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Western Union

8.21 USD
-0.13
1.56%
At close Updated Sep 18, 1:24 PM EDT
1 day
-1.56%
5 days
-2.73%
1 month
-2.96%
3 months
-2.73%
6 months
-23.7%
Year to date
-21.36%
1 year
-31.01%
5 years
-63.75%
10 years
-55.81%
 

About: Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of over 500,000 outside agents. The company handled almost 290 million transactions in 2024 and is the largest money transfer company in the world.

Employees: 9,100

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

29% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $24M | Put options by funds: $18.6M

11% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 70 | Existing positions closed: 63

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 459 [Q1] → 461 (+2) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q1] → 3 (+0) [Q2]

2% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 157 | Existing positions reduced: 161

2.33% less ownership

Funds ownership: 92.88% [Q1] → 90.55% (-2.33%) [Q2]

24% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.32B [Q1] → $2.52B (-$794M) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$7
15% downside
Avg. target
$8.69
6% upside
High target
$10
22% upside

8 analyst ratings

positive
0%
neutral
63%
negative
38%
Barclays
Ramsey El-Assal
$8
Underweight
Maintained
31 Jul 2025
JP Morgan
Tien-Tsin Huang
$9
Underweight
Maintained
29 Jul 2025
Morgan Stanley
James Faucette
$7
Underweight
Maintained
29 Jul 2025
RBC Capital
Daniel Perlin
$9
Sector Perform
Maintained
29 Jul 2025
UBS
Timothy Chiodo
$8.5
Neutral
Maintained
29 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 8 articles about WU published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
WU and dLocal Drive Digital Remittance Expansion in Latin America
Western Union collaborates with dLocal to enhance its digital services suite and expand digital remittance options across Latin America.
WU and dLocal Drive Digital Remittance Expansion in Latin America
Neutral
Business Wire
9 days ago
dLocal and Western Union Team Up to Power Digital Payments in Latin América
PANAMA CITY, Panama--(BUSINESS WIRE)--dLocal, (NASDAQ: DLO), leading payments platform that connects global businesses with emerging markets, and Western Union®, (NYSE: WU), leading international money transfer company, today announced a strategic alliance to enable digital payment methods on Western Union's online platforms in Latin America. Regional strategic impact The agreement aims to provide Western Union customers with a more agile and modern payment experience, aligned with local habits.
dLocal and Western Union Team Up to Power Digital Payments in Latin América
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
9 days ago
Western Union (WU) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
The latest trading day saw Western Union (WU) settling at $8.74, representing a -1.13% change from its previous close.
Western Union (WU) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
19 days ago
Why the Market Dipped But Western Union (WU) Gained Today
In the closing of the recent trading day, Western Union (WU) stood at $8.67, denoting a +1.88% move from the preceding trading day.
Why the Market Dipped But Western Union (WU) Gained Today
Neutral
Business Wire
20 days ago
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable September 30, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2025. About Western Union The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is committed to helping people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading cross-border, cro.
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
20 days ago
Western Union Expands Reach With WhatsApp to Boost Dollar Exchanges
WU launches WhatsApp money transfers in Peru, aiming to boost digital growth and expand its global remittance reach.
Western Union Expands Reach With WhatsApp to Boost Dollar Exchanges
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
22 days ago
Western Union (WU) Up 6.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Western Union (WU) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Western Union (WU) Up 6.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Neutral
Business Wire
22 days ago
Western Union Allows You to Carry out International Operations and Exchange Dollars Through WhatsApp
LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union® incorporates WhatsApp Business as a new service channel for its customers in Peru, making it easier to carry out transactions quickly and reliably. Through this tool, users will be able to send money to more than 200 countries and territories, as well as buy or sell dollars, all from the comfort of their cell phone. For many, WhatsApp is simply a messaging tool. For Western Union Peru, it represents a new way of approaching its customers, providing th.
Western Union Allows You to Carry out International Operations and Exchange Dollars Through WhatsApp
Positive
Benzinga
1 month ago
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Financial Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Financial Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
Positive
Forbes
1 month ago
These Dirt Cheap Dividends Pay 4x-9x The Market
The market-at-large is expensive by historical metrics. So let's look past the pricey, low-yielding ETFs in favor of cheap dividends.
These Dirt Cheap Dividends Pay 4x-9x The Market
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