Western Union Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

WU Stock  USD 10.68  0.14  1.33%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Western Union is Hold with 11 hold recommendations. The current projected Western Union target price consensus is 12.60 with 19 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Western Union analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Western Union vendors, executives, and/or customers. Western Union recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Western Union target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 1.8859.
Lowest Forecast
11.47
Highest Forecast
13.99
Target Price
12.6
At this time, Western Union's Gross Profit is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Pretax Profit Margin is likely to gain to 0.23 in 2025, whereas Net Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.18 in 2025. At this time, Western Union's Short and Long Term Debt Total is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Net Debt is likely to gain to about 1.8 B in 2025, whereas Other Assets are likely to drop slightly above 3.4 B in 2025.
  
It's important to approach Western Union's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Western Union Target Price Consensus

Western target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Western Union's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   19  Hold
Most Western analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Western stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Western Union, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Western Union Target Price Projection

Western Union's current and average target prices are 10.68 and 12.60, respectively. The current price of Western Union is the price at which Western Union Co is currently trading. On the other hand, Western Union's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Western Union Market Quote on 14th of March 2025

Low Price10.58Odds
High Price10.75Odds

10.68

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Western Union Target Price

Low Estimate11.47Odds
High Estimate13.99Odds

12.6

Historical Lowest Forecast  11.47 Target Price  12.6 Highest Forecast  13.99
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Western Union Co and the information provided on this page.

Western Union Analyst Ratings

Western Union's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Western Union stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Western Union's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Western Union's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Western Union price targets

Western Union's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Western Union's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Western Union's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Western Union's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Western Union Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Western Union is a key component of Western Union valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Western Union.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Western Union's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
8.6410.5412.44
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
9.7711.6713.57
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.400.420.46
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