Western Union Q1 EPS Estimate Decreased by Northland Capmk

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) – Investment analysts at Northland Capmk dropped their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Western Union in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, March 31st. Northland Capmk analyst M. Grondahl now anticipates that the credit services provider will post earnings per share of $0.37 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.43. The consensus estimate for Western Union’s current full-year earnings is $1.79 per share. Northland Capmk also issued estimates for Western Union’s Q2 2025 earnings at $0.42 EPS and Q4 2025 earnings at $0.49 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also recently weighed in on WU. Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Western Union from $11.00 to $10.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 13th. Royal Bank of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and set a $14.00 target price on shares of Western Union in a report on Thursday. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their price target on Western Union from $13.00 to $12.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 9th. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on Western Union from $10.00 to $9.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 5th. Finally, JMP Securities restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Western Union in a report on Thursday, February 6th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and eight have given a hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $12.11.

Western Union Stock Down 1.3 %

Western Union stock opened at $10.50 on Wednesday. Western Union has a fifty-two week low of $10.04 and a fifty-two week high of $13.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.04, a current ratio of 1.20 and a quick ratio of 1.10. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.84, a PEG ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 0.79. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $10.65 and its 200 day simple moving average is $10.91.

Western Union (NYSE:WU) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 4th. The credit services provider reported $0.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.42 by ($0.02). Western Union had a return on equity of 96.90% and a net margin of 22.19%.

Western Union Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 17th were paid a $0.235 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 17th. This represents a $0.94 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.96%. Western Union’s payout ratio is currently 34.43%.

Western Union declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase program on Friday, December 13th that permits the company to buyback $1.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the credit services provider to purchase up to 27.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Western Union

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of WU. True Wealth Design LLC bought a new stake in Western Union during the third quarter worth about $25,000. R Squared Ltd bought a new position in shares of Western Union in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Independence Bank of Kentucky bought a new position in shares of Western Union in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. McIlrath & Eck LLC increased its holdings in Western Union by 1,487.6% during the fourth quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 3,080 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 2,886 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Huntington National Bank raised its position in Western Union by 662.7% during the fourth quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 3,722 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 3,234 shares in the last quarter. 91.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Western Union Company Profile

The Western Union Company provides money movement and payment services worldwide. The company operates through Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services segments. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agent locations, as well as through websites and mobile devices.