Company Performance - Western Union closed at $12.23, with a +0.49% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.16% [1] - The company's shares gained 5.83% over the past month, while the Business Services sector and S&P 500 gained 5.8% and 3.64%, respectively [1] - Upcoming EPS is projected at $0.44, indicating a 2.33% increase year-over-year, while revenue is expected to be $1.03 billion, reflecting a 5.91% decline compared to the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $1.77 per share and revenue at $4.18 billion, showing changes of +1.72% and -4.08% from the previous year [2] - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate short-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting optimism about the company's profitability [2] - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, provides a rating system for investors [2] Valuation Metrics - Western Union has a Forward P/E ratio of 6.89, significantly lower than the industry average of 16.55, indicating it is trading at a discount [3] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.82, compared to the Financial Transaction Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.29 [3] Industry Overview - The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, placing it in the top 33% of over 250 industries [4] - The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the performance of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [4]
Western Union (WU) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors