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The Western Union Company is projected to rise to $8.67 by 2027, a +13% move from its current price of $7.69. WU is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $7.54 | $7.69 | $7.84 | +0.02% |
| Aug 2 | $7.49 | $7.69 | $7.91 | +0.04% |
| Aug 3 | $7.44 | $7.70 | $7.96 | +0.07% |
| Aug 4 | $7.40 | $7.70 | $8.00 | +0.09% |
| Aug 5 | $7.37 | $7.70 | $8.04 | +0.11% |
| Aug 6 | $7.34 | $7.70 | $8.07 | +0.13% |
| Aug 7 | $7.32 | $7.70 | $8.11 | +0.16% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $7.32 | $7.70 | $8.11 | +0.16% |
| Week 2 | $7.18 | $7.71 | $8.29 | +0.31% |
| Week 3 | $7.07 | $7.73 | $8.44 | +0.47% |
| Week 4 | $6.98 | $7.74 | $8.57 | +0.62% |
| Week 5 | $6.91 | $7.75 | $8.69 | +0.78% |
| Week 6 | $6.85 | $7.76 | $8.80 | +0.94% |
| Week 7 | $6.79 | $7.77 | $8.90 | +1.10% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
The Western Union Company 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 company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for 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 segments offers bill payment services, money order and media network services, travel money services, check acceptance services, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets.
The Western Union Company (WU) is the stock with a current price of $7.69 and a market cap of $2.4B, ranking 1787 overall.
At its current level, the market position sits among smaller-cap financial services names, reflected by the $2.4B market capitalization and its rank of 1787.
Near-term sentiment is described as BEARISH, while the price forecast shows a bullish path over the longer term, with gradual gains in average prices and rising ROIs from 2027 onward.
From 2026 through 2050, the forecast depicts a rising trajectory in average prices, with the 2030 average at $12.45 (ROI 61.9%), the 2040 average at $21.12 (ROI 174.7%), and the 2050 average at $46.03 (ROI 498.6%), indicating a substantial long-run upside.
A major floor 21.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 8.6% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 15.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 26.4% 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 | $8.09 | Sell | $8.04 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $8.32 | Sell | $8.13 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $8.13 | Sell | $8.09 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $7.87 | Sell | $8.10 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $8.48 | Sell | $8.36 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $8.84 | Sell | $8.69 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.78 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -114.67 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -100.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.05 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -2.41 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.14 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | 0.26 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.26 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 26.94 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -0.65 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 64.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 7.94 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 19.12 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.15 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is mixed but currently bearish overall. RSI(14) sits at 40, indicating modest negative momentum in the short term.
The stock trades around key moving averages, with SMA50 at $7.87 and SMA200 at $8.84, suggesting near-term resistance near those levels.
Support is identified at $7.03 and resistance at $8.88, with a 30-day price range low of $6.77 and high of $8.74.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.03 | $7.69 | $9.97 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $7.10 | $8.67 | $11.08 | +13% | Neutral | |
| $8.21 | $10.22 | $13.43 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $9.02 | $11.42 | $15.33 | +49% | Bullish | |
| $9.70 | $12.45 | $17.03 | +62% | Bullish | |
| $10.00 | $12.99 | $18.05 | +69% | Bullish | |
| $9.63 | $12.67 | $17.86 | +65% | Bullish | |
| $10.51 | $13.97 | $19.96 | +82% | Bullish | |
| $11.25 | $15.11 | $21.86 | +97% | Bullish | |
| $12.06 | $16.35 | $23.91 | +113% | Bullish | |
| $14.91 | $21.12 | $32.42 | +175% | Bullish | |
| $30.23 | $46.03 | $75.84 | +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 | $7.69 | $8.95 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $6.53 | $7.62 | $9.06 | -0.97% |
| September 2026 | $6.69 | $7.85 | $9.42 | +3.05% |
| October 2026 | $6.91 | $8.14 | $9.85 | +3.76% |
| November 2026 | $6.87 | $8.14 | $9.90 | -0.08% |
| December 2026 | $6.86 | $8.15 | $9.97 | +0.14% |
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 $9.97, averaging $7.69 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $7.69. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The Western Union Company's 2027 outlook centres on $8.67, within a $7.10 to $11.08 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 $13.43, with a base case around $10.22 and support toward $8.21 — roughly +33% from $7.69. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect WU to range from $9.02 to $15.33 through 2029. The $11.42 average target implies a +49% move from current prices. That is up +12% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The WU price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $12.45 (low $9.70, high $17.03) — a potential gain of +62% on today's $7.69. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, WU is projected to trade between $10.00 and $18.05, averaging $12.99 — a potential gain of +69% from today's $7.69. That is up +4% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The Western Union Company's 2032 outlook centres on $12.67, within a $9.63 to $17.86 range. That is -2% versus the projected 2031 average. That marks a +65% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, WU could reach as high as $19.96, with a base case around $13.97 and support toward $10.51 — roughly +82% from $7.69. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect WU to range from $11.25 to $21.86 through 2034. The $15.11 average target implies a +97% move from current prices. That is up +8% 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 $16.35 (low $12.06, high $23.91) — a potential gain of +113% on today's $7.69. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, WU is projected to trade between $14.91 and $32.42, averaging $21.12 — a potential gain of +175% from today's $7.69. That is up +29% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The Western Union Company's 2050 outlook centres on $46.03, within a $30.23 to $75.84 range. That is up +118% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +499% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in WU today (≈ 130.039012 WU) could be worth
$5,986.04
+$4,986.04 (+499%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected WU price of $46.03 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 30, 2025 (≈ 123.456784 WU) would be worth
$949.38
-$50.62 (-5.1%) today · 0.95× · US Dollar
Based on a WU entry price of $8.1 vs. today's $7.69.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $8.31 | $925.39 | -7.5% |
| 1 month ago | $7.7 | $998.7 | -0.1% |
| 3 months ago | $9.21 | $834.96 | -16.5% |
| 6 months ago | $9.37 | $820.7 | -17.9% |
| 1 year ago | $8.1 | $949.38 | -5.1% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $22.79 | $337.43 | -66.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our WU forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $15.00 around 2034.
Implied market cap at $15.00: $4.69B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory from 2028 onward, with the average price rising from $10.22 in 2028 to $11.42 in 2029 and then to $12.45 in 2030, yielding a 61.9% ROI by 2030. The path continues higher, with a 2031 average of $12.99 and 2032 at $12.67, before climbing to an average of $13.97 in 2033 and $15.11 in 2034, and $16.35 in 2035. By 2040, the average is projected at $21.12 (ROI 174.7%), and by 2050 at $46.03 (ROI 498.6%), with a bullish sentiment prevailing.
Key milestones include a 2030 average of $12.45 (ROI 61.9%) and a 2040 average of $21.12 (ROI 174.7%), culminating in a 2050 average of $46.03 (ROI 498.6%). The forecast notes bullish sentiment across the later years, but the near term remains bearish before turning more positive.
Risks include the current bearish near-term signal and notable volatility (annualized volatility around 40%), which can lead to substantial price swings even as the long-run path remains bullish.
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The 2030 forecast shows a min of $9.70, an avg of $12.45, and a max of $17.03, with an ROI of 61.9% and a BULLISH sentiment.
The forecast outlines a bullish long-term path with increasing averages and ROIs, including an avg of $12.45 in 2030 (ROI 61.9%) and $46.03 in 2050 (ROI 498.6%), though near-term sentiment is BEARISH and there is notable volatility.
Yes. The 2029 max forecast is $15.33, with higher highs planned in later years (2033 max $19.96).
The 30-day range is $6.77 to $8.74.
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