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Western Union Co.

AI analysis and articles are in Czech.

§ Financial healthLong-term stability

46/ 100

Overall score·WU

Current price

5.965USD

27/10/2026

P/E, P/B

Valuation

Strong

Rates whether the stock is cheap or expensive relative to its history and sector. A score above 60 suggests the stock trades below its estimated intrinsic value.

Tracks:P/E · P/B · FCF yield · sector

Nízké P/E, forward P/E a EV/EBITDA naznačují levné ocenění, jehož interpretaci však komplikuje PEG 10,41 a vysoký dividendový výnos. Nejsilnější stránkou je nízká valuace; slabšími dimenzemi jsou stabilita kvůli vysokému zadlužení a nízké likviditě a momentum, protože cena klesá a je pod oběma klouzavými průměry.

§ Outlook vs S&P 500Next 12 months

Probably yes

Estimated chance of beating the index: about 56%

8 of 8 inputs

NoProbably notSameProbably yesYes

A model estimate from current values. The result may change with new data; it is not a price target or an investment recommendation.

§ Metrics summary

A quick look at Western Union Co. (WU) combining financial health, the short-term signal, valuation, DCF, management quality and operating metrics. It is analytical context, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

46/100

The overall score is based mainly on long-term fundamentals, complemented by the current signal and the available qualitative rating of the company.

55/100

Neutral signal based on current news, price action and the economy.

74/100

A lower score means the stock is expensive relative to the company's earnings and assets.

70% below fair value

An estimate of what the stock should be worth based on the company's future cash.

-1%

How fast the company's revenue grows year on year.

58/100

How much the company earns from each unit of revenue and from invested capital.

28/100

Debt level, share-price volatility and how resilient the company is in bad times.

58/100

AI estimate of management quality, execution and capital allocation.

65/100

AI estimate of the company's durable competitive advantage.

§ Context and events

Management

Devin B. McGranahan je prezident, CEO a člen představenstva; Matthew Cagwin působí jako výkonný viceprezident a CFO. Strategie společnosti stojí na rozvoji digitálních převodů při současném využívání globální sítě kamenných poboček a agentů.

Articles about Western Union Co., in Czech (0)

No articles yet. New analyses are published daily.

§ Upcoming results

4 November 2026

in 8 days

Earnings

Earnings = quarterly financial results (revenue and profit). Companies publish them every three months and the share price often reacts strongly.

§ Frequently asked questions

What is Western Union Co. (WU)?

Western Union Co. (WU) is a global stock traded on NYSE. Sector: Financial services. We track it daily — scoring news sentiment, the short-term outlook and long-term stability on a 0–100 scale.

What is the Western Union Co. price today?

As of 27 October 2026, Western Union Co. trades at about 5.97 USD per unit. We update the price daily from public market data. Intraday moves can differ significantly — always check the final price with your broker.

How to buy Western Union Co.?

Through regulated online brokers such as Degiro, XTB, Trading 212 or Interactive Brokers. Shares trade in USD or EUR — most brokers convert your currency automatically. FinSignal does not operate any of these platforms and charges no commission — the overview is only a signpost.

Does Western Union Co. pay a dividend?

Western Union Co. either pays no dividend at the moment or we have no reliable data on it. Many growth companies prefer reinvesting profit to paying dividends — check the current policy in the company's investor relations materials.

Is Western Union Co. a good investment in 2026?

Our AI signal currently rates Western Union Co. as neutral (score 55/100). Financial health comes out at 46/100, so beyond short-term news it is worth watching the valuation, growth, profitability and stability of the company. The DCF model currently puts the price about 70 % below its model fair value. FinSignal is not an investment adviser licensed under Czech Act No. 256/2004 Coll. — signals are analytical input, not a recommendation to buy or sell. You make every decision at your own risk.

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§ How to buy Western Union Co.

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§ Current signalShort-term mood

/ 100

● Neutral

Earnings in 8 days

On 4 November 2026 the company publishes its quarterly results. This period tends to bring large price moves — the signal below does not reflect the results yet.

News summary

Older news

Signal 24/10, 03:01

Akcie Western Union v jednom obchodním dni klesly výrazněji než širší trh, v jiném naopak rostly; bez doložené příčiny je krátkodobý dopad smíšený.

Růst ceny za 7 i 30 dní a vzestupný trend podporují mírně kladný krátkodobý výhled. Střednědobě jej vyvažují slabší dlouhodobá dynamika tradičních převodů a vysoká volatilita.

Risks: Pokračující vysoká volatilita nebo obrat ceny a trendu směrem dolů by oslabil mírně příznivý krátkodobý výhled.

More about the signal

Růst ceny za 7 i 30 dní a vzestupný trend podporují mírně kladný krátkodobý výhled. Střednědobě jej vyvažují slabší dlouhodobá dynamika tradičních převodů a vysoká volatilita.

Risks: Pokračující vysoká volatilita nebo obrat ceny a trendu směrem dolů by oslabil mírně příznivý krátkodobý výhled.

Signal history· 2

23/1000:0259 · Slightly positive
Western Union vybrala Noah pro globální platby ve stablecoinech; úspěch závisí na zavedení služby a jejím přínosu pro převody. Zprávy o vysokém dividendovém výnosu zároveň upozorňují na riziko jeho udržitelnosti.
20/1009:0246 · Neutral
Western Union se podle zprávy obchoduje za zhruba 4,9násobek zisku po pětiletém poklesu akcií o 51,7 %; případné oživení závisí na udržitelnosti zisků.

