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Western Union (WU) Stock

Profile

Full Name:

The Western Union Company

Sector:

Financial Services

Industry:

Credit Services

Country:

United States

IPO:

02 October 2006

Indexes:

Not included

Website:

http://www.westernunion.com

Description:

Western Union Company is one of the global leaders in the field of global money movement and payment services, providing fast, reliable, and convenient ways to send money and make payments worldwide. The company was founded in 1851. The Western Union brand is recognized worldwide as a symbol of convenience, speed, and reliability. The company's services are available through a network of more than 550,000 locations in over 200 countries and territories, as well as through online money transfer transactions conducted and funded through Western Union's proprietary websites and mobile applications. Money transfer services, payment services are provided under the Western Union, Orlandi Valuta, Vigo, Western Union Business Solutions, Speedpay, Pago Fácil, Western Union Payments, Quick Collect, Quick Pay, Pay @ WU, Quick Cash, and Convenience Pay brands.

Key Details

Price

$10.28

Market Cap

$3.47 B(Mid cap)

Last Dividend

$0.23

TTM Dividend Yield

9.14%(+21.87% YoY)

Annual Revenue

$4.36 B(-2.65% YoY)

Annual EPS

$1.68(-28.21% YoY)

PE Ratio

5.27(-29.36% YoY)

Annual ROE

130.85%

Annual Debt To Equity

5.23

Beta

0.26

Events Calendar

Earnings

Next earnings date:

Feb 04, 2025

Recent quarterly earnings:

Oct 23, 2024

Recent annual earnings:

Feb 06, 2024
Dividend

Next ex-dividend date:

N/A

Recent ex-dividend date:

Dec 23, 2024
Splits

Next split:

N/A

Recent split:

N/A

Analyst ratings

Recent major analysts updates

13 Dec '24 Barclays
Underweight
09 Dec '24 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Market Perform
24 Oct '24 UBS
Neutral
20 Aug '24 JP Morgan
Underweight
31 July '24 RBC Capital
Sector Perform
17 July '24 Citigroup
Neutral
25 Apr '24 JP Morgan
Underweight
25 Apr '24 Evercore ISI Group
In-Line
26 Mar '24 Evercore ISI Group
In-Line
20 Mar '24 Monness, Crespi, Hardt
Neutral

Screeners with WU included

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Stocks below SMA 200
High yield dividend stocks
Companies with growing dividends
Stocks below analysts price target
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Companies with buyback

Market Data

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Current Price

$10.28
WU price is $10.28

Price YTD Change

-3.2%
WU price is down -3.2% since January 1st

Price All-time High

$28.35
WU price is currently -63.74% below its historical high of $28.35

Price Analysts Target

$12.00
WU price is currently -14.33% lower than the consensus analysts' forecast

Market Cap

$3.47 B
WU market capitalization is $3.47 billion

Beta

0.26
WU beta is 0.26

200-day SMA

$11.80
WU price is currently -12.86% below its 200-day simple moving average

14-day RSI

42.93
WU 14-day relative strength index is 42.93

Dividend

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Last Paid Dividend

$0.23
WU dividend per share is $0.23

Annual Dividend Per Share

$0.94
WU annual dividend per share is $0.94

Annual Dividend Sector Rank

50.69%
WU annual dividend per share is higher than 50.69% of companies in Financial Services sector

TTM Dividend Yield

9.14%
WU TTM dividend yield is 9.14%

TTM Dividend Yield Sector Rank

81.89%
WU TTM dividend yield is higher than 81.89% of companies in Financial Services sector

Annual Payout Ratio

55.75%
WU annual payout ratio is 55.75%

Annual Dividends Paid

$349.00 M
WU annual dividends paid is $349.00 million

Annual FCF

$635.30 M
WU annual free cash flow is $635.30 million

Profitability

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Annual Revenue 3-Year Change

-9.89%
WU annual revenue is down -9.89% over the past 3 years

Annual Revenue Estimate

$4.18 B
WU annual revenue is currently +4.30% higher than the consensus analysts' forecast

Annual Net Income 3-Year Change

-15.89%
WU annual net profit is down -15.89% over the past 3 years

Annual EPS 3-Year Change

-6.15%
WU annual earnings per share is down -6.15% over the past 3 years

Annual EPS Estimate

$1.76
WU annual earnings per share is currently -4.66% lower than the consensus analysts' forecast

Annual Gross Profit

$1.69 B
WU annual gross profit is $1.69 billion

Annual Operating Profit

$817.50 M
WU annual operaing income is $817.50 million

Annual Operating Profit 3-Year Change

-15.49%
WU annual operaing income is down -15.49% over the past 3 years

Efficiency

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Annual Gross Margin Sector Rank

38.42%
WU annual gross profit margin is higher than 38.42% of companies in Financial Services sector

Annual Operating Margin Sector Rank

65.03%
WU annual operating profit margin is higher than 65.03% of companies in Financial Services sector

