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The Western Union CompanyNYSE:WU Aktienübersicht

Marktkapitalisierung US$2.6b
Aktienkurs
US$8.37
US$9.46
11.5% unterbewertet intrinsischer Abschlag
1Y-11.0%
7D0.4%
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The Western Union Company

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Marktkapitalisierung: US$2.6b

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Preisentwicklung & Leistung

Zusammenfassung der Höchst- und Tiefststände sowie der Veränderungen der Aktienkurse für Western Union
Historische Aktienkurse
Aktueller AktienkursUS$8.37
52-Wochen-HochUS$10.35
52-Wochen-TiefUS$7.85
Beta0.53
1 Monat Veränderung-5.96%
3 Monate Veränderung-9.12%
1 Jahr Veränderung-10.96%
3 Jahre Veränderung-28.52%
5 Jahre Veränderung-65.79%
Veränderung seit IPO-54.26%

Aktuelle Nachrichten und Updates

Seeking Alpha May 04

Western Union: A Share Cannibal At 5x Earnings And A 10% Dividend

Summary Western Union remains a strong buy at 5x forward earnings, offering a 10% dividend yield and aggressive buybacks for a 20% shareholder yield. Q1 EPS miss was driven by transitory factors—vendor incentives, FX losses, and seasonal Travel Money weakness—while management reaffirmed FY ’26 EPS guidance of $1.75–1.85. The Intermex acquisition, closing in Q2 ’26, should drive H2 growth, stabilize U.S.-LatAm corridors, and deliver $30M in synergies at a 5x EBITDA multiple. WU’s buyback program retires 10% of shares annually, supporting EPS even with flat earnings, and the dividend payout ratio remains a sustainable 52%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 04

Western Union: A Share Cannibal At 5x Earnings And A 10% Dividend

Summary Western Union remains a strong buy at 5x forward earnings, offering a 10% dividend yield and aggressive buybacks for a 20% shareholder yield. Q1 EPS miss was driven by transitory factors—vendor incentives, FX losses, and seasonal Travel Money weakness—while management reaffirmed FY ’26 EPS guidance of $1.75–1.85. The Intermex acquisition, closing in Q2 ’26, should drive H2 growth, stabilize U.S.-LatAm corridors, and deliver $30M in synergies at a 5x EBITDA multiple. WU’s buyback program retires 10% of shares annually, supporting EPS even with flat earnings, and the dividend payout ratio remains a sustainable 52%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrativ-Update May 04

WU: Stablecoin Partnership And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Earnings Outlook

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Western Union to $9.46 from $9.62, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the main factors behind this adjustment. What's in the News Western Union issued full year 2026 guidance, with revenue growth expected in a 5% to 8% range and EPS guided to US$1.50 to US$1.60.
Narrativ-Update Apr 19

WU: Stablecoin Headwinds Will Be Offset By Digital And Retail Execution

Analysts have trimmed their Western Union price target by about $0.55 to $13.81, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates and future P/E multiples, as well as concerns that sentiment around stablecoins could weigh on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary points to a mixed backdrop for Western Union, with some analysts focused on headwinds from stablecoin sentiment and others highlighting areas where the company could still support equity value through execution and capital allocation.
Narrativ-Update Apr 05

WU: Stablecoin Caution And Digital Execution Will Shape Future Earnings Balance

Analysts have adjusted their Western Union target to $9.62, citing slightly higher assumed discount rates, marginally different revenue growth and profit margin estimates, and a small change in projected future P/E as they factor in recent cautious sentiment around stablecoins. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the reset target of US$9.62 as reflecting a more conservative discount rate and P/E framework, which they view as better aligned with current risk sentiment around stablecoins.
Narrativ-Update Mar 22

WU: Stablecoin Sentiment And Digital Execution Will Shape Future Earnings Resilience

Analysts have trimmed Western Union's price target to $9.62, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and a modestly higher assumed future P/E as they factor in potential sentiment headwinds from stablecoins. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the new target P/E still assumes investors are willing to pay a reasonable multiple for Western Union, suggesting the franchise retains perceived value despite digital and stablecoin pressures.
Narrativ-Update Mar 08

WU: Stablecoin Sentiment And Digital Efforts Will Shape Future Remittance Balance

Analysts have slightly reduced their Western Union price target by $0.08, citing modest adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, and highlighting potential sentiment headwinds related to stablecoins. Analyst Commentary Analysts are framing Western Union's outlook around how digital assets, particularly stablecoins, could influence sentiment, valuation assumptions, and long term growth expectations.
Narrativ-Update Feb 22

WU: Stablecoin Sentiment And Digital Initiatives Will Shape Balanced Remittance Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their Western Union price target slightly to about $9.69 from $9.75, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as well as growing concerns about stablecoin related competitive pressures on sentiment. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the updated assumptions around revenue and margins as already reflected in the trimmed US$9.69 target, which they view as incorporating a cautious stance on execution.
Narrativ-Update Feb 08

