The Western Union Company WU 6.09 -209.00% NYQ · Financial Services
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The Western Union Company (wu)

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WU — Company Overview

Investors tracking WU follow a Credit Services name listed on NYQ within Financial Services.

TickerWU
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryCredit Services
ExchangeNYQ
Market cap$1.90B
Last price$6.09
Size categorySmall Cap

WU — Business Description

The business profile of The Western Union Company (WU) reflects its role in Credit Services. The Western Union Company provides money movement payments, and digital financial services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agents and owned locations, as well as through websites and mobile devices. The Consumer Services segments offers bill payment services, money order and media network services, travel money services, check acceptance services, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in De…

Official website: https://www.westernunion.com.

WU — Investment Thesis

The Western Union Company (WU) attracts investors weighing Credit Services fundamentals against current market pricing.

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WU — Financial Health

WU financial profile reflects operating efficiency and capital structure using available market fundamentals.

Profit margin near 9.8% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $357.28M supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 294.87 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.

Trailing P/E5.03×
Forward P/E4.03×
Price / Sales0.47×
Price / Book2.08×
Gross margin35.1%
Operating margin13.0%
Profit margin9.8%
Return on equity44.0%
Debt / Equity294.87
Free cash flow$357.28M

WU — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for The Western Union Company (WU) depends on demand trends in Credit Services and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

WU — Competitive Position

The Western Union Company (WU) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Financial Services.

WU — Strengths

Strengths for The Western Union Company (WU) inferred from public financial metrics:

WU — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for The Western Union Company (WU) based on available data:

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WU — Risks

WU — Summary

The Western Union Company (WU) is a small-cap Financial Services company focused on Credit Services, listed on NYQ. Last price $6.09 with market cap $1.90B. Trailing P/E 5.03×. Revenue declined -1.3% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include return on equity near 44.0% — efficient use of shareholder capital. Key watch items include revenue contraction of -1.3% year-over-year. Review free estimates and earnings pages for WU; upgrade for institutional ownership and live headlines.

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The Western Union Company FAQ

What does The Western Union Company (WU) do?

The Western Union Company provides money movement payments, and digital financial services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers f…

What is WU's P/E ratio?

The Western Union Company has a trailing P/E of 5.03× based on publicly available market data.

Does WU pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 15.1%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is WU in?

The Western Union Company is classified in Financial Services (Credit Services) on NYQ.

What is WU's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $1.90B.

What are the main risks for WU?

Key risks include negative revenue growth, among factors on this page.

What are the strengths of WU?

Potential positives include return on equity near 44.0% — efficient use of shareholder capital, gross margin of 35.1% supports competitive unit economics.

Where can I get analyst estimates for WU?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for The Western Union Company are on the free /stocks/wu/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.