FrançaisAre analysts right about Western Union (WU)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Western Union, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 18% were profitable, average return -1% (93 calls). At 3 months: -2% average return (24% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 14 | 14% | -5% |
| Citigroup | 12 | 0% | -5% |
| Morgan Stanley | 9 | 33% | +13% |
| JP Morgan | 8 | 25% | +3% |
| Credit Suisse | 7 | 43% | +3% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Union a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Western Union (WU) is "Sell" (0 bullish, 7 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 18% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Western Union's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $7.00 (-3% vs $7.21), ranging from $6.00 to $8.00 (7 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Western Union?
Over 1 year, 18% of analyst targets on Western Union were profitable, for an average return of -1% (across 93 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Western Union stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $7.00 within 12 months, i.e. -3% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $8.00, the most cautious $6.00.
What is the Western Union stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $7.00, -3%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (18%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Western Union overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Western Union is available in the interactive analysis.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.