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§ Model fair value (DCF)

Undervalued70% below fair value

20.05

range 16.0 – 25.9

Current price

5.97 USD

27 Oct 26

PriceFair value range (DCF)UndervaluedOvervalued

What the calculation is based on

Model

20.05 USD

range 16.0 USD – 25.9 USD

: 3.0%
: 9.0%
: 1.24 USD

Růst FCF 3 % p.a. je konzervativní vzhledem ke stagnujícím tržbám a poklesu EPS. Diskontní sazba 9 % zohledňuje zadlužení a provozní rizika, přestože beta je nízká; terminální růst 2,5 % odpovídá dlouhodobému růstu ekonomiky.

DCF terms explained+

DCF (discounted cash flow) estimates how much cash the company will generate in the future and converts it into today's value per share.

Free cash flow (FCF) is the money left after running the business and investing. “12 m” means the last 12 months.

The discount rate expresses risk: the riskier the company, the higher the rate and the lower the fair value.

Fair value is a model estimate — not the market price and not an investment recommendation.

With Premium you can adjust growth, the discount rate and free cash flow, and the fair value recalculates live.

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A model estimate, not an investment recommendation. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

§ Valuation check

Is the price reasonable?

Six quick tests: price against fair value, the last year, similar companies and analyst estimates. They are calculated from the numbers, not from AI estimates. This is not a recommendation.

Data 18 of 18

Valuation score

5/ 6

6/6 tests available

1. Below DCF fair value

70.2% below the DCF midpoint.

2. Well below DCF value

Discount = below the range or at least 15% below the midpoint.

3. Price vs. the last year

1% above the 1-year low (5.90 USD to 10.28 USD), based on stored daily prices.

4. P/E vs. similar companies

P/E 4.9 vs. median 16.6 (65 companies).

5. P/E relative to growth

PEG 10.4; a lower value means cheaper growth.

6. Analyst price target

11.1% vs. the current price, 13 analysts.

Price vs DCF

Current price

5.97 USD

Low 15.95 USDHigh 25.87 USD

Current priceDCF midpoint: 20.05 USD

Price vs analyst target

Current price

5.97 USD

Low 6.00 USDHigh 8.50 USD

Current priceAverage: 6.63 USD

DCF gap

below range

70.2% below the DCF midpoint (20.05 USD).

Analyst target

+11.1%

Average target 6.63 USD vs. price 5.97 USD.

Analyst consensus

Target range

6.00 USD - 8.50 USD

Coverage

13 analysts

Analyst consensus

3.5 / 5

Changes 180 d

+0 / -0

EPS next year

18.4%

Revenue next year

6.8%

Valuation multiples

4.9

4.0

2.0

0.5

4.5

10.4

52-week range1% above the low

5.90 USD10.28 USD

-35.0%

-1.0%

9.8%

44.0%

Price vs 50D-9.3%

Price vs 200D-26.7%

Metrics explained+

Price and fair value

DCF range: A model estimate of fair value from future free cash flow. A price above the range means the market pays a premium over the model; a price below it may signal a more conservative market valuation or an overly optimistic model.
Analyst target: The average and range of the analyst price targets we track. It is the market consensus, not a FinSignal recommendation, and it can lag fast price moves.
52-week range: Shows where the current price sits between the low and high of the last year. A value near the high often signals strong momentum, but on its own says nothing about whether the stock is expensive.
Price vs 50D / 200D: Compares the price with its short- and long-term moving averages. A positive value means the price is above the trend; a negative one below it.

Multiples

P/E: Price relative to current earnings. A lower P/E can mean cheaper, but it can also point to a weak outlook or risk.
Forward P/E: Price relative to next year's expected earnings. For growing companies it is often more useful than the historical P/E because it reflects estimates of future earnings.
P/B: Price relative to the book value of equity. It makes more sense for banks, insurers and capital-intensive companies than for software or brands.
P/S: Price relative to revenue. It helps with companies that have low or negative earnings; a high P/S means the market expects strong growth or future margins.
EV/EBITDA: The value of the whole company, including debt, relative to operating profit before depreciation. Useful for comparing companies with different leverage.
PEG: P/E adjusted for earnings growth. A value around 1 may suggest the valuation matches growth, but the metric is sensitive to estimates.

Growth and quality

EPS growth: Year-on-year change in earnings per share. Strong growth supports a higher valuation, but for cyclical companies it can be temporary.
Revenue growth: The growth rate of sales. It helps tell whether profits grow on real demand or mainly on cost savings.
Net margin: How much of each unit of revenue is left as net profit. A higher margin often points to stronger pricing power or more efficient operations.
ROE: Return on equity. A high ROE can signal a quality business, but check that it is not artificially boosted by heavy debt.

Most data available. Missing values mean the market data source did not provide them for this ticker. The data is indicative and may be delayed. Price as of 27/10/2026.

Management and competitive advantage

Both are estimated by the AI from the company profile, news and results. They do not count towards the 6-pillar financial health score. The AI comments are in Czech.

good

Nízké riziko governance a jasné zaměření na rozvoj digitálních převodů podporují hodnocení, zatímco klesající EPS a tržby ukazují na náročné provádění strategie.

good

Globální síť agentů a dlouhá historie značky představují konkurenční výhodu, kterou však oslabuje tlak digitálních konkurentů na poplatky a zákaznické vztahy.

Information

Type: Global stock
Symbol: WU
Exchange: NYSE
Currency: USD
Sector: Financial services
: 4.9x
: 1.9B USD
: 294.9 %
: 0.55

§ Risk profile

Výnos českého investora ovlivňuje kurz USD/CZK. Podnikání je citlivé na konkurenci digitálních plateb, změny migračních toků a regulaci proti praní špinavých peněz.

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