Western Union
0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
50% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 3 (+1) [Q4]
40% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 77 | Existing positions closed: 55
38% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $26.3M | Put options by funds: $19.1M
13% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 164 | Existing positions reduced: 145
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 445 [Q3] → 460 (+15) [Q4]
2.13% more ownership
Funds ownership: 90.05% [Q3] → 92.18% (+2.13%) [Q4]
9% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.63B [Q3] → $3.3B (-$328M) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$9
15%
downside
Avg. target
$10.50
0%
upside
High target
$12
14%
upside
2 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
1 neutral
50%
1 negative
50%
Susquehanna James Friedman 34% 1-year accuracy 20 / 59 met price target | 14%upside $12 | Neutral Maintained | 5 Feb 2025 |
Morgan Stanley James Faucette 54% 1-year accuracy 13 / 24 met price target | 15%downside $9 | Underweight Maintained | 5 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 13 articles about WU published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 hours ago
Western Union: A Very Attractive Risk-To-Reward Ratio
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Western Union Teams Up With HCLTech to Drive AI-Led Innovation
WU collaborates with HCLTech to transition to an AI-powered platform operating model.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Western Union (WU) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Western Union (WU) concluded the recent trading session at $10.49, signifying a -1.41% move from its prior day's close.
Positive
PYMNTS
1 week ago
Western Union Taps AI to Move to ‘Platform Operating Model'
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.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Opinions will always differ, but our current economic environment seems rather uncertain to me, with tariffs, tariff wars, the threat of inflation, and a lot of investors with stock market jitters. So if you're looking to invest in stocks, I suggest taking a close look at dividend payers.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
Passive Income Lovers: 3 Ultra-High Yielding Dividend Stocks To Buy Now
Market uncertainty and volatility have knocked down most growth bets.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Western Union (WU) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
Western Union (WU) closed the most recent trading day at $10.70, moving -0.56% from the previous trading session.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Western Union (WU) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
Western Union (WU) concluded the recent trading session at $10.54, signifying a -0.94% move from its prior day's close.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
5 Financial Transaction Stocks in Focus Despite High Tech Expenses
The Financial Transaction Services industry gains from strong cross-border volumes and active M&A endeavors. However, elevated technology expenses and inflationary pressures remain concerns.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Best Money Transfer Service Canada (2025): Western Union Recognized as Top International Money Transfer Service by Expert Consumers
Western Union has been recognized as the leading international money transfer service in Canada Western Union has been recognized as the leading international money transfer service in Canada
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