Western Union Slashes 2026 EPS Guidance by 27%, Stock Tumbles 15%
WU is trading near its 52-week low of $6.41 (1.1% above the low) on elevated volume (4.0× avg).
Summary
Western Union missed Q2 estimates badly and slashed its full-year outlook, sending shares down 15% to $6.51. Adjusted EPS of $0.31 was well below the $0.42 consensus, and revenue of $1.01B missed by $10M. The company now expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.25-$1.35, down sharply from prior guidance of $1.75-$1.85, and revenue growth of 3%-5% versus 5%-8% previously. CEO Devin McGranahan cited persistent weakness in Americas Retail and delayed synergies from the Intermex acquisition, which remains pending. The stock is trading near its 52-week low, and the company plans to accelerate cost cuts in the second half. This follows the June 24 update on the Intermex deal and the July 30 8-K that flagged the earnings miss and acquisition delay.
At the time of this announcement, WU was trading at $6.48 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2B. The 52-week trading range was $6.41 to $10.35. This news item was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.