$WU

Western Union (WU) yields 15.3% after a 24.96% stock decline. Four other companies—LyondellBasell (LYB), Medical Properties Trust (MPW), Stellantis (STLA), and FMC (FMC)—show signs of dividend strain. Each faces challenges like earnings misses, debt concerns, or cash flow issues.

Western Union (WU) reports Q3 earnings on Wednesday, with analysts expecting EPS of $0.34 on revenue of $1.02B, down 28% and 1% YoY. The $500M Intermex acquisition is pending regulatory approval, crucial for meeting FY26 revenue targets. The Americas Retail business is stabilizing but not growing, while cost cuts may provide some relief. Shares trade near 52-week lows, with a mean price target of $6.63.

Western Union CO (WU) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01. Other Events. As previously announced, on August 10, 2025, The Western Union Company, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, International Money Express, Inc., a Delaware

Western Union has partnered with Noah to allow remittance recipients to receive payments in USDPT, its own stablecoin. The service, called Receiver Redirect, is available in over 200 countries and territories. USDPT is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and runs on the Solana network. Noah, a London-based startup, handles treasury, pre-funding, and regulatory compliance for the service.

Western Union (WU) closed at $6.43, up 2.88% from the prior day, outperforming major indices. The company's upcoming earnings report is expected to show a 25.53% decrease in EPS and a 0.83% revenue decline. Analysts have revised estimates downward, and WU holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). The stock trades at a discount to its industry's average Forward P/E ratio.

Western Union partners with Noah to enable cross-border transfers using USDPT, its US dollar stablecoin. The service, Receiver Redirect, will support over 60 currencies in 200+ countries. Noah will provide infrastructure and compliance support. Western Union aims to offer more flexibility in money transfers and digital asset usage. USDPT is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on Solana.

Western Union has partnered with Screenverse to expand its digital out-of-home (DOOH) media network, which spans 2,600 screens in 124 U.S. markets. The network generates 623 million monthly impressions, targeting consumers in financial and retail environments. According to the companies, the partnership aims to connect advertisers with consumers during financial transactions.

Western Union and MoneyGram are adopting stablecoins to compete with faster, cheaper crypto-based transfers. Western Union's stock is near an all-time low, down 70% in five years. MoneyGram, privately held, faces financial strain. Stablecoin payments reached $401B in 2026, up 42% YoY. Both companies launched their own stablecoins and digital wallets to retain customers and reduce fees.

dLocal (NASDAQ: DLO) and Western Union (NYSE: WU) expanded their partnership to include remittance payouts in Africa, starting with Cameroon. The move aims to provide faster, more reliable remittance receipts via local wallets and partners. The companies plan to explore further expansion into markets like Nigeria. The World Bank estimated remittance flows into Sub-Saharan Africa reached $57B in 2024.

The DOJ is distributing $3.4M to 1,294 Western Union fraud victims, reopening claims for others. Total payouts exceed $436.9M. Western Union settled with the DOJ in 2017, forfeiting $586M. The company admitted to violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and aiding fraud. Fraudsters used schemes like fake lottery winnings and romance scams, with some Western Union agents complicit.