Annual Net Margin Sector Rank

39.95%
WU annual net profit margin is higher than 39.95% of companies in Financial Services sector

Annual ROE

130.85%
WU annual return on equity is 130.85%

Annual ROA

7.50%
WU annual return on assets is 7.50%

Annual EBIT

$851.10 M
WU annual earnings before interest & taxes is $851.10 million

Annual EBITDA

$1.03 B
WU annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization is $1.03 billion

Annual Interest Coverage Ratio

8.08
WU annual interest coverage ratio is 8.08

Valuation

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PE Ratio Sector Rank

4.25%
WU price to earnings ratio is higher than 4.25% of companies in Financial Services sector

PB Ratio Sector Rank

89.87%
WU price to book ratio is higher than 89.87% of companies in Financial Services sector

PS Ratio Sector Rank

11.52%
WU price to sales ratio is higher than 11.52% of companies in Financial Services sector

Enterprise Value

$4.63 B
WU enterprise value is $4.63 billion

Enterprise Value 1-Year Change

-17.7%
WU enterprise value is down -17.7% year-on-year

EV/EBITDA

5.08
WU EV/EBITDA is 5.08

EV/EBITDA Sector Rank

53.09%
WU EV/EBITDA is higher than 53.09% of companies in Financial Services sector

Liquidity

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Annual Debt To Equity Sector Rank

97.65%
WU annual debt to equity ratio is higher than 97.65% of companies in Financial Services sector

Annual Current Ratio

1.01
WU annual current ratio is 1.01

Annual Current Ratio Sector Rank

29.37%
WU annual current ratio is higher than 29.37% of companies in Financial Services sector

Annual Total Assets

$8.20 B
WU annual total assets is $8.20 billion

Annual Current Assets

$5.25 B
WU annual total current assets is $5.25 billion

Annual Total Liabilities

$7.72 B
WU annual total liabilities is $7.72 billion

Cash Flow

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Annual CFO 3-Year Change

-10.76%
WU annual cash flow from operations is down -10.76% over the past 3 years

Annual CFI 3-Year Change

+62.3%
WU annual cash flow from investing activities is up +62.3% over the past 3 years

Annual CFF 3-Year Change

-382.41%
WU annual cash flow from financing activities is down -382.41% over the past 3 years

Annual CAPEX

$147.80 M
WU annual capital expenditures is $147.80 million

Annual CAPEX 3-Year Change

-5.74%
WU annual capital expenditures is down -5.74% over the past 3 years

Annual FCF

$635.30 M
WU annual free cash flow is $635.30 million

Annual FCF 3-Year Change

-11.85%
WU annual free cash flow is down -11.85% over the past 3 years

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FAQ

  • What is the primary business of Western Union?
  • What is the ticker symbol for Western Union?
  • Does Western Union pay dividends?
  • What sector is Western Union in?
  • What industry is Western Union in?
  • What country is Western Union based in?
  • When did Western Union go public?
  • Is Western Union in the S&P 500?
  • Is Western Union in the NASDAQ 100?
  • Is Western Union in the Dow Jones?
  • When was Western Union's last earnings report?
  • When does Western Union report earnings?
  • Should I buy Western Union stock now?

What is the primary business of Western Union?

Western Union Company is one of the global leaders in the field of global money movement and payment services, providing fast, reliable, and convenient ways to send money and make payments worldwide. The company was founded in 1851. The Western Union brand is recognized worldwide as a symbol of convenience, speed, and reliability. The company's services are available through a network of more than 550,000 locations in over 200 countries and territories, as well as through online money transfer transactions conducted and funded through Western Union's proprietary websites and mobile applications. Money transfer services, payment services are provided under the Western Union, Orlandi Valuta, Vigo, Western Union Business Solutions, Speedpay, Pago Fácil, Western Union Payments, Quick Collect, Quick Pay, Pay @ WU, Quick Cash, and Convenience Pay brands.

What is the ticker symbol for Western Union?

The ticker symbol for Western Union is NYSE:WU

Does Western Union pay dividends?

Yes, Western Union pays dividends. The last payment was $0.23, with an ex-dividend date on 23 December 2024

What sector is Western Union in?

Western Union is in the Financial Services sector

What industry is Western Union in?

Western Union is in the Credit Services industry

What country is Western Union based in?

Western Union is headquartered in United States

When did Western Union go public?

Western Union's initial public offering (IPO) was on 02 October 2006

Is Western Union in the S&P 500?

No, Western Union is not included in the S&P 500 index

Is Western Union in the NASDAQ 100?

No, Western Union is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is Western Union in the Dow Jones?

No, Western Union is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was Western Union's last earnings report?

Western Union's most recent earnings report was on 23 October 2024

When does Western Union report earnings?

The next expected earnings date for Western Union is 4 February 2025

Should I buy Western Union stock now?

As of today, analysts generally recommend a 'Hold' rating. However, it's important to do your own research and consider your financial situation before making any investment decisions