Q3 EPS Estimates for Western Union Cut by Zacks Research

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research decreased their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Western Union in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, August 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the credit services provider will earn $0.34 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.53. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Western Union’s current full-year earnings is $1.29 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Western Union’s Q4 2026 earnings at $0.39 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.29 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.38 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $1.53 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $1.63 EPS.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on Western Union from $7.00 to $6.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of Western Union from $9.00 to $8.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 13th. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered their target price on shares of Western Union from $8.00 to $7.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Western Union from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Wolfe Research reiterated an “underperform” rating and issued a $8.00 target price on shares of Western Union in a report on Friday, July 31st. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and eight have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Strong Sell” and an average price target of $7.55.

Western Union Price Performance

Western Union stock opened at $7.22 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.87 and a beta of 0.48. Western Union has a 1 year low of $6.27 and a 1 year high of $10.35. The business has a 50-day moving average of $7.61 and a 200-day moving average of $8.55. The company has a current ratio of 1.12, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95.

Western Union (NYSE:WU) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The credit services provider reported $0.31 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.42 by ($0.11). The company had revenue of $1.01 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.02 billion. Western Union had a return on equity of 50.89% and a net margin of 9.79%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.37 earnings per share. Western Union has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.350 EPS.

Western Union Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be issued a $0.235 dividend. This represents a $0.94 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 13.0%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th. Western Union’s dividend payout ratio is 76.42%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Western Union

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB increased its stake in Western Union by 606.7% during the 3rd quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB now owns 3,265 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 2,803 shares in the last quarter. Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new position in Western Union in the first quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC lifted its stake in 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 valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 3,124 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp boosted its holdings 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 valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 1,336 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in shares of Western Union by 179.6% during 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 acquiring an additional 2,146 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.81% of the company’s stock.

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.