WU Stock Recent News

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the devastating earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, Western Union today announced that it is offering consumers around the world zero-fee international money transfers1 to the country. Effective immediately until midnight, 00:00 Myanmar Standard Time on 10 April 2025, individuals can send funds to Myanmar via WesternUnion.com or the Western Union mobile app, ensuring families can provide crucial support to their loved ones during this tim.

Western Union's stock is undervalued, offering a compelling risk-to-reward ratio with a nearly 9% dividend yield, despite fintech competition and declining revenue growth. The company's extensive physical network and cash-based operations ensure its relevance, especially in regions with low banking access and high trust in legacy services. Digital competitors like Wise and Remitly face challenges in sustaining growth and penetrating Western Union's strong physical presence and established customer trust.

WU collaborates with HCLTech to transition to an AI-powered platform operating model.

Western Union (WU) concluded the recent trading session at $10.49, signifying a -1.41% move from its prior day's close.

Western Union launched an artificial intelligence-focused partnership with India's HCLTech. The collaboration will see Western Union employ HCLTech's AI solutions to move to a “platform operating model,” which will offer greater agility and scalability, according to a Monday (March 24) press release.

Opinions will always differ, but our current economic environment seems rather uncertain to me, with tariffs, tariff wars, the threat of inflation, and a lot of investors with stock market jitters. So if you're looking to invest in stocks, I suggest taking a close look at dividend payers.

Market uncertainty and volatility have knocked down most growth bets.

Western Union (WU) closed the most recent trading day at $10.70, moving -0.56% from the previous trading session.

Western Union (WU) concluded the recent trading session at $10.54, signifying a -0.94% move from its prior day's close.

Western Union has been recognized as the leading international money transfer service in Canada Western Union has been recognized as the leading international money transfer service in Canada