Q3 EPS Estimates for Western Union Reduced by Zacks Research

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research decreased their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Western Union in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, August 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the credit services provider will earn $0.34 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.53. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Western Union’s current full-year earnings is $1.29 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Western Union’s Q4 2026 earnings at $0.39 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.29 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.38 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $1.53 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $1.63 EPS.

Western Union (NYSE:WU) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The credit services provider reported $0.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.42 by ($0.11). Western Union had a return on equity of 50.89% and a net margin of 9.79%.The company had revenue of $1.01 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.02 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.37 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Western Union has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.350 EPS.

A number of other brokerages also recently commented on WU. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on Western Union from $9.00 to $8.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Barclays lowered their price objective on Western Union from $7.00 to $6.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Monness Crespi & Hardt restated a “sell” rating and issued a $6.00 target price on shares of Western Union in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on Western Union from $9.00 to $8.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of Western Union from $7.00 to $6.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 31st. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and eight have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Strong Sell” and a consensus target price of $7.55.

Western Union Stock Down 3.6%

WU stock opened at $7.18 on Monday. Western Union has a twelve month low of $6.27 and a twelve month high of $10.35. The company has a quick ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95. The company has a market cap of $2.24 billion, a PE ratio of 5.84 and a beta of 0.48. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $7.62 and its 200 day simple moving average is $8.56.

Western Union Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be given a dividend of $0.235 per share. This represents a $0.94 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 13.1%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th. Western Union’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 76.42%.

Institutional Trading of Western Union

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB raised its stake in Western Union by 606.7% during the third quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB now owns 3,265 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 2,803 shares in the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC boosted its stake in shares of Western Union by 1,546.5% in the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 3,326 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 3,124 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp grew its holdings in shares of Western Union by 67.0% in the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 3,331 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 1,336 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its holdings in shares of Western Union by 179.6% in the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 3,341 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 2,146 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ascentis Independent Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of Western Union during the 1st quarter worth about $30,000. 91.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Western Union Company Profile

Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments. The company enables individuals and businesses to send and receive money through a variety of channels, including its vast agent network, online platforms, and mobile applications. Core services include person-to-person money transfers, business-to-business cross-border payments, bill payment services and prepaid card programs.

Through its digital offerings, Western Union provides customers with the ability to initiate transfers via its website and mobile app, as well as track transactions in real time.