The Western Union Company Aktie News

The sudden announcement of a suspension in U.S. immigrant visa processing is very likely to have a material impact on Western Union. Western Union's management have made broader comments about the negative effects of immigration enforcement on their operations. Nonetheless, these considerations should be viewed in the context of Western Union's global operations, as 62% of remittance revenue co...

Despite increased online competition, Western Union remains profitable, with a well-covered dividend. Even as the stock has been a yield trap for several years, an in-progress turnaround could lead to a big reversal for shares.

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 fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on February 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued before the call. The webcast an...

The legacy money transfer company has struggled in recent years amid intensified competition in the payments space. New fintech companies and blockchain networks offer instant payments with low or no fees.

Pfizer is investing in oncology and GLP-1 drugs, among other things, to keep its growth prospects bright. Western Union is planning a digital network featuring a stablecoin.

Western Union remains deeply undervalued at a 5x forward earnings multiple, despite robust 18% margins and a well-covered 10% dividend yield. WU's core business efficiency is improving, evidenced by a $150M cost-saving program completed two years early and signs of margin expansion as a result. Management's stablecoin initiative, USDPT, is much more promising than was initially apparent, with t...

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The Western Union Company offers a high 9.8% dividend yield, but this reflects deep business challenges and structural decline in its core retail segment. WU's digital pivot and stablecoin launch show adaptation, yet competitive advantages in digital remain limited versus fintech disruptors. The Intermex acquisition increases retail exposure and leverage, raising concerns about strategic direct...