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Financial ServicesFinancial - Credit ServicesScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

WU

Catalysts
The Western Union Company
Financial Services· Financial - Credit Services
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 7/10
Low Priority
Above Peers
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$7.18
-$0.07 (-0.97%)
Latest market quote
Momentum42
Value74
Quality55
Risk Resilience59
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 22, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 58/100

Momentum 42/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
5 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 23.04%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 42/100AIQ Edge 7/10 Above Peers
Beat rate
50%
4 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
-6.5%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
-26.3%
Jul 30, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 30, 2026$0.42$0.31-26.3%$1.02B$1.01B
Apr 24, 2026$0.40$0.25-37.5%$960.57M$982.7M
Feb 20, 2026$0.43$0.45+4.7%$1.04B$1.01B
Oct 23, 2025$0.43$0.47+9.3%$1.04B$1.03B
Jul 28, 2025$0.44$0.42-4.5%$1.04B$1.03B
Apr 23, 2025$0.40$0.41+2.5%$1.04B$983.6M
Feb 4, 2025$0.42$0.40-4.8%$1.03B$1.06B
Oct 23, 2024$0.44$0.46+4.5%$1.03B$1.04B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
11
Hold
7
Sell
12-month analyst target
$7.00
-2.51% versus current price
Based on 6 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$6.00
-16.43% vs latest price
Average target
$7.00
-2.51% vs latest price
High target
$8.00
+11.42% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 22, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$0.35

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$1.06B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score42

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score58/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
6
Average target
$7.00
Target upside
-2.51%
Target range
$6.00 - $8.00
90-day revisions
-9

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
1
Negative
1
manilatimes.net · Aug 18, 2026

Total Wireless Expands Partnership with Western Union, Bringing Financial Services to Retail Locations Nationwide

Total Wireless stores will now offer Western Union services including money transfers, bill pay and money orders. Select plan-holders will continue to receive one monthly fee-free money transfer

finance.yahoo.com · Aug 18, 2026

Western Union’s High Yield is Raising Dividend Cut Concerns

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) has had a rough year so far, with the stock down nearly 20% since the start of 2026. The decline has pushed its dividend yield into double-digit territory and raised a bigger question for income investors: can Western Union keep paying its current dividend? The company has not raised its […]

crowdfundinsider.com · Aug 17, 2026

Western Union Obtains New York Approval for Intermex Acquisition but Faces California Hurdle

Western Union (NYSE: WU) has secured a key regulatory green light from New York authorities for its planned purchase of International Money Express, commonly

manilatimes.net · Aug 14, 2026

Western Union and Intermex Provide Update on Pending Acquisition

DENVER and MIAMI, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and International Money Express, Inc. (Intermex) (NASDAQ: IMXI) today provided an update regarding regulatory approvals for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex.

crowdfundinsider.com · Aug 6, 2026

Western Union Teams Up with Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm Rain to Introduce Stablecard

Western Union (NYSE: WU) has rolled out a new product called Stablecard, developed together with the stablecoin infrastructure firm Rain. The offering pairs a

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WU Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for WU stock?

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What could drive WU stock higher?

WU could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt WU stock?

WU could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.