Western Union (NYSE:WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement. The company provides a wide range of financial services, including money transfers, bill payments, and other financial solutions. As Western Union prepares to release its quarterly earnings on February 20, 2026, analysts are closely watching the company's performance metrics.
Analysts estimate Western Union's earnings per share (EPS) to be $0.43, reflecting a 7.5% year-over-year increase. This growth is expected despite a projected 2.1% decline in quarterly revenues, estimated at $1.04 billion. The anticipated rise in EPS is largely attributed to a robust 23.6% growth in Consumer Services revenues and a significant increase in operating income.
Western Union's Consumer Money Transfer revenues and C2C transactions are expected to decline year-over-year. However, the company aims to offset these weaknesses by leveraging strong Consumer Services growth and reduced costs. This strategic approach may lead to an earnings beat, as highlighted by the consensus outlook.
Western Union's financial ratios provide insight into its valuation and financial health. The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is approximately 4.12, indicating a relatively low valuation compared to its earnings. The price-to-sales ratio stands at about 0.75, suggesting that the market values its sales at less than one times its revenue.
The company's enterprise value to sales ratio is around 1.05, slightly above its total sales, while the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 7.90. This reflects Western Union's ability to generate cash flow relative to its enterprise value. The earnings yield is about 24.24%, offering a measure of return on investment for shareholders.
