WU
The Western Unio (WU)
NYSE
$6.94-$0.16 (-2.19%)
Price as of Jun 23, 2026 1:27 PM EDT
  • $2.2B
    Market Cap
  • -6.31%
    1-Year Change
  • Credit Services
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 36
  • Momentum Score: 1
  • True Yield: 85
  • Financial Health Score: 3
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Remitly's Path to Profitability Is Becoming Clearer. Here's What's Driving It.

Remitly, a digital cross-border remittance provider, has achieved profitability in 2025 after years of losses, driven by user growth from 2.8M to 9.3M customers, economies of scale, AI-powered fraud detection, and ecosystem expansion through WhatsApp integration and new services. The company is expected to grow revenue at 19% CAGR through 2028 with adjusted EBITDA and GAAP EPS growing at 30% and 54% CAGRs respectively, though it faces competition from traditional money transfer services and emerging stablecoins.

06/03/2026, 6:05 AM • The Motley Fool

7 Financial-Sector Outcasts Paying Us up to 12.3%

The financial sector has underperformed in 2026 due to proposed credit card interest rate caps and AI-driven concerns about lenders. However, regional banks and alternative financial providers offer attractive dividend yields ranging from 5.7% to 12.3%, presenting contrarian investment opportunities for income-focused investors seeking undervalued financial stocks.

05/29/2026, 5:10 AM • Investing

Down 48% in 6 Months, Is There Any Hope for Solana?

Solana has declined 48% over six months due to reputational damage from Pump.fun's meme coin rug-pulls and a class action lawsuit, along with broader crypto sell-offs. However, institutional partnerships with Western Union and JPMorgan Chase signal potential recovery, suggesting the blockchain isn't heading toward zero despite significant legal and financial risks.

05/09/2026, 11:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Money Transfer App Business Report 2026: Global Market to Reach $52 Billion by 2030 - Increasing Cross-Border Remittances Strengthens Business Case for Multi-Currency Money Transfer Apps

The global money transfer app market is projected to grow from $22.5 billion in 2024 to $52 billion by 2030, with a 15% CAGR. Growth is driven by increasing mobile penetration, cross-border remittances, demand for digital financial services, and integration of advanced technologies like AI, biometric security, and multi-currency support. Personal users segment expected to reach $36.9 billion by 2030, while China is forecasted to grow at 20.1% CAGR.

04/27/2026, 10:50 AM • GlobeNewswire

TSP Capital Triples Western Union Equity Ownership

TSP Capital Management Group tripled its Western Union stake by adding 738,789 shares, bringing total holdings to 1.1 million shares valued at $9.5 million (2.3% of AUM). Despite the aggressive investment, Western Union shares have underperformed significantly, declining 12.2% over the past year compared to the S&P 500's 29.7% gain. The company offers a high 10.6% dividend yield but faces sustainability concerns with a 95% payout ratio.

04/26/2026, 10:21 AM • The Motley Fool

Want Safe Dividend Income in 2026 and Beyond? Invest in the Following 2 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.

The article recommends Western Union and HP as two ultra-high-yield dividend stocks suitable for income investors seeking sustainable payouts. Western Union offers a 9.66% dividend yield with improving digital money transfer services, while HP provides a 6.39% yield with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases and a low 36% payout ratio, supported by cost reduction initiatives and AI computer sales growth.

03/15/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

PayPal Valuation Disconnect Widens Despite $6.4 Billion Free Cash Flow

PayPal trades at 8.38x forward P/E despite generating $6.4 billion in annual free cash flow and processing $1.79 trillion in payment volume. The stock has collapsed 43% from its 52-week high due to branded checkout deceleration and CEO turnover, but the author argues the valuation reflects terminal decline rather than moderate slowdown. New CEO Enrique Lores brings operational expertise, and the company's aggressive $6 billion annual buyback program combined with strong cash generation across Venmo, BNPL, and PSP segments suggests significant upside potential.

