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The Western Union Company is projected to rise to $8.83 by 2027, a +13% move from its current price of $7.84. WU is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $7.73 | $7.84 | $7.96 | +0.05% |
| Jul 14 | $7.68 | $7.85 | $8.01 | +0.10% |
| Jul 15 | $7.65 | $7.85 | $8.06 | +0.15% |
| Jul 16 | $7.63 | $7.86 | $8.09 | +0.20% |
| Jul 17 | $7.60 | $7.86 | $8.13 | +0.25% |
| Jul 18 | $7.58 | $7.86 | $8.16 | +0.31% |
| Jul 19 | $7.56 | $7.87 | $8.18 | +0.36% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $7.56 | $7.87 | $8.18 | +0.36% |
| Week 2 | $7.47 | $7.90 | $8.35 | +0.71% |
| Week 3 | $7.40 | $7.92 | $8.48 | +1.07% |
| Week 4 | $7.35 | $7.95 | $8.60 | +1.43% |
| Week 5 | $7.31 | $7.98 | $8.71 | +1.79% |
| Week 6 | $7.27 | $8.01 | $8.82 | +2.16% |
| Week 7 | $7.24 | $8.04 | $8.92 | +2.52% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
The Western Union Company (WU) is a financial services firm that provides money movement payments and digital financial services in the United States and internationally.
It operates through two segments: Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agents and owned locations, as well as through websites and mobile devices. The Consumer Services segment offers bill payment services, money orders, media network services, travel money services, check acceptance services, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets.
The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
The Western Union Company, ticker WU, is currently priced at $7.70 per share and has a market capitalization of $2.41B. It is ranked 1908 by market cap.
The price outlook is reflected in a year-by-year forecast that starts with a 2026 average of $7.70 and climbs to a 2050 average of $46.17, with a 2050 max of $75.51 and a 2050 min of $30.57. The implied ROI rises from 0% in 2026 to 499.6% in 2050. Sentiment switches from NEUTRAL in 2026 and 2027 to BULLISH from 2028 onward.
The forecast highlights a steady long-run rise in expected value, with the 2030 average at $12.23 and the 2040 average at $20.78, culminating in a 2050 average of $46.17. The forecast for 2030 notes an ROI of 58.8% and a bullish outlook for the longer horizon, while the 2040 forecast shows an ROI of 169.8% and continued bullish sentiment. These are estimates and not guarantees.
A major floor 16.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 10.3% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 4.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 25.4% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key WU support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of WU market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $7.86 | Sell | $7.83 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $7.80 | Buy | $7.76 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $7.53 | Buy | $7.71 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $8.05 | Sell | $8.00 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $8.66 | Sell | $8.39 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $8.83 | Sell | $8.76 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.00 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 81.46 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 74.79 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -17.35 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.09 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 11.52 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.75 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 82.65 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.21 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.17 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 61.84 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.58 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 28.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 7.82 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 22.65 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.11 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture for WU is neutral. The RSI14 is 50, and the 50-day simple moving average is $8.25 while the 200-day simple moving average is $8.84.
