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About Western Union
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.
Ticker
$WU
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Financial Services
Headquarters
Employees
9,100
Website
Western Union Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$2.8B
3.18
$2.70
0.68
$0.94
10.96%
Price and volume
Market cap
$2.8B
Beta
0.68
52-week high
$13.12
52-week low
$7.99
Average daily volume
9.3M
Dividend rate
$0.94
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.298
Quick ratio
0.251
Long term debt to equity
196.008
Total debt to equity
297.136
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
35.33%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.88%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
917
Gross margin (TTM)
37.79%
Net profit margin (TTM)
22.08%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.92%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-53.55%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$460,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.66%
Return on equity (TTM)
136.84%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
3.183
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.7
Price to book
3.03
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.01
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.523
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.73%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
100.67%
Dividend yield (TTM)
10.96%
Forward dividend yield
10.96%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-5.15%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
59.38%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-6.17%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-2.93%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.96%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.28%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.90%
What the Analysts think about Western Union
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Western Union stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Western Union's digital business has shown consistent growth, with 14% transaction growth and 8% adjusted revenue growth in the latest quarter, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit transaction growth. (TipRanks)
The company has achieved $140 million in operational efficiency savings, surpassing its $150 million target two years ahead of schedule, indicating strong cost management. (TipRanks)
Western Union's expansion into the Middle East through partnerships with STC and DuPay positions it to tap into a significant remittance market, potentially driving future growth. (TipRanks)
The traditional retail segment continues to face headwinds, which could impact overall growth prospects. (Investing.com)
The contraction in adjusted operating margins is a concern for analysts, as it may indicate difficulties in translating revenue growth into improved profitability. (Investing.com)
Western Union faces challenges from increased digital competition, the electronification of cash, and perceptions of negative goodwill towards its brand. (Seeking Alpha)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
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Western Union News
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Western Union Appoints Ricardo Alair to Lead Operations Across the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau
Business Wire·1 month ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Western Union stock?
Western Union (WU) has a market cap of $2.8B as of July 28, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Western Union stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Western Union (WU) stock is 3.18 as of July 28, 2025.
Does Western Union stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Western Union (WU) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 28, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.94 and the yield is 10.96%. Western Union has a payout ratio of 35.33% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Western Union dividend payment date?
The next Western Union (WU) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Western Union?
Western Union (WU) has a beta rating of 0.68. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.