Western Union (WU) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Western Union Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $8.29
High: $8.53
on August 21, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $7.89
High: $12.40
on August 4, 2025
on September 27, 2024
All-Time High: $28.62 on August 11, 2008
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$2.7B
EPS
2.64
P/E Ratio (TTM)
3.19
Forward P/E
4.63
P/B Ratio
3.09
PEG Ratio
-0.27
Div. Yield
5.44%
ROE
135.32%
Beta
0.636
Debt to Equity
311.14
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
37.36%
Operating Margin
18.78%
Profit Margin
21.84%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
5.76%
Return on Equity (TTM)
135.32%
EBITDA
$890.8M
Net Income (TTM)
$896.1M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$12.15
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
-3.80%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
-13.40%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$0.46
Current Dividend Yield
5.44%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
1.93%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$0.77
3-Year Total Dividends
$2.30
Ex-Dividend Date
March 17, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Union WU | 2.72B Mid-cap | 2.66% | 4.94% | -12.01% | -20.26% | -18.58% | -27.97% | -44.19% | -64.52% |
| Visa V | 664.67B Mega-cap | -0.52% | -2.07% | -4.08% | -1.39% | 9.32% | 28.51% | 69.40% | 59.33% |
| Mastercard MA | 529.31B Mega-cap | 1.40% | 6.72% | 3.93% | 6.17% | 13.31% | 26.90% | 78.31% | 61.67% |
| Synchrony Financial SYF.PR.B | 10.00B Mid-cap | -0.50% | 0.16% | 4.14% | 0.16% | -2.21% | -0.47% | 2.85% | 2.85% |
| OneMain Holdings OMF | 6.92B Mid-cap | -1.97% | 0.33% | 15.60% | 5.85% | 10.63% | 17.48% | 57.10% | 91.13% |
| SLM SLM | 6.32B Mid-cap | -6.52% | -5.75% | -5.95% | 0.52% | 12.76% | 42.45% | 107.82% | 296.40% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
0.35%
Institutional Ownership
97.21%
Shares Short
31M
Short Ratio
3.15
Short % of Shares Outstanding
12.71%
Average 10-Day Volume
9M
Average 90-Day Volume
10M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WU's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Western Union reached a high of $12.40 (on September 27, 2024) and a low of $7.89 (on August 4, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for WU?
- Curious about Western Union's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 2.72B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 3.19, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 4.63.
- Does WU pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Western Union is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 5.44%, and the company has paid an average of $0.77 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Western Union's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Western Union, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Visa
V664.67B Financial Services Credit Services 28.51% 69.40% Mastercard
MA529.31B Financial Services Credit Services 26.90% 78.31% Synchrony Financial
SYF.PR.B10.00B Financial Services Credit Services -0.47% 2.85% OneMain Holdings
OMF6.92B Financial Services Credit Services 17.48% 57.10% SLM
SLM6.32B Financial Services Credit Services 42.45% 107.82% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Western Union Co.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Western Union's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 135.32%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 311.14, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 37.36%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for WU?
- Looking at Western Union's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $4B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by -3.80%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -13.40%.
- How much of WU stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Western Union stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.35% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 97.21%.
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