The Western Union Company
WUFinancial ServicesNASDAQCredit Services
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, The Western Union Company (WU) is listed under Credit Services. Valued at $2.18B, WU is a mid-cap name in its sector. It operates through two segments, Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services.
Market Cap
$2.18B
Beta
0.54
P/E (TTM)
5.65
P/E (Fwd)
4.63
EPS (TTM)
$1.24
EPS (Fwd)
$1.51
ROE
44.0%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$919.8M
Total Debt
$2.70B
Free CF
$357.3M
52W Change
-15.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where WU stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 21, 2026 close, WU finished 12.59% below its 150-day moving average ($8.34) and 13.01% below its 200-day moving average ($8.38). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is WU overbought or oversold?
At the August 21, 2026 close, WU's RSI(14) was 71.8, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, WU has $919.8M in cash with $2.70B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $357.3M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 44.0%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $4.48B (2022) to $4.05B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, The Western Union Company typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing WU's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.