Western Union
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 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
76% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $22.5M | Put options by funds: $12.8M
42% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 184 | Existing positions reduced: 130
1% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 72 | Existing positions closed: 71
0.59% more ownership
Funds ownership: 92.21% [Q4 2024] → 92.79% (+0.59%) [Q1 2025]
0% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.3B [Q4 2024] → $3.32B (+$14.4M) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 3 (+0) [Q1 2025]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 463 [Q4 2024] → 455 (-8) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$10.50
22%
upside
Avg. target
$11.38
32%
upside
High target
$13
51%
upside
4 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
4 neutral
100%
0 negative
0%
RBC Capital Daniel Perlin | 51%upside $13 | Sector Perform Maintained | 24 Apr 2025 |
UBS Timothy Chiodo | 22%upside $10.50 | Neutral Maintained | 24 Apr 2025 |
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Sanjay Sakhrani | 27%upside $11 | Market Perform Maintained | 24 Apr 2025 |
Susquehanna James Friedman | 27%upside $11 | Neutral Maintained | 24 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about WU published over the past 30 days
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Western Union (WU) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
Western Union (WU) closed the most recent trading day at $9.13, moving 1.3% from the previous trading session.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 days ago
Western Union Appoints Vince Tallent to Drive Asia Pacific Growth and Operations
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union today announced the appointment of Vince Tallent as Senior Vice President, Head of Asia Pacific. His appointment comes as the Company accelerates its strong growth momentum in the region across its digital, retail and broader ecosystem presence. Tallent brings a wealth of expertise to Western Union, having built a distinguished career within the fintech and telecommunications, media & technology (TMT) industries. He has extensive experience growing.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Western Union (WU) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
Western Union (WU) reachead $9.31 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.06% change compared to its last close.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Post Office Signs Long-Term Exclusive Deal With Western Union for Money Transfer Services in Branch
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Post Office and Western Union have announced a long-term exclusive deal for cross-border money transfer services at Post Office branches.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Western Union Stock: Hold for the Yield, But Watch the Risks
WU's 10% dividend and global growth shine, but high debt and rising digital competition temper the outlook.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Why Is Western Union (WU) Down 5.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
Western Union (WU) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Western Union to Present at Bernstein's 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 29th
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decision Conference on Thursday, May 29th, 2025. The presentation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will include comments from Devin McGranahan, Chief Executive Officer. Investors and interested parties will be able to listen to the investor presentation via webcast from www.westernunion.com, under the investor relations section. The archived webcast will.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
May's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 7.04%
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Neutral
Business Wire
4 weeks 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 June 30, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 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, cross-currenc.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Western Union Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Lower Expenses
WU continues to witness significant growth in Consumer Services. However, a fall in Consumer Money Transfer revenues impacts revenue growth.
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