The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) Receives $8.82 Average Target Price from Brokerages

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) has been given an average rating of “Reduce” by the fourteen brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Five analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and nine have assigned a hold rating to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $8.8182.

WU has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Western Union in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded shares of Western Union to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 27th.

Western Union Price Performance

Shares of WU opened at $9.13 on Wednesday. Western Union has a fifty-two week low of $7.85 and a fifty-two week high of $10.35. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $9.23 and its 200 day moving average price is $9.22. The company has a market cap of $2.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.71, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 0.50. The company has a quick ratio of 1.11, a current ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.88.

Western Union (NYSE:WU) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The credit services provider reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by ($0.15). The firm had revenue of $963.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.06 billion. Western Union had a net margin of 10.88% and a return on equity of 55.94%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down .1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.41 earnings per share. Western Union has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.750-1.850 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Western Union will post 1.76 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Western Union Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were paid a dividend of $0.235 per share. This represents a $0.94 annualized dividend and a yield of 10.3%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 17th. Western Union’s payout ratio is currently 69.12%.

Insider Activity at Western Union

In other news, insider Giovanni Angelini sold 6,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, April 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.47, for a total transaction of $56,820.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 311,292 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,947,935.24. The trade was a 1.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Benjamin Carlton Adams sold 19,924 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.23, for a total transaction of $183,898.52. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 234,689 shares in the company, valued at $2,166,179.47. This represents a 7.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 3.29% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Western Union

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB increased its stake in Western Union by 606.7% during the third quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB now owns 3,265 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 2,803 shares during the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC lifted its position in shares of Western Union by 1,546.5% in the fourth quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 3,326 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 3,124 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp lifted its position in shares of Western Union by 67.0% in the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 3,331 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 1,336 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its position in shares of Western Union by 179.6% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 3,341 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 2,146 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new position in Western Union during the first quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Institutional investors own 91.81% of the company’s stock.

Western Union News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Western Union this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Launched USDPT, a U.S.-dollar stablecoin on Solana to enable near‑instant, 24/7 settlement across its remittance network — a strategic move that could cut settlement costs and free up idle liquidity over time. Cointelegraph – Western Union begins USDPT stablecoin rollout on Solana
• Positive Sentiment: Selected Fireblocks (wallet/settlement infrastructure) and Anchorage (regulated issuance) as partners — an institutional partner stack that reduces execution and custody risk for the rollout. PR Newswire – Western Union Selects Fireblocks
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction briefly lifted WU stock on the USDPT announcement as investors view the initiative as a potential structural margin catalyst. Blockonomi – WU Stock Rises Following USDPT Intro
• Neutral Sentiment: Initial rollout targets the Philippines and Bolivia with expansion planned to 40+ countries in 2026 — a staged approach that lowers immediate execution risk but delays material revenue impact. Blockonomi – Western Union Rolls Out USDPT With Anchorage
• Neutral Sentiment: Completed a $165 million note offering tied to 2029 debt — modest refinancing/borrowing that slightly increases leverage but appears manageable given the company’s size and cash flow profile. TipRanks – Western Union Expands 2029 Debt
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Chief Legal Officer Benjamin Carlton Adams sold ~19,924 shares (~7.8% of his position), which some investors view as a negative signal even if routine. SEC Filing – Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 results disappointed (EPS and revenue below expectations), which remains an overhang; management has reaffirmed FY‑2026 guidance but execution, FX headwinds and vendor costs are still risks. Seeking Alpha – Q1 Analysis

Western Union Company Profile

Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments. The company enables individuals and businesses to send and receive money through a variety of channels, including its vast agent network, online platforms, and mobile applications. Core services include person-to-person money transfers, business-to-business cross-border payments, bill payment services and prepaid card programs.

Through its digital offerings, Western Union provides customers with the ability to initiate transfers via its website and mobile app, as well as track transactions in real time.