Western Union: Even At 10% Yield, I Can't Give It A Buy Rating [Seeking Alpha]
Western Union Company (The) (WU)
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WU's extensive physical agent network remains relevant in some regions, yet increasingly acts as a double-edged sword amid digital payment trends. Competition from digital peers like Wise and fintechs erodes WU's practical advantages, threatening long-term revenue sustainability. Despite a forward P/E of ~5.5x, I rate WU as a Hold, viewing it as a potential value trap rather than a value play. Derick Hudson/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The Western Union Company ( WU ) is, at first glance, a stock that attracts a lot of attention. It is a large, well-known company with a high degree of reach in various regions of the world, has very This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking A
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- 10/23/25 - Beat
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- 11/14/25 - Form SCHEDULE
- 11/12/25 - Form 4
- 11/6/25 - Form 8-K
- WU's page on the SEC website