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Western Union (WU)

Financial Services · Credit Services · NYSE

Western Union (WU) is a Financial Services company in the Credit Services industry. It has a market capitalization of $2.15B and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 4.8. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 3.8%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.0 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 5.0/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Trailing · -34.2% over 12 months ex. last
Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-66.3%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$2.15B
Trailing P/E4.8
Price / book2.4
Price / sales0.5
FCF yield—
Dividend yield13.7%
Gross margin35.1%
Operating margin15.9%
Net margin9.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)-3.8%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)-3.3%
EPS growth (YoY)+0.0%
FCF/share growth (YoY)—
Beta0.6
ExchangeNYSE
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryCredit Services

WU earnings

Next report: Feb 18, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.36). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Nov 4, 2026 $0.42 $0.34 +23.5% $1.01B
Q2 2026 Jul 30, 2026 $0.31 $0.42 -26.2% $1.01B
Q1 2026 Apr 24, 2026 $0.25 $0.39 -35.9% $982.70M
Q4 2025 Feb 20, 2026 $0.45 $0.43 +4.7% $1.01B

WU analyst price target

Median target $6.50 from 13 analysts, ranging $6.00 – $8.50.

Credit Services peers

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MA Mastercard $568.62B 33.1
AXP American Express $215.24B 18.1
COF Capital One Financial $121.43B 9.7
PYPL PayPal $49.21B 11.0
SYF Synchrony Financial $23.99B 7.6
AFRM Affirm $22.98B 9.7
SOFI SoFi Technologies $21.02B 30.0
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Recent Congressional trades

Western Union trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
Kathy Manning House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Jul 6, 2024

WU FAQ

Is WU a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Western Union Hold (5.0 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is WU's P/E ratio?
Western Union trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 4.8.
When does WU report earnings?
Western Union's next scheduled report is on Feb 18, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.36.
What is the WU price target?
The median analyst price target from 13 analysts is $6.50, with a range of $6.00 – $8.50.
Is WU Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Western Union as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does WU pay a dividend?
Yes — Western Union's dividend yield is 13.7%.