03/10/2026, 3:05 PM • Investing

Voss Capital Issues Open Letter to the Board of Euronet Worldwide

Voss Capital, a 4.2% shareholder in Euronet Worldwide, has issued an open letter to the board demanding immediate exploration of strategic alternatives. The firm cites sustained underperformance over five years, with EEFT stock declining 54% compared to S&P 500's 81% gain, despite strong EPS growth and valuable global financial infrastructure. Voss argues the company's valuation has compressed to 6.5x earnings despite operational improvements, and references comparable transactions suggesting potential upside of 62-97%.

03/04/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Overlooked and Undervalued: Why Western Union Deserves Attention

Western Union, despite facing headwinds from fintech competition and a challenging economic environment, offers an attractive 10% dividend yield with a sustainable 41% payout ratio. The stock has declined 10% annually over five years, but the company is attempting to modernize through digital-first operations and fintech initiatives. However, investors should conduct thorough due diligence as the company faces ongoing challenges and the investment is not without risk.

02/23/2026, 8:08 PM • The Motley Fool

Investors Are Selling, But Is This Growth Stock Actually a Bargain?

Remitly Global, a digital-first fintech company in the remittance market, has seen its stock fall two-thirds since its 2021 IPO despite strong 25% revenue growth. Trading at just 5x its 2028 EBITDA forecast with new products like Remitly One subscription service, the company appears undervalued if it can meet its guidance of $2.6-3 billion revenue and $575-600 million EBITDA by 2028.

01/28/2026, 10:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Western Union Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?

Western Union, a legacy money transfer company, faces declining revenue as fintech competitors and blockchain networks offer cheaper alternatives. While the core consumer money transfer business has declined 8% year-over-year, the newer consumer services division is growing nearly 50%. Trading at just 5x forward earnings with a 10%+ dividend yield, the stock presents a potential deep-value turnaround play, though investors should monitor whether the growing services business can offset continued declines in the traditional transfer business.

01/21/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

3 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now -- Including Pfizer

The article recommends three dividend-paying investments: Pfizer with a 6.7% dividend yield that is investing in oncology and GLP-1 drugs to recover from COVID-related revenue declines; Western Union with a 10.14% dividend yield and 17% total shareholder yield while pivoting to cryptocurrency and digital money transfer; and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF offering 3.8% yield with exposure to 100 dividend-growth companies.

01/21/2026, 6:26 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Solana a Millionaire-Maker?

Solana, a top 10 cryptocurrency with a $76B market cap, operates on a robust blockchain network with proof-of-stake and proof-of-history mechanisms, enabling it to process tens of thousands of transactions per second. The token has surged 6,000% over five years and has attracted major partnerships with Western Union and JPMorgan Chase for real-world applications. While Solana could potentially create millionaires, its larger market cap means future gains may be slower, and investors should have high risk tolerance given crypto's inherent volatility.

01/04/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Remitly Global Slipped 16% in November

Remitly Global experienced a 16% stock decline in November due to slowing revenue growth, concerns about credit risk, and underwhelming fourth-quarter guidance, despite strong third-quarter performance with 21% customer growth and 35% send volume increase.

12/02/2025, 11:10 PM • The Motley Fool

Fintech Stocks Are on Sale. This One Looks Like a Screaming Buy.

Remitly Global, a digital remittance platform, reported strong Q3 growth despite stock price decline. The company is expanding its market with new products like Remitly One and appears undervalued given its performance.

11/16/2025, 6:32 PM • The Motley Fool

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Statistics

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Day Range
$7.05
$7.22
$7.09
1-Year Range
$7.09
$10.28
$7.09
Latest Close$7.09
Change
-$0.03 (-0.42%)
Volume9,726,808
Market Cap$2.2B
Shares Outstanding312.4M
P/E (TTM)5.18
Diluted EPS (TTM)$1.37
Enterprise Value$6.6B

Information as of 06/22/2026

Company Profile

$2.2B
Market Cap
$440.8M
Net Income
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Credit Services
7001 East Belleview Avenue, Denver, CO, United States, 80237
866 405 5012

The Western Union Company provides money movement payments, and digital financial services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agents 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, travel money services, check acceptance services, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Key Executives

  • Devin McGranahan
  • Matthew Cagwin
  • Benjamin Hawksworth
  • Giovanni Angelini
  • Benjamin Carlton Adams

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions6.1B (72.49%)
  • Mutual Funds2.3B (27.38%)
  • Insiders10.4M (0.12%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)