Western Union stock edges higher as yield tops 10 percent

Published on 09/17/2026 at 19:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Western Union stock closed at USD 6.54 on September 16, 2026 on the NYSE, moving within sight of its 52-week low. Analyst estimates point to USD 4.13 billion in 2026 revenue, with a forecast rebound to USD 4.36 billion in 2027.

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Western Union stock (ISIN US9841211033) closed at USD 6.54 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 16, 2026, leaving the shares near their 52-week low but offering a dividend yield above 10 percent for income-focused investors.

Valuation and yield draw investor attention

According to the company’s own stock quote page, Western Union shares traded at USD 6.54 on the NYSE with a prior close of USD 6.62 and an intraday high of USD 6.65 on September 16, 2026, implying a daily gain of 1.13% from the previous closing level of USD 6.62 in that session.Western Union

On the same stock information page, Western Union’s 52-week high is reported at USD 10.34 while the 52-week low stands at USD 6.27 as of September 16, 2026, placing the closing price of USD 6.54 only USD 0.27 above the low and USD 3.80 below the high and underscoring how far the stock has retreated from its peak over the past year.Western Union

Analyst expectations for revenue and earnings

Analyst consensus compiled by a major financial portal shows that for the current quarter ending in September 2026, Western Union is expected to generate around USD 1.05 billion in revenue, with estimates ranging between approximately USD 990.9 million and USD 1.09 billion.Yahoo Finance

For the full year 2026, the same analyst overview indicates an average revenue estimate of USD 4.13 billion for Western Union, compared with an expected USD 4.36 billion in 2027, signaling a projected year-over-year revenue increase of about 5.6% if forecasts materialize.Yahoo Finance

Stock price level and trading metrics

A separate real-time quote from a securities firm shows Western Union changing hands at USD 6.54 with an intraday low of USD 6.49, an intraday high of USD 6.65, and trading volume of 9,634,121 shares on September 17, 2026, while confirming a 52-week high of USD 10.35 and a 52-week low of USD 6.27 in the same USD range.SMBC Nikko Securities

Based on a recent market overview, Western Union’s market capitalization currently stands at about USD 2.90 billion, and the trailing twelve-month dividend yield is reported at roughly 10.48%, with the last dividend per share noted at USD 0.23, which highlights how the combination of low share price and ongoing payouts drives the double-digit yield.TradingView