WU: Digital And Retail Remittances Will Offset Stablecoin Sentiment Headwinds

Analysts have trimmed their Western Union fair value estimate from about US$14.58 to roughly US$14.36, reflecting updated views on discount rates, profit margins and future P/E, while also weighing recent commentary on stablecoin sentiment headwinds and the company’s plans to grow revenue through 2028. Analyst Commentary Recent research has highlighted a mix of caution around digital asset competition and constructive views on Western Union’s multiyear revenue ambitions.
Narrativ-Update Jan 24

WU: Digital And Retail Shifts Plus Stablecoin Plans Will Shape Remittance Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Western Union to US$9.75 from US$9.63, citing refreshed price targets around US$10 and a clearer plan focused on Retail Money Transfer, Digital Money Transfer and broader Consumer Services growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the updated fair value near US$9.75 to US$10 as supported by a clearer plan tied to specific revenue goals through 2028, which they view as helpful for assessing execution risk.
Narrativ-Update Jan 10

WU: Digital Remittances And Stablecoin Plans Will Reshape Long Term Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target for Western Union modestly higher, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value at about $14.58 per share and a slightly lower discount rate as they weigh the company’s outlined plans to grow revenue through improvements in Retail Money Transfer, faster Digital Money Transfer growth, and broader Consumer Services. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research paints a mixed but constructive picture, with bullish analysts highlighting Western Union’s multi‑year revenue ambitions and execution roadmap, while more cautious voices point to policy and industry shifts that could take time to work through.
Analyseartikel Dec 15

Western Union (NYSE:WU) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.235

The Western Union Company ( NYSE:WU ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.235 per share on the 31st of...
Narrativ-Update Dec 14

WU: Digital And Stablecoin Initiatives Will Shape Remittance Outlook Amid Policy Headwinds

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Western Union to $10.00 from $9.00, citing the company’s detailed plan to drive roughly 20% revenue growth through 2028 by strengthening retail money transfers, accelerating digital offerings, and gradually realizing synergies from the Intermex acquisition as policy headwinds ease. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the updated 2028 revenue framework, calling for roughly 20% top-line growth, provides clearer visibility into Western Union’s multi-year execution path and supports a modest uplift in valuation.
Narrativ-Update Nov 28

WU: Digital Initiatives And Policy Headwinds Will Shape Medium-Term Revenue Expansion

Analysts have raised Western Union’s price target from $9.42 to $9.63, citing a clear growth strategy and steady improvements in key financial metrics. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports have provided both encouraging insights and noted several ongoing risks regarding Western Union’s outlook and execution strategy.
Narrativ-Update Nov 07

WU: Digital Asset Shift And Policy Easing Will Shape Remittance Outlook

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Western Union from $9.32 to $9.42, citing ongoing modernization efforts and expectations for gradual improvement as industry headwinds diminish. Analyst Commentary Industry observers have weighed in on Western Union’s current positioning, highlighting areas of both cautious optimism and lingering concern as the company continues to adapt to structural changes in the money transfer sector.
Analyseartikel Jul 20

The Western Union Company's (NYSE:WU) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 2.9x The Western Union Company ( NYSE:WU ) may be sending very bullish...
Analyseartikel May 28

Western Union (NYSE:WU) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.235

The Western Union Company ( NYSE:WU ) will pay a dividend of $0.235 on the 30th of June. The dividend yield will be...
Seeking Alpha Apr 24

Western Union: Undervalued And Offering A Massive 10% Dividend

Summary Western Union's share price has fallen by a quarter since I last covered the company, with little change in the quality of the core business. The company now offers a bargain forward P/E of 5.5x and a dividend yield of around 10%, despite a high probability of long-term profitability, in my view. Western Union's business operations have offered positive developments, including the introduction of the Western Union Media Network, which will hopefully generate further value for shareholders. Investors do need to be aware of the opportunity cost associated with owning declining businesses, and therefore my buy rating is relatively cautious. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analyseartikel Apr 18

There Is A Reason The Western Union Company's (NYSE:WU) Price Is Undemanding

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may...
Seeking Alpha Apr 01

Western Union: A Very Attractive Risk-To-Reward Ratio

Summary Western Union's stock is undervalued, offering a compelling risk-to-reward ratio with a nearly 9% dividend yield, despite fintech competition and declining revenue growth. The company's extensive physical network and cash-based operations ensure its relevance, especially in regions with low banking access and high trust in legacy services. Digital competitors like Wise and Remitly face challenges in sustaining growth and penetrating Western Union's strong physical presence and established customer trust. Western Union's diversification into consumer services and digital wallets aims to increase customer lifetime value, though digital transformation has yet to significantly boost revenue. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 09

