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The Western Union Company
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The Western Union Company (WU) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for The Western Union Company stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 7 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Sell
Based on 7 unique analysts
Medium Confidence0

Average Price Target

$8.00
3.73% Downside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest WU Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Tien Tsin Huang
JP Morgan
SellMaintains
$9.00 $8.00
Unknown Analyst
Barclays
SellMaintains
$7.00
James Faucette
Morgan Stanley
SellMaintains
$7.00
Darrin Peller
Wolfe Research
SellMaintains
$9.00
Gustavo Gala
Monness
SellReiterates
$7.00
Christopher Kennedy
William Blair
HoldMaintains
-
Daniel Perlin
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$10.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for WU?

The analyst consensus rating for WU is "Sell" based on 7 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for WU?

The average 12-month price target for WU is $8.00, representing a downside of 3.7% from the current price of $8.31.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.