Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Western Union (WU), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended March 2025.
Western Union (WU) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Western Union's stock is undervalued, offering a compelling risk-to-reward ratio with a nearly 9% dividend yield, despite fintech competition and declining revenue growth. The company's extensive physical network and cash-based operations ensure its relevance, especially in regions with low banking access and high trust in legacy services. Digital competitors like Wise and Remitly face challenges in sustaining growth and penetrating Western Union's strong physical presence and established customer trust.
WU collaborates with HCLTech to transition to an AI-powered platform operating model.
Western Union (WU) concluded the recent trading session at $10.49, signifying a -1.41% move from its prior day's close.
Western Union launched an artificial intelligence-focused partnership with India's HCLTech. The collaboration will see Western Union employ HCLTech's AI solutions to move to a “platform operating model,” which will offer greater agility and scalability, according to a Monday (March 24) press release.
Western Union (WU) closed the most recent trading day at $10.70, moving -0.56% from the previous trading session.
Western Union (WU) concluded the recent trading session at $10.54, signifying a -0.94% move from its prior day's close.
Western Union (WU) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
In the most recent trading session, Western Union (WU) closed at $10.69, indicating a +0.47% shift from the previous trading day.
Western Union (WU) closed at $10.77 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.28% move from the prior day.
Western Union's revenue mix shifted, with Consumer Money Transfer declining and Consumer Services growing, partly driven by digital infrastructure investments. I estimate that expansion into new corridors like the U.S. to Guatemala and the U.K. to India will capture $505M in annual revenue over time. I estimate that the changes to the U.S. immigration approach will impact revenues by $300M in 2025. On net, I forecast that WU will produce $4B revenues in 2025.