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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With nation-building and Canadian pride on people's minds across the country, we can't forget that the story of Canada includes the individual stories of immigrants who have helped build this nation. For the 17th year, Canadian Immigrant, with the support of presenting sponsor Western Union, is recognizing and celebrating these nation builders with the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards of 2025. The Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, also supported by COSTI and Edward Jon.
Western Union is joining forces with two African FinTechs to provide international money transfer services. The collaboration, announced Wednesday (July 30), will see Western Union work with Zambia's Zoona Transactions and its parent company Chipper Cash, letting customers in Zambia send and receive money around the world.
WU slides 4% after Q2 earnings and revenues miss estimates and full-year guidance is lowered.
Western Union Co WU reported downbeat earnings for the second quarter on Monday.
The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Devin B. McGranahan - President, CEO & Director Matthew Cagwin - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Christopher Nathaniel Svensson - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division James Eric Friedman - Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP, Research Division Ramsey Clark El-Assal - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Rayna Kumar - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division Timothy Edward Chiodo - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Vasundhara Govil - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division William Alfred Nance - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Zachary G.
Western Union (WU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.44 per share a year ago.
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported second quarter 2025 financial results. The Company's second-quarter revenue of $1.03 billion decreased 4% on a reported basis and adjusted revenue, excluding Iraq, decreased 1%. The decrease in revenue was largely driven by a slowdown in our North America retail business and lower revenue from Iraq, partially offset by growth in our Branded Digital and Consumer Services businesses. “W.
Western Union's share price continues to fall in spite of a relatively stable core business that enjoys very healthy margins. The CEO's recent interview on stablecoins and their proposed use by the firm has given a temporary boost to the stock. I do not believe that Western Union implementing stablecoins is an idea that will generate any benefit for long-term shareholders.
Western Union is deeply undervalued, with a forward P/E under 5 and a sustainable 10.96% dividend yield, despite negative market sentiment. The business remains profitable and indispensable in many regions, showing consistent transaction growth even as revenue has pulled back slightly. Regulatory and political risks, like the US excise tax, have been mitigated and are unlikely to significantly impact Western Union's global business.