Western Union(US:WU) ZACKSยท2025-06-12 23:01Company Performance - Western Union closed at $9.13, reflecting a -1.3% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.38% [1] - Over the past month, shares have decreased by 4.15%, contrasting with the Business Services sector's gain of 3.09% and the S&P 500's gain of 6.6% [1] Earnings Estimates - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.44, indicating stability compared to the same quarter last year, with revenue anticipated at $1.03 billion, down 3.44% from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $1.77 per share and revenue at $4.12 billion, reflecting changes of +1.72% and -2.11% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent revisions in analyst estimates are crucial as they often indicate near-term business trends, with positive changes suggesting optimism regarding business and profitability [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses these estimate changes, currently ranks Western Union at 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - Western Union has a Forward P/E ratio of 5.22, significantly lower than the industry average of 15.67, indicating it is trading at a discount [6] - The company also holds a PEG ratio of 1.39, which aligns with the average PEG ratio for the Financial Transaction Services industry [7] Industry Context - The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 48, placing it in the top 20% of over 250 industries [8]