WU Western Union Company (The) Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

Momentum Indicator for WU turns negative, indicating new downward trend

WU saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on September 03, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 102 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In 64 of the 102 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at 63%.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WU turned negative on September 09, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 27 of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 57%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WU declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 60%.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

Following a +0.55% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WU advanced for three days, in 178 of 301 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 59%.

WU may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 9 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 14 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.363) is normal, around the industry mean (4.234). P/E Ratio (5.589) is within average values for comparable stocks, (15.404). WU's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (11.616) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (2.276). Dividend Yield (0.136) settles around the average of (0.081) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.546) is also within normal values, averaging (5.928).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 24 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 70 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. WU’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. WU’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 76, placing this stock worse than average.