Western Union Co (NYSE:WU) shares are plunging on Friday. The company reported mixed quarterly results and issued FY26 guidance.
- Western Union stock is feeling bearish pressure. Why is WU stock dropping?
Earnings Beat, But Revenue Misses
Western Union posted fourth‑quarter earnings of 45 cents per share, topping analyst estimates of 43 cents and improving 12.5% from 40 cents a year ago. However, revenue came in at $1.008 billion, missing the $1.045 billion consensus and falling 4.73% year‑over‑year.
The company is projecting GAAP sales of $4.254 billion to $4.375 billion and adjusted sales of $4.237 billion to $4.357 billion — above the $4.120 billion consensus estimate. However, adjusted EPS guidance of $1.75 to $1.85 is largely in line to modestly above expectations and GAAP EPS …