WU Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how WU performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, WU sees a -0.52% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.88% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.14%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
WU Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
1.04B
-5.63%
-2.85%
Gross Margin
37.75%
0.94%
-1.13%
Operating Margin
17.65%
-8.12%
-5.92%
Net Margin
25.56%
64.06%
93.34%
EPS
0.78
69.57%
85.71%
No Data Available
WU Earnings Analysis
The Western Union Company Corporation (WU.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Consumer Money Transfer Growth: Consumer Money Transfer transactions grew 4% in the quarter, excluding Iraq, continuing the mid-single-digit trends we have now seen for the last five quarters.
Quarterly Revenue Growth: Adjusted revenue grew 1% in the quarter, excluding Iraq, representing the second consecutive quarter of positive revenue growth.
Branded Digital Growth: Our branded digital business continued to accelerate with transaction growth of 15%, continuing improvement from the second quarter.
Branded Digital Revenue Growth: Our branded digital revenue growth improved 200 basis points compared to the prior quarter and at 9% growth is now approaching our double-digit growth aspirations.
Strong Revenue Growth: Consumer Services had another strong quarter with 15% adjusted revenue growth, driven by an expansion in our FX business as well as our Media Network business.
Negative
Consumer Money Transfer Growth: Consumer Money Transfer transactions grew 4% in the quarter, excluding Iraq, indicating a continuation of the mid-single-digit trend we have now seen for the last five quarters.
Operating Margin Decline: Adjusted operating margins were 19.1% compared to 19.6% last year, with the decrease primarily related to elevated Iraq revenue last year and strategic investments in our Consumer Services business.
Revenue Decline Analysis: Adjusted revenue was down 8%, which included an 8% headwind from lower Iraq revenue.
Branded Digital Business Growth: Our branded digital business continued to accelerate with transaction growth of 15%, continuing improvement from the second quarter.
Revenue Decline Analysis: CMT adjusted revenue was down 8%, which included an 8% headwind from lower Iraq revenue.
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WU Earning Call Sentiment
The Western Union Company (WU) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call reveals mixed signals: slight revenue growth and digital business acceleration are positives, but challenges like competitive pressures, supply chain issues, and economic softness in key markets temper optimism. The Q&A section highlights uncertainties, particularly in Latin America and the U.S. to Mexico transactions, and vague responses about election impacts. While shareholder returns are strong, the strategic execution risks and market challenges suggest a neutral stock price movement over the next two weeks, considering the company's market cap.