Western Union Struggles With Legacy Infrastructure, Yet Oversold

Summary Western Union's revenue mix shifted, with Consumer Money Transfer declining and Consumer Services growing, partly driven by digital infrastructure investments. I estimate that expansion into new corridors like the U.S. to Guatemala and the U.K. to India will capture $505M in annual revenue over time. I estimate that the changes to the U.S. immigration approach will impact revenues by $300M in 2025. On net, I forecast that WU will produce $4B revenues in 2025. In my view, the WU stock is oversold. Stabilizing operations and strategic growth leads to an intrinsic value of $4.4B or $13 per share. WU will increase in value as it incrementally de-risks its business, and the market will start ascribing a lower 8% required return to the stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analyseartikel Dec 30

Improved Earnings Required Before The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) Shares Find Their Feet

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.3x The Western Union Company ( NYSE:WU ) may be sending very bullish...
Seeking Alpha Dec 20

Western Union: Deep Value And Dividend Income

Summary Western Union is expanding its digital wallet services in Singapore and Mexico in addition to growing a new advertising business segment. WU recently approved a $1 billion repurchase authorization, with shares at a historically low valuation. Using a dividend discount model for valuation, the stock appears undervalued by 25% to 35%. The company's strategic growth initiatives, attractive dividend, and robust share repurchase plan policy offer a compelling investment thesis. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analyseartikel Oct 26

The Western Union Company Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

Last week, you might have seen that The Western Union Company ( NYSE:WU ) released its third-quarter result to the...
Seeking Alpha Oct 11

Western Union Has Staying Power, But No Margin Of Safety

Summary Western Union's core business, international money transfers, produces strong cash flow but has been shrinking as digital-only competitors take market share. New CEO Devin McGranahan is focused on cost-cutting and expanding the Branded Digital business, but margins continue to decline. I weigh the pros and cons of an investment in the business and lay out a price range that I would be comfortable buying in. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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Neues Narrativ Sep 03

Evolve 2025 Strategy Fuels Optimism With Digital Growth And Market Share Gains

Western Union's Evolve 2025 strategy and adoption of machine learning aim to drive transaction growth and enhance digital operations efficiency, impacting revenue growth.
Analyseartikel Aug 19

Western Union (NYSE:WU) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.235

The board of The Western Union Company ( NYSE:WU ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.235 per share on the...
Analyseartikel Aug 02

The Western Union Company Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Last week, you might have seen that The Western Union Company ( NYSE:WU ) released its second-quarter result to the...
Analyseartikel Jul 29

Western Union (NYSE:WU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.235

The Western Union Company ( NYSE:WU ) will pay a dividend of $0.235 on the 30th of September. This makes the dividend...
Seeking Alpha Jul 23

Western Union: Fully Valued For A Business In Decline

Summary Western Union's core business has attractive traits, but faces increasing competition, leading to declining margins and revenue. Management's focus on digital transformation and questionable capital allocation decisions raise doubts about the company's ability to sustain earnings. Despite generating significant cash flow and returning capital to shareholders, Western Union's valuation is not compelling enough due to the challenges in its legacy business and an unclear growth path. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analyseartikel Jun 18

Benign Growth For The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) Underpins Its Share Price

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.7x The Western Union Company ( NYSE:WU ) may be sending very bullish...
Seeking Alpha May 24

Western Union: Clearly In Decline But Tempting 7% Dividend Yield

Summary Western Union was once one of the most significant companies in the United States, being one of the first 11 companies in the Dow Jones Index. Nowadays, WU is experiencing poor revenue and earnings growth, but maintains good operational margins and offers a strong dividend yield. Increased migration into the US is not significantly impacting Western Union's financial performance, despite what some analysts may suggest. The company clearly lacks a credible or detailed plan for growth, in my view, but might still be a reasonable addition to an income focused portfolio. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Aktionärsrenditen

WUUS Diversified FinancialUS Markt
7D0.4%0.7%1.1%
1Y-11.0%-8.6%28.7%

Rendite im Vergleich zur Industrie: WU unter dem Niveau der Branche US Diversified Financial , die im vergangenen Jahr eine Rendite von -8.6% erzielte.

Rendite vs. Markt: WU hinter dem Markt US zurück, der im vergangenen Jahr eine Rendite von 28.7 erzielte.

Preisvolatilität

Is WU's price volatile compared to industry and market?
WU volatility
WU Average Weekly Movement4.2%
Diversified Financial Industry Average Movement6.1%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.5%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stabiler Aktienkurs: WU hatte in den letzten 3 Monaten im Vergleich zum US -Markt keine signifikante Preisvolatilität.

