The Western Union Company
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.99B
- P/E (TTM)
- 5.03
- Forward P/E
- 10.41
- Dividend yield
- 14.62%
- 52-week range
- $5.87$10.35
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 8.58M
The Western Union Company (WU) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $6.26 - $6.41 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $10.35 |
| 52-Week Low | $5.87 |
| Open | $6.38 |
| Volume (last close) | 5.21M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 8.58M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 4.03B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 395.40M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 445.10M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.24 |
| Profit Margin | 9.80% |
| Operating Margin | 16.20% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 43.23% |
| Debt to Equity | 3.22 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.94 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.62% |
| Payout Ratio | 76.06% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.99B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 313.60M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 5.03 |
| Forward P/E | 10.41 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.49 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.17 |
| EV/EBITDA | 4.85 |
| 50-Day MA | $6.66 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $8.20 |
| 1-Year Change | −21.01% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
The Western Union Company at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Western Union Company (WU) has a market capitalization of $1.99B. The stock trades at 5.0× trailing earnings, 10.4× forward earnings and 0.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $395.40M on revenue of $4.03B (a 9.8% profit margin) and generated $445.10M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 1.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $919.80M in cash and securities against $2.94B of debt, a net debt position of $2.02B.
The Western Union Company pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.94 per share a year, a 14.62% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 76% payout ratio.
The share price is down 21.0% over the past year. At $6.34 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $5.87 to $10.35, below its 200-day moving average of $8.20.
Based on 16 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Sell with an average price target of $6.52, 2.8% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Western Union Company
What is the current stock price for WU?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, WU stock trades at $6.34. The 52-week range is $5.87–$10.35, with a day range of $6.26–$6.41.
What is the P/E ratio for WU?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Western Union Company's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 5.0, meaning investors pay $5.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 10.4, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. The Western Union Company operates in the Financials sector.
Does WU pay dividends?
Yes, The Western Union Company pays a 14.62% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($0.94 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 76.1%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 16, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for WU?
Based on ratings from 16 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for WU is Sell. The average 12-month price target is $6.52, a 2.8% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $6.34.
What is the market cap of WU?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Western Union Company's market capitalization is $1.99B, classifying it as a small-cap company. The Western Union Company operates in the Financials sector within the Credit Services industry.