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The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that it issued inducement awards to two new non-executive employees under the New York Stock Exchange's Li
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that it issued inducement awards to two new non-executive employees under the New York Stock Exchange's Listing Rule 303A.08. The awards were granted as restricted stock units (RSUs) with respect to an aggregate of 267,380 shares of the Company's common stock and were granted as of June 5, 2026. These awards were granted in connection with the employment of certain key employees who will be supporting the execution of.
WU partners with Bybit to bring USDPT stablecoin access to selected Latin American markets, linking fiat transfers with blockchain rails.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, and Western Union, the global money transfer network, today announced that its users can now access USDPT, a US dollar–denominated stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A. on the Solana blockchain, via Bybit's fiat channels. This integration makes Bybit the first major crypto exchange to join Western Union's global USDPT network. Through this launch, Bybit and West.
Western Union (WU) reached $7.97 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.21% change compared to its last close.
The Western Union Company remains a Buy, with conviction strengthened by its stablecoin launch and accelerated digital transformation, despite recent share price stagnation. WU's stablecoin, USDPT, and digital asset initiatives are reshaping its settlement infrastructure, targeting efficiency, new revenue streams, and broader digital adoption. Short-term risks include margin pressure, North American weakness, and regulatory uncertainty around the Intermex acquisition, but 2026 EPS/revenue guidance is reaffirmed.
Western Union gains from digital growth and new partnerships, but retail pressure, high debt and weak ROIC keep investors cautious for now.
The Western Union Company (WU) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Transcript
MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union Appoints Pedro Alegría as Vice President and General Manager for Mexico and Central America.
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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable June 30, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2026. About Western Union The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is committed to helping people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading cross-border, cross-currenc.
Last year, Western Union announced plans to purchase money transfer service International Money Express (Intermex). That $500 million deal is now facing pushback from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdami, who argues the acquisition would put financial pressure on the city's immigrants, the New York Times (NYT) reported Wednesday (May 13).
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. The presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will include comments from Devin McGranahan, President & Chief Executive Officer. Investors and interested parties will be able to listen to the investor presentation via webcast from www.westernunion.com, under the inv.
For years, investors have categorized The Western Union Company NYSE: WU as a high-yield value trap, a legacy institution slowly ceding ground to more agile fintech disruptors like Remitly Global Inc. NASDAQ: RELY and Wise plc OTCMKTS: WPLCF. Western Union's Q1 2026 earnings report seemed to confirm this narrative.
Western Union remains a strong buy at 5x forward earnings, offering a 10% dividend yield and aggressive buybacks for a 20% shareholder yield. Q1 EPS miss was driven by transitory factors—vendor incentives, FX losses, and seasonal Travel Money weakness—while management reaffirmed FY '26 EPS guidance of $1.75–1.85. The Intermex acquisition, closing in Q2 '26, should drive H2 growth, stabilize U.S.-LatAm corridors, and deliver $30M in synergies at a 5x EBITDA multiple.
Fireblocks will provide the wallet, settlement, and financial operations infrastructure for Western Union's digital dollar, extending access and creating the foundation for a broader set of financial services to consumers in the Philippines and Bolivia, with global rollout planned through 2026. NEW YORK and DENVER, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Union (NYSE: WU) today announced it has selected Fireblocks , the enterprise platform securing more than $14 trillion in digital asset transactions, to provide the core infrastructure behind USDPT, Western Union's U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin.
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union (NYSE: WU) today announced the launch of USDPT, its U.S. dollar‑denominated payment stablecoin, marking a major milestone in the company's evolution toward regulated, digital‑first financial infrastructure. Fully backed by U.S. dollars and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally regulated crypto bank in the United States, and built on Solana, USDPT is designed to operate within real‑world payment systems, combining blockchain‑based settl.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of about $1.0 billion and said it is seeing early signs of stabilization in the U.S. remittance market, even as profitability fell short of management's expectations due to a mix of seasonal factors, investment spending, and a foreign exchange loss. Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan said the company
"Western Union is Blockbuster, and stablecoin is Netflix," Scott Melker says on what he predicts could be the downfall of Western Union due to its fees.
Western Union offers global money transfers and payment services for individuals and businesses through agents and digital channels.
Western Union is looking to stablecoins and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for growth after a quarter in which revenue was flat due to a decline in the Americas business.
Western Union misses Q1 EPS estimates as margins shrink and income drops, despite steady revenues and strong growth in Branded Digital and Travel Money.
The Western Union Company (WU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The headline numbers for Western Union (WU) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) shares are trading lower Friday after the company reported mixed first-quarter financial results.
Western Union (WU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.4 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.41 per share a year ago.
Western Union reported lower first-quarter profit and said that its Americas retail business was facing macro headwinds.
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported first quarter 2026 financial results. The Company's first-quarter revenue of $983 million was flat relative to the prior year period on a GAAP basis, while adjusted revenue decreased 1%. The change in adjusted revenue was largely driven by growth in our Consumer Services and Branded Digital businesses, offset by macro pressure in the Americas retail business. "First quarter results re.
The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Friday, April 24.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) will release earnings on April 24 before the opening bell. Analysts expect earnings of 39 cents/share and revenue of $962.88M.
Western Union (WU) closed at $9.48 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.94% move from the prior day.
Western Union (WU) concluded the recent trading session at $9.3, signifying a +1.53% move from its prior day's close.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Western Union (WU) stood at $9, denoting a +1.47% move from the preceding trading day.
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer, Devin McGranahan, and Chief Financial Officer, Matt Cagwin, will host a webcast and conference call to discuss first quarter 2026 results on April 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued before the call. The webcast and presentation will be available at https://ir.westernunion.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after.
Western Union trades at a deep discount, with an ~11% dividend yield and an adjusted P/E of ~5x, despite robust core operations. Cost-saving initiatives in Q4 maintained the firm's 20% margins, offsetting a 5% revenue decline resulting from U.S. immigration policy. Growth in Europe and CIS revenue (+5.8% in Q4) and resilient Middle East flows for Q1 will mitigate U.S. immigration policy impacts.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Western Union (WU) stood at $8.46, denoting a -3.09% move from the preceding trading day.
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Western Union (WU) closed the most recent trading day at $9.19, moving +1.88% from the previous trading session.
Western Union helps people transfer money worldwide. Competition has increased, but Western Union has been fighting back.
WU's digital push, rising Consumer Services growth and lower expenses support its outlook despite leverage concerns and lagging industry metrics.
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Western Union (WU) concluded the recent trading session at $9.25, signifying a -2.53% move from its prior day's close.
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Western Union pays an astronomical 9.66% dividend yield. HP pays a dividend with a yield of 6.39%.
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced the appointment of Milind Pant as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Pant, age 55, is a distinguished global business leader whose career has encompassed transformative roles across consumer goods, services and health sectors. He is currently an Executive Fellow with the Kellogg School of Management. As the first non-family CEO of Amway, he led a six-year transformation, shif.
The latest trading day saw Western Union (WU) settling at $9.83, representing a +1.03% change from its previous close.
The Western Union Company (WU) Presents at Wolfe Research FinTech Forum Transcript
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU - Get Free Report) has earned a consensus recommendation of "Reduce" from the fifteen analysts that are covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Five analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation and ten have given a hold recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that
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