Western Union stock decreased while the market rose, analysts predict consistent EPS, Zacks Rank of #4
In the latest session, Western Union (WU) saw a 1.26% decrease to $8.62, trailing S&P 500’s 0.83% gain. Over the past month, WU shares dropped 6.23%, falling behind the Business Services sector and S&P 500. Analysts predict an EPS of $0.44 and quarterly revenue of $1.03 billion for the company.
Market watchers await Western Union’s financial results, expecting consistent EPS compared to last year. Analysts forecast $1.77 earnings per share and $4.12 billion revenue for the year. Recent analyst estimate changes can reflect short-term business trends and impact stock prices.
Western Union currently holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). With a Forward P/E ratio of 4.93, the company trades at a discount compared to its industry. The PEG ratio of 1.43 indicates growth expectations. The Financial Transaction Services industry ranks in the top 17% of all industries.
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