims to counteract declining revenues, but the business still heavily relies on traditional money transfer services. Financials show declining revenues and free cash flow, with capital allocated mainly to buybacks and dividends, reflecting limited reinvestment opportunities.

Western Union: 8% Dividends Aren't Enough

The Motley Fool

2 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Are Near 52-Week Lows. Is It Time to Buy the Dips?

With yields of 8% or better at recent prices, these dividend payers are hard to ignore.

2 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Are Near 52-Week Lows. Is It Time to Buy the Dips?

The Motley Fool

Want Over $5,000 in Annual Dividends? Invest $23,000 in Each of These 3 Stocks

These stocks have yields between 5.9% and 8.5%.

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Zacks Investment Research

Western Union Expands Footprint in Chile With Khipu Partnership

WU collaborates with Khipu to streamline digital bank transfers by Chile's customers, offering faster remittances and a seamless experience through its app and website.

Western Union Expands Footprint in Chile With Khipu Partnership

Western Union and Khipu Introduce New Digital Payment Method in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today announced an agreement with Khipu, providing customers the ability to send money digitally using any bank account across the country. “Western Union remains committed to providing the best possible experience to its customers, one that addresses choice, speed and convenience when sending money cross-border. We are excited to team up with Khipu and integrate their technology into our website and mobile app to create a more efficient and seaml.

Western Union and Khipu Introduce New Digital Payment Method in Chile

Zacks Investment Research

WU or V: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors with an interest in Financial Transaction Services stocks have likely encountered both Western Union (WU) and Visa (V). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

WU or V: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

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