WU

Western Union (WU) closed at $6.23, up 2.98% in the latest session, but faces headwinds with a 7.49% monthly decline. The company's upcoming Q3 2026 earnings are projected to show a 25.53% EPS drop year-over-year, though revenue is expected to grow slightly by 0.19%. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating and trades at a Forward P/E of 4.71, significantly below its industry average of 14.32.

Western Union renewed its 20+ year partnership with Publix Super Markets, allowing customers to access money transfers, bill payments, and money orders at 1,432 Publix stores across the southeastern U.S. and upcoming Kentucky expansion. However, WU's North American money transfer revenue declined 9% and transactions fell 5% in Q2 2026, highlighting challenges in the U.S. market despite efforts to maintain retail distribution networks through partnerships with major retailers.

Western Union stock gained 1.67% to $6.10, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.66% gain on October 5, 2026. However, the stock has declined 16.44% over the past month.

Upcoming earnings are projected to show a 25.53% EPS decline year-over-year, though revenue is expected to grow 0.95%. The company holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 4.66, trading at a discount to its industry average.