Western Union (NYSE:WU) Stock

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Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of over 500,000 outside agents. The company handled almost 290 million transactions in 2024 and is the largest money transfer company in the world.

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Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintains Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $10 to $8.

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Barclays Maintains Underweight on Western Union, Lowers Price Target to $8

Western Union Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) reported downbeat earnings for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WU/earnings">second quarter on Monday</a>.
The company posted quarterly earnings of 42 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 44 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.026 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.040 billion
&#8220;We continue to execute against our Evolve 2025 strategy, delivering a respectable quarter despite increased macroeconomic and political uncertainty,&#8221; said Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer. &#8220;Our diversified business model, resilient customer base, and keen focus on operational efficiencies highlight the flexibility of our business even in this difficult operating environment.&#8221;
Western Union shares fell 3.2% to trade at $8.17 on Tuesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Western Union following earnings announcement.
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<li>Susquehanna analyst James Friedman maintained Western Union with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $11 to $9.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani maintained Western Union with a Market Perform and lowered the price target from $11 to $10.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo maintained the stock with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $10.5 to $8.5.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Daniel Perlin maintained Western Union with a Sector Perform and cut the price target from $13 to $9.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintained the stock with an Underweight rating and lowered the price target from $9 to $7.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang maintained Western Union with an Underweight rating and slashed the price target from $11 to $9.</li>
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These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Western Union Following Weaker-Than-Expected Q2 Earnings

JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang maintains Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $11 to $9.

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on Western Union, Lowers Price Target to $9

Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $9 to $7.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Western Union, Lowers Price Target to $7

RBC Capital analyst Daniel Perlin maintains Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $13 to $9.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Western Union, Lowers Price Target to $9

UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo maintains Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $10.5 to $8.5.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Western Union, Lowers Price Target to $8.5

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani maintains Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $11 to $10.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Western Union, Lowers Price Target to $10

Susquehanna analyst James Friedman maintains Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $11 to $9.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Western Union, Lowers Price Target to $9

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) lowers FY2025 GAAP EPS guidance from $1.54-$1.64 to $1.45-$1.55 vs $1.68 analyst estimate. Lowers FY2025 sales outlook from $4.090 billion-$4.190 billion to $4.085 billion-$4.185 billion vs $4.134 billion estimate.

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Western Union Lowers FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance from $1.54-$1.64 to $1.45-$1.55 vs $1.68 Est; Lowers FY2025 Sales Guidance from $4.090B-$4.190B to $4.085B-$4.185B vs $4.134B Est

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) lowers FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $1.75-$1.85 to $1.65-$1.75 vs $1.77 analyst estimate. Lowers FY2025 sales outlook from $4.115 billion-$4.215 billion to $4.035 billion-$4.135 billion vs $4.134 billion estimate.

Western Union Lowers FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $1.75-$1.85 to $1.65-$1.75 vs $1.77 Est; Lowers FY2025 Sales Guidance from $4.115B-$4.215B to $4.035B-$4.135B vs $4.134B Est

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.44 by 5.41 percent. This is a 4.55 percent decrease over earnings of $0.44 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.026 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.040 billion by 1.37 percent. This is a 3.75 percent decrease over sales of $1.066 billion the same period last year.

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Western Union Q2 Adj. EPS $0.42 Misses $0.44 Estimate, Sales $1.026B Miss $1.040B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For July 28, 2025

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2025-07-28. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Western Union will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44. 
The market awaits Western Union's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.00, which was followed by a 0.69% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Western Union's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.42</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.40</td>
<td>0.46</td>
<td>0.44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>6.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>-8.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753462847_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Western Union Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Western Union were trading at $8.74 as of July 24. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 33.81%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Take on Western Union</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Western Union.
Western Union has received a total of 1 ratings from analysts, with the consensus rating as Neutral. With an average one-year price target of $9.0, the consensus suggests a potential 2.97% upside.
<h3>Understanding Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
In this analysis, we delve into the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Marqeta, DLocal and Payoneer Global, three key industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Marqeta, with an average 1-year price target of $5.5, suggesting a potential 37.07% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for DLocal, with an average 1-year price target of $14.87, suggesting a potential 70.14% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Payoneer Global, with an average 1-year price target of $8.42, suggesting a potential 3.66% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Overview of Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for Marqeta, DLocal and Payoneer Global, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>Western Union</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-6.24%</td>
<td>$364.40M</td>
<td>12.94%</td>
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<td>Marqeta</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>17.89%</td>
<td>$98.68M</td>
<td>-0.80%</td>
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<td>DLocal</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>17.53%</td>
<td>$84.88M</td>
<td>9.02%</td>
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<td>Payoneer Global</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>8.08%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
Western Union ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit. For Return on Equity, Western Union is at the top among its peers.
<h3>Delving into Western Union's Background</h3>
Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of over 500,000 outside agents. The company handled almost 290 million transactions in 2024 and is the largest money transfer company in the world.
<h3>Western Union: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Western Union faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -6.24% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Western Union's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 12.56%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Western Union's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 12.94%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Western Union's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.48%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.97, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
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As investors navigate a volatile market landscape, attention turns to upcoming earnings reports from major companies, which could provide insights into broader economic trends. This earnings season, analysts and investors are closely watching key players like AbbVie, Uber, and Western Union for signs of growth and stability amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/wall-street">shifting market dynamics.</a>
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Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $2.91 per share, up from $2.65 per share in the year-ago period. The company projects quarterly revenue of $15.04 billion, compared to $14.46 billion a year earlier.
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Uber will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its second-quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 6. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of 62 cents per share on revenue of $12.46 billion.
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5 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $10.9, a high estimate of $13.00, and a low estimate of $9.00. This current average represents a 11.02% decrease from the previous average price target of $12.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752778849_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Western Union. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Keane</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Chiodo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$10.50</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Western Union. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Western Union compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Western Union's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Western Union's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WU/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Western Union analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Western Union Better</h2>
Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of over 500,000 outside agents. The company handled almost 290 million transactions in 2024 and is the largest money transfer company in the world.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Western Union's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Western Union faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -6.24% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Western Union's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 12.56%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Western Union's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 12.94%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Western Union's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.48%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Western Union's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.97. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Forecasting The Future: 5 Analyst Projections For Western Union

Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Keane reinstates Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) with a Hold and announces $9 price target.

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Western Union's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) short percent of float has risen 15.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 32.85 million shares sold short, which is 13.03% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.57 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Western Union Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751464832_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Western Union has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Western Union's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Western Union's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.05%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Western Union Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 11.16%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $11 to $10.5 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani maintained a Market Perform rating and slashed the price target from $12 to $11 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 23, Western Union posted in-line quarterly earnings.</li>
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Western Union's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.7% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 28.54 million shares sold short, which is 11.32% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Western Union Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749657619_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Western Union has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Western Union's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Western Union's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.11%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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