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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the financial sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Western Union Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 8.94%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $10 to $9 on Feb. 5. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $11 to $10 on Dec. 13. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 4, Western Union posted downbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 8.25%</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $23 to $24 on Feb. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Paul Johnson maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $22 to $23 on Feb. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 5, Ares Capital reported fourth-quarter financial results and missed its adjusted EPS and sales estimates.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 9.32%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Finian O'Shea maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $12.5 to $13 on Nov. 12, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Bryce Rowe reiterated a Neutral rating and boosted the price target from $16 to $17 on May 10, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: SLR Investment will release its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2024 on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest SLRC <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent021825&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">news </a></li>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ITUB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$60.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$99.5K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$234.5K</td>
<td>387</td>
<td>713</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FLG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>576</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>132</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$102.7K</td>
<td>145</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>370</td>
<td>118</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ITUB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITUB#NYSE">ITUB</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 4053 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.7K, with a price of $15.0 per contract. There were 2359 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4768 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 550 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.5K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 7122 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1827 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 497 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 128 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $299.0 per contract. There were 10327 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1565 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 708 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 262 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $234.5K, with a price of $895.0 per contract. There were 387 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 713 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FLG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLG#NYSE">FLG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 344 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 540 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.9K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 7487 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 576 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 225 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 191 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 2648 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 134 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.1K, with a price of $26574.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 133 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.7K, with a price of $476.0 per contract. There were 3276 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 132 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on February 14, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.7K, with a price of $970.0 per contract. There were 145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 117 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 370 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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JMP Securities analyst Reni Benjamin reiterates Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) from Market Perform to Market Perform.

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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Perform on Western Unionto Market Perform

4 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $10.75, along with a high estimate of $12.00 and a low estimate of $9.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 8.51% lower than the prior average price target of $11.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738789256_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Western Union among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Western Union. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Western Union compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Western Union's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Western Union's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WU/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Western Union analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Western Union</h2>
Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of about 600,000 outside agents. The company handled over 270 million transactions in 2023 and is the largest money transfer company in the world.
<h3>Western Union: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Western Union faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -5.63% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Western Union's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 25.56%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Western Union's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 48.43% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.38%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Western Union's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 3.96. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Western Union Through 4 Analysts

Susquehanna analyst James Friedman maintains Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $13 to $12.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Western Union, Lowers Price Target to $12

Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $10 to $9.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Western Union, Lowers Price Target to $9

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Western Union missed estimated earnings by -5.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.4 versus an estimate of $0.42.
Revenue was up $6.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.02 in the last quarter, resulting in a 3.0% drop share price change the following day.
Here's a look at Western Union's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.46</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>1.03B</td>
<td>1.06B</td>
<td>1.01B</td>
<td>1.02B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>1.04B</td>
<td>1.07B</td>
<td>1.05B</td>
<td>1.05B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Western Union management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $1.75 and $1.85 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Western Union <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WU/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings

Western Union: Q4 Earnings Insights

The earnings results for Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) for Q4 were made public on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Western Union missed estimated earnings by -5.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.4 versus an estimate of $0.42.
Revenue was up $6.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.02 in the previous quarter, leading to a 3.0% drop share price change the next day.
Here's a look at Western Union's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.46</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>1.03B</td>
<td>1.06B</td>
<td>1.01B</td>
<td>1.02B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>1.04B</td>
<td>1.07B</td>
<td>1.05B</td>
<td>1.05B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Western Union management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $1.75 and $1.85 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Western Union <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WU/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Breakdown: Western Union Q4

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) just disclosed its Q4 earnings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a brief overview of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Western Union missed estimated earnings by -5.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.4 versus an estimate of $0.42.
Revenue was up $6.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Earnings History Overview</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.02 in the previous quarter, leading to a 3.0% drop share price change the next day.
Here's a look at Western Union's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.46</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>1.03B</td>
<td>1.06B</td>
<td>1.01B</td>
<td>1.02B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>1.04B</td>
<td>1.07B</td>
<td>1.05B</td>
<td>1.05B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Western Union management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $1.75 and $1.85 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Western Union <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WU/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insights into Western Union Q4 Earnings

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) announced its Q4 earnings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Western Union missed estimated earnings by -5.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.4 versus an estimate of $0.42.
Revenue was up $6.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
In the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.02, resulting in a 3.0% drop change in the share price the following day.
Here's a look at Western Union's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.46</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>1.03B</td>
<td>1.06B</td>
<td>1.01B</td>
<td>1.02B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>1.04B</td>
<td>1.07B</td>
<td>1.05B</td>
<td>1.05B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Western Union management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $1.75 and $1.85 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Western Union <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WU/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Western Union Earnings Review: Q4 Summary

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) announced its Q4 earnings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Western Union missed estimated earnings by -5.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.4 versus an estimate of $0.42.
Revenue was up $6.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.02 in the last quarter, resulting in a 3.0% drop share price change the following day.
Here's a look at Western Union's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.46</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>1.03B</td>
<td>1.06B</td>
<td>1.01B</td>
<td>1.02B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>1.04B</td>
<td>1.07B</td>
<td>1.05B</td>
<td>1.05B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Western Union management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $1.75 and $1.85 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Western Union <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WU/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Western Union Earnings Analysis: Q4 Recap

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) is looking for FY2025 GAAP EPS of $1.54-1.64 vs $1.79 analyst estimate. sees sales of $4.090 billion-4.190 billion vs $4.20 billion estimate.

Guidance

Western Union Sees FY2025 GAAP EPS $1.54-1.64 vs $1.79 Est; Sees Sales $4.090B-4.190B vs $4.20B Est

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) is looking for FY2025 Adj EPS of $1.75-1.85 vs $1.81 analyst estimate. sees sales of $4.115 billion-4.215 billion vs $4.20 billion estimate.

Western Union Sees FY2025 Adj EPS $1.75-1.85 vs $1.81 Est; Sees Sales $4.115B-4.215B vs $4.20B Est

Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.42 by 4.76 percent. This is a 8.11 percent increase over earnings of $0.37 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.06 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.03 billion by 3.19 percent. This is a 0.57 percent increase over sales of $1.05 billion the same period last year.

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Western Union Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 8.74%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $11 to $10 on Dec. 13. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani maintained a Market Perform rating and lowered the price target from $13 to $12 on Dec. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Friday, Western Union announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 7.77%</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Steven Delaney reiterated a Market Outperform rating with a price target of $13.5 on Aug. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Jade Rahmani maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $12.5 to $13 on July 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 24, the company posted mixed quarterly results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">OneMain Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMF#NYSE">OMF</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.47%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $56 to $59 on Dec. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Kyle Joseph initiated coverage on the stock with an Overweight rating and a price target of $57 on Nov. 13. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 30, OneMain reported better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> trend in OMF stock</a>. </li>
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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects Zedge, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZDGE#NYSE">ZDGE</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 3 cents per share on revenue of $7.28 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Zedge shares gained 2.6% to $2.7999 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMP#NYSE">CMP</a>) to post a quarterly loss at 45 cents per share on revenue of $209 million after the closing bell. Compass Minerals International shares gained 4.8% to $13.69 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>The Western Union Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NASDAQ">WU</a>) announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program. Western Union shares gained 1.7% to $10.94 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Western Union shares are trading higher after the company announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program.

The Western Union Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a new $1 billion authorization for the Company to repurchase its common stock and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share. The dividend will be payable December 31, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 23, 2024.

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