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Western Union Company (WU) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$6.21 +1.97% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Western Union Company (WU) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.94B

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for WU)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.2%

RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

46.330 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)

0.92>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

5 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE8% OF RANGE

L: $6$6.21H: $10

1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (34% profit margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: B+RQD 16 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40

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2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on WU

Cash & Moat Bull AI

ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BULLISH (80)

85.0% ROIC with 34.3% gross margin and 2.80% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI

10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BEARISH (50)

Altman-Z 0.92 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BULLISH (70)

27/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 15/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like WU

✓Strong cash generator (34% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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WU // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -31.68%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-10-30O $6.28H $6.28L $6.06C $6.21VOL 8.44M

RES: $6.25SUP: $5.66SMA50: $6.49SMA200: $8.07

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

-15.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -3.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #217 of 1011 ⚔️ TIC vs WU Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (WU vs. TIC, FLYW, PAYO, RDWR)

Industry: Business Services (90 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Western Union Company (WU) ranks #217 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #420 by equity capitalization ($1.94B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WU leads on earnings valuation at 3.9x trailing P/E, while WU leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 34.3% gross margin. WU currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 68/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
WU ACTIVE Western Union Company	C+	68/100	3.9x	34.3%	85.0%	+1.97%	$1.94B	Benchmark Subject
TIC TIC Solutions Inc.	D	46/100	—	29.4%	-0.4%	+3.90%	$2.27B	/tic-vs-wu →
FLYW Flywire Corporation Voting	C	62/100	—	—	1.8%	+1.90%	$2.35B	/flyw-vs-wu →
PAYO Payoneer Global Inc.	C+	66/100	33.0x	—	34.1%	0.00%	$2.41B	/payo-vs-wu →
RDWR Radware Ltd.	D	47/100	76.5x	80.7%	3.7%	-1.40%	$1.55B	/rdwr-vs-wu →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001365135

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Western Union Company (WU) reported GAAP revenue of $3.88B (-3.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $4.03B , and -6.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $499.6M, operating cash flow of $543.7M, and free cash flow of $505.2M (+36.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, WU closed FY2025 with $8.31B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.92, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$3.88B	$499.6M	$543.7M	$505.2M	$8.31B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$4.03B	$934.2M	$406.3M	$368.9M	$8.37B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$4.16B	$626.0M	$783.1M	$783.1M	—	—

3. WU Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is WU stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $6.21 (+1.97% 1D, market cap $1.94B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, WU ranks #217 in composite RQD confidence.

How does WU compare to TIC and FLYW in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Business Services), WU carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 3.9x, gross margin of 34.3%, and ROIC of 85.0%. By comparison, TIC (TIC Solutions Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.4%, cap $2.27B) and FLYW (Flywire Corporation Voting) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.8%, cap $2.35B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WU leads on earnings multiple (3.9x) while WU leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WU?

Per WU's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001365135), Western Union Company generated $3.88B in revenue (-3.7% YoY), $499.6M in net income, and $505.2M in free cash flow against $8.31B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (34% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is WU trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

WU last traded at $6.21 (+1.97% on volume of 6,969,096 shares), positioning the stock -4.31% below its 50-day simple moving average ($6.49) and -23.05% below its 200-day simple moving average ($8.07). Across its 52-week range of $5.87 to $10.35, WU sits at the 7.