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The Western Union Company provides money movement and payment services worldwide. It operates through Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services segments. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agent 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, retail foreign exchange services, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Digital Transformation | Western Union's Branded Digital segment shows consistent double-digit growth, marking six consecutive quarters of expansion and reaching new revenue share peaks. |
Evolve 2025 Progress | Explore Western Union's strategic plan, which is 6-9 months ahead of schedule, focusing on digital pivot, retail revitalization, and cost-saving initiatives. |
Market Dynamics | Learn how Western Union navigates shifting competitive landscapes, with some rivals exiting the space while digital-only financial services pose ongoing challenges. |
Analyst Perspectives | Delve into varied analyst views, with price targets ranging from $10 to $14, reflecting mixed sentiment on Western Union's profitability and growth potential. |
Metrics to compare | WU | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipWUPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 3.7x | 12.4x | 8.7x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.06 | 0.26 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 3.6x | 8.5x | 1.0x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 0.8x | 2.9x | 2.6x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 8.1% | 37.7% | 17.4% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 8.9% | 3.2% | Unlock |