The 30-day range spans $6.95 to $8.53, with current price at $7.70. Support is noted at $7.03 and resistance at $8.58. This suggests a modest near-term range around the current level with neutral momentum.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.03 | $7.84 | $10.34 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $7.23 | $8.83 | $11.27 | +13% | Neutral | |
| $8.30 | $10.32 | $13.53 | +32% | Bullish | |
| $9.39 | $11.86 | $15.88 | +51% | Bullish | |
| $9.83 | $12.58 | $17.15 | +61% | Bullish | |
| $9.99 | $12.95 | $17.93 | +65% | Bullish | |
| $9.98 | $13.07 | $18.36 | +67% | Bullish | |
| $10.69 | $14.15 | $20.13 | +81% | Bullish | |
| $11.32 | $15.14 | $21.79 | +93% | Bullish | |
| $12.39 | $16.73 | $24.36 | +113% | Bullish | |
| $15.02 | $21.15 | $32.27 | +170% | Bullish | |
| $31.09 | $46.95 | $76.77 | +499% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $7.03 | $7.84 | $9.18 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $6.73 | $7.88 | $9.42 | +0.47% |
| September 2026 | $6.98 | $8.21 | $9.90 | +4.25% |
| October 2026 | $7.04 | $8.32 | $10.09 | +1.28% |
| November 2026 | $6.97 | $8.26 | $10.08 | -0.66% |
| December 2026 | $7.09 | $8.44 | $10.34 | +2.09% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month WU forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, WU is projected to trade between $7.03 and $10.34, averaging $7.84 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $7.84. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The Western Union Company's 2027 outlook centres on $8.83, within a $7.23 to $11.27 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +13% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2028, WU could reach as high as $13.53, with a base case around $10.32 and support toward $8.30 — roughly +32% from $7.84. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect WU to range from $9.39 to $15.88 through 2029. The $11.86 average target implies a +51% move from current prices. That is up +15% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The WU price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $12.58 (low $9.83, high $17.15) — a potential gain of +61% on today's $7.84. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, WU is projected to trade between $9.99 and $17.93, averaging $12.95 — a potential gain of +65% from today's $7.84. That is up +3% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The Western Union Company's 2032 outlook centres on $13.07, within a $9.98 to $18.36 range. That is up +1% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +67% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, WU could reach as high as $20.13, with a base case around $14.15 and support toward $10.69 — roughly +81% from $7.84. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect WU to range from $11.32 to $21.79 through 2034. The $15.14 average target implies a +93% move from current prices. That is up +7% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The WU price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $16.73 (low $12.39, high $24.36) — a potential gain of +113% on today's $7.84. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, WU is projected to trade between $15.02 and $32.27, averaging $21.15 — a potential gain of +170% from today's $7.84. That is up +26% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The Western Union Company's 2050 outlook centres on $46.95, within a $31.09 to $76.77 range. That is up +122% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +499% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in WU today (≈ 127.55102 WU) could be worth
$5,988.56
+$4,988.56 (+499%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected WU price of $46.95 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in WUwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in WU on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 116.414433 WU) would be worth
$912.69
-$87.31 (-8.7%) today · 0.91× · US Dollar
Based on a WU entry price of $8.59 vs. today's $7.84.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $8.01 | $978.78 | -2.1% |
| 1 month ago | $7.35 | $1,066.67 | +6.7% |
| 3 months ago | $8.88 | $882.88 | -11.7% |
| 6 months ago | $9.51 | $824.4 | -17.6% |
| 1 year ago | $8.59 | $912.69 | -8.7% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $23.47 | $334.04 | -66.6% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $16.00 around 2035.
Implied market cap at $16.00: $5B
Over the multi-year horizon, the forecast indicates a bullish trajectory beginning in the later years of the period. The 2030 average price is $12.23 with an ROI of 58.8%, the 2040 average price is $20.78 with an ROI of 169.8%, and the 2050 average price is $46.17 with an ROI of 499.6%.
The sentiment remains BULLISH for 2030 and beyond, following NEUTRAL readings in 2026 and 2027. The forecast also shows a 2050 max of $75.51 and a 2030 max of $16.68, illustrating a wide potential upside under the projected path. These figures are estimates and not guarantees, and actual results may vary.
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The forecast shows an average price of $12.23 in 2030, with a min of $9.55 and a max of $16.68, for an estimated ROI of 58.8%.
The long-term outlook is bullish with a 2050 average of $46.17 and a max of $75.51, and a 499.6% ROI by 2050. Near term, 2026 and 2027 are neutral. These are estimates, not guarantees.
The forecast maximum by 2050 is $75.51, which includes the possibility of a price above $50; the 2050 average is $46.17 with a 499.6% ROI. These are not guarantees.
The RSI14 is 50, indicating neutral momentum. The 30-day range is $6.95 to $8.53, with a current price of $7.70. Support is at $7.03 and resistance at $8.58. The SMA50 is $8.25 and the SMA200 is $8.84.
The current price is $7.70 and the market cap is $2.41B.
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