Volatilität im Zeitverlauf: WUDie wöchentliche Volatilität (4%) ist im vergangenen Jahr stabil geblieben.

Über das Unternehmen

GegründetMitarbeiterCEOWebsite
18519,600Devin McGranahanwww.westernunion.com

The Western Union Company bietet Geldtransporte und digitale Finanzdienstleistungen in den Vereinigten Staaten und international an. Das Unternehmen ist in zwei Segmenten tätig: Geldtransfer für Verbraucher und Dienstleistungen für Verbraucher. Das Segment Privatkunden-Geldtransfer erleichtert Geldtransfers für internationale grenzüberschreitende und innerstaatliche Überweisungen, in erster Linie über ein Netzwerk von Einzelhandelsvertretern und eigenen Standorten sowie über Websites und mobile Geräte.

The Western Union Company's Grundlagenzusammenfassung

Wie verhalten sich die Erträge und Einnahmen von Western Union im Vergleich zum Marktanteil des Unternehmens?
WU grundlegende Statistiken
MarktanteilUS$2.62b
Gewinn(TTM)US$440.80m
Umsatz(TTM)US$4.05b
5.9x
Kurs-Gewinn-Verhältnis
0.6x
Kurs-Umsatz-Verhältnis

Erträge & Einnahmen

Wichtige Rentabilitätsstatistiken aus dem letzten Ergebnisbericht (TTM)
WU Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung (TTM)
EinnahmenUS$4.05b
Kosten der EinnahmenUS$2.59b
BruttogewinnUS$1.46b
Sonstige AusgabenUS$1.02b
GewinnUS$440.80m

Zuletzt gemeldete Gewinne

Mar 31, 2026

Datum des nächsten Gewinnberichts

k.A.

Gewinn per Aktie (EPS)1.41
Bruttomarge36.14%
Nettogewinnspanne10.88%
Schulden/Eigenkapital-Verhältnis288.1%

Wie hat sich WU auf lange Sicht entwickelt?

Historische Performance und Vergleiche

Dividenden

11.2%
Aktuelle Dividendenrendite
68%
Ausschüttungsquote

Zahlt WU eine zuverlässige Dividende?

Siehe WU Dividendenhistorie und Benchmarks
Bis wann müssen Sie WU kaufen, um eine kommende Dividende zu erhalten?
Western Union Dividendentermine
Ex-Dividenden DatumJun 16 2026
Datum der DividendenzahlungJun 30 2026
Tage bis Ex-Dividende22 days
Tage bis zum Datum der Dividendenzahlung36 days

Zahlt WU eine zuverlässige Dividende?

Siehe WU Dividendenhistorie und Benchmarks

Unternehmensanalyse und Finanzdaten Status

DatenZuletzt aktualisiert (UTC-Zeit)
Unternehmensanalyse2026/05/24 17:14
Aktienkurs zum Tagesende2026/05/22 00:00
Gewinne2026/03/31
Jährliche Einnahmen2025/12/31

Datenquellen

Die in unserer Unternehmensanalyse verwendeten Daten stammen von S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Die folgenden Daten werden in unserem Analysemodell verwendet, um diesen Bericht zu erstellen. Die Daten sind normalisiert, was zu einer Verzögerung bei der Verfügbarkeit der Quelle führen kann.

PaketDatenZeitrahmenBeispiel US-Quelle *
Finanzdaten des Unternehmens10 Jahre
  • Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung
  • Kapitalflussrechnung
  • Bilanz
Konsensschätzungen der Analysten+3 Jahre
  • Finanzielle Vorausschau
  • Kursziele der Analysten
Marktpreise30 Jahre
  • Aktienkurse
  • Dividenden, Splits und Aktionen
Eigentümerschaft10 Jahre
  • Top-Aktionäre
  • Insiderhandel
Verwaltung10 Jahre
  • Das Führungsteam
  • Direktorium
Wichtige Entwicklungen10 Jahre
  • Ankündigungen des Unternehmens

* Beispiel für US-Wertpapiere, für nicht-US-amerikanische Wertpapiere werden gleichwertige regulatorische Formulare und Quellen verwendet.

Sofern nicht anders angegeben, beziehen sich alle Finanzdaten auf einen Jahreszeitraum, werden aber vierteljährlich aktualisiert. Dies wird als Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) oder Last Twelve Month (LTM) Daten bezeichnet. Erfahren Sie mehr.

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Analysten-Quellen

The Western Union Company wird von 35 Analysten beobachtet. 15 dieser Analysten hat die Umsatz- oder Gewinnschätzungen übermittelt, die als Grundlage für unseren Bericht dienen. Die von den Analysten übermittelten Daten werden im Laufe des Tages aktualisiert.

AnalystEinrichtung
Darrin PellerBarclays
Ramsey El-AssalBarclays
Jason KupferbergBofA Global Research