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Western Union picks Noah for stablecoin payments across 200 countries

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:06:15 -0400

Western Union (NYSE: WU) has selected Noah, a stablecoin payments infrastructure provider, to power its global stablecoin transfer platform, enabling fund transfers across more than 200 countries and territories in over 60 currencies, according to a press release.

Noah's infrastructure will serve as the on-chain banking network for Western Union's Receiver Redirect service, which is built around Western Union's USDPT™, a US dollar stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on the Solana blockchain.

The service will allow customers to send funds through Western Union's network of more than 500,000 agent locations worldwide, with recipients collecting stablecoins into a Western Union wallet. Users

Western Union Selects Noah to Power Global Stablecoin Payments Network

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:33:00 -0400

Ushers in new era for international payments
Enables seamless movement of money across 200 countries & territories
Cuts delays and slashes costs of international remittances

DENVER and LONDON, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noah, the stablecoin payments infrastructure provider, has been selected by The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), the world's largest international money transfer and retail remittance network, to power a global platform for the transfer of funds between fiat currencies via rapid and low-cost stablecoin infrastructure.

The Noah stablecoin infrastructure will provide the underlying on-chain banking network for Western Union’s

Western Union Selects Noah to Power Global Stablecoin Payments Network

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:33:00 -0400

Ushers in new era for international payments
Enables seamless movement of money across 200 countries & territories
Cuts delays and slashes costs of international remittances

The Noah stablecoin infrastructure will provide the underlying on-chain banking network for Western Union’s

Western Union Co. (WU) PT Lowered to $7 at JPMorgan

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:48:32 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang lowered the price target on Western Union Co. (NYSE: WU) to $7.00 (from $8.00) while maintaining a Underweight rating.

Monness, Crespi, Hardt Upgrades Western Union Co. (WU) to Neutral

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:08:51 -0400

Monness, Crespi, Hardt analyst Gus Gala upgraded Western Union Co. (NYSE: WU) from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $5.00.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Western Union Co. click here. For more ratings news on Western Union Co. click here.

Shares of Western Union Co. closed at $6.10 yesterday.

Western Union Co. (WU) PT Lowered to $7 at Susquehanna

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:09:17 -0400

Susquehanna analyst James E Friedman lowered the price target on Western Union Co. (NYSE: WU) to $7.00 (from $8.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

The analyst comments "Management's pre-quiet-period commentary indicated that although Americas Retail has stopped getting worse, it is not recovering. We are lowering our Consumer Services to reflect the slowdown, shifting the mix to CMT to remain unchanged. Branded Digital transaction growth continues to outrun revenue because of Middle East mix. The $50 mln cost takeout is a run-rate target for yearend, so most of the benefit lands in 4Q, with the European wallet shutdown helping from 4Q.

Western Union Co. (WU) PT Lowered to $7 at Susquehanna

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:09:17 -0400

Susquehanna analyst James E Friedman lowered the price target on Western Union Co. (NYSE: WU) to $7.00 (from $8.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Western Union to Release Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 4, 2026

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:20:00 -0400

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer, Devin McGranahan, and Chief Financial Officer, Matt Cagwin, will host a webcast and conference call to discuss third quarter 2026 results on November 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued before the call.

The webcast and presentation will be available at https://ir.westernunion.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the event.

To listen to the webcast, please visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website or use the

Western Union to Release Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 4, 2026

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:20:00 -0400

The webcast and presentation will be available at https://ir.westernunion.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the event.

To listen to the webcast, please visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website or use the

Western Union renews Publix deal to expand financial services in Southeast

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:31:04 -0400

Western Union (NYSE: WU) and Publix Super Markets announced a renewed agreement to continue offering money transfer, money order, and bill payment services at Publix store locations across the southeastern United States, according to a press release from the companies.

The renewed deal extends a relationship of more than two decades. Under the agreement, customers at Publix locations can access domestic and international money transfers, bill payments, and money orders through Western Union's network, which spans more than 200 countries and territories.

The agreement also covers Publix's expansion into Kentucky, where Western Union services will be available at new store locations. Publix

Western Union and Publix Extend Relationship to Serve Growing Communities Across the Southeast

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

DENVER & LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Western Union (NYSE: WU) and Publix Super Markets today announced a renewed agreement that extends their long-standing relationship and ensures customers will continue to have access to Western Union money transfer, money order, and bill payment services at Publix locations across the Southeast.

The renewal builds on a relationship that has spanned more than two decades, providing consumers with convenient access to essential financial services as part of their everyday shopping experience.

Under the agreement, customers will continue to have access to Western Union's portfolio of services at Publix locations, including domestic and international

Western Union and Publix Extend Relationship to Serve Growing Communities Across the Southeast

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

The renewal builds on a relationship that has spanned more than two decades, providing consumers with convenient access to essential financial services as part of their everyday shopping experience.

Under the agreement, customers will continue to have access to Western Union's portfolio of services at Publix locations, including domestic and international

Form 4 Western Union CO For: Oct 02 Filed by: Angelini Giovanni

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:24:00 -0400

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Form 8-K Western Union CO For: Oct 02

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:21:00 -0400

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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform Rating on Western Union Co. (WU)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:18:30 -0400

RBC Capital analyst Daniel Perlin reiterated a Sector Perform rating and $8.00 price target on Western Union Co. (NYSE: WU).

The analyst comments "New estimates. Our new revenue/adj. operating income/EPS estimates for 3Q26 are $1.02B/$160M/$0.34 from $1.06B/$179M/$0.38 previously. For FY26, our new revenue/adj. operating income/EPS estimates are $4.05B/ $615M/$1.25 from $4.09B/$634M/$1.31. The biggest changes. For 3Q26, we are lowering our revenue and adj. operating income, but slightly offset by a lower interest expense. We also slightly lowered out adj. operating income margin in 4Q26. No change in Sector Perform rating or price target. While WU continues to make progress in its

Western Union (WU) 24K contracts of January 7 calls trade

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:43:27 -0400

Western Union (NYSE: WU) 30-day option implied volatility is at 46; compared to its 52-week range of 27 to 63 with a focus on 24K contracts of January 7 calls.

Western Union Co. (WU) PT Lowered to $6 at Cantor Fitzgerald

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:27:15 -0400

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ramsey El-Assal lowered the price target on Western Union Co. (NYSE: WU) to $6.00 (from $7.00) while maintaining a Underweight rating.

The analyst comments "Model Update; PT to $6. We are adjusting our model to reflect the delayed Intermex acquisition, which was previously assumed to close on September 1, but still remains subject to final approval from California. We estimate Intermex represents most of the 4-6% adj. FY26 revenue guide (with “core” WU revenues growing roughly flat). Accordingly, we remove Intermex's revenue contribution for September ($40M-$45M, Cantor est.) and an additional half-month of Intermex revenues (i.e., ~$20M-$23M, Cantor

Western Union Co. (WU) PT Lowered to $6 at Cantor Fitzgerald

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:27:15 -0400

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ramsey El-Assal lowered the price target on Western Union Co. (NYSE: WU) to $6.00 (from $7.00) while maintaining a Underweight rating.

Western Union Co. (WU) PT Lowered to $6 at Citi

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:22:14 -0400

Citi analyst Bryan Keane lowered the price target on Western Union Co. (NYSE: WU) to $6.00 (from $7.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Increasing unusual option volume: GFL EH WU FWDI CRDU BMEA DBC AVL DC

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:32:15 -0400

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Form 4 Western Union CO For: Sep 08 Filed by: Hawksworth Benjamin Scott

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:23:00 -0400

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Goldman Sachs reviews fintech earnings and investor debates

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:24:53 -0400

Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs released a review of second quarter 2026 earnings across its fintech coverage, noting that the median stock gained 13% quarter-to-date with modest gains maintained since earnings reports.

Revenue and earnings per share estimates were revised higher by low single digits across the coverage. Chime (NYSE:CHYM), Remitly (NASDAQ:RELY), Par Technology (NYSE:PAR), and Riskified (NYSE:RSKD) saw the most substantial upward revisions. Western Union (NYSE:WU), Fiserv (NYSE:FISV), and Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR) received the largest negative revisions.

Goldman Sachs said day-of-earnings stock reactions were less extreme than in prior quarters, with some positioning-driven exceptions. The firm said investors are seeking to identify

Goldman Sachs reviews fintech earnings and investor debates

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:24:53 -0400

Goldman Sachs said day-of-earnings stock reactions were less extreme than in prior quarters, with some positioning-driven exceptions. The firm said investors are seeking to identify

Goldman Sachs reviews fintech earnings and investor debates

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:24:53 -0400

Goldman Sachs said day-of-earnings stock reactions were less extreme than in prior quarters, with some positioning-driven exceptions. The firm said investors are seeking to identify

Goldman Sachs reviews fintech earnings and investor debates

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:24:53 -0400

Goldman Sachs said day-of-earnings stock reactions were less extreme than in prior quarters, with some positioning-driven exceptions. The firm said investors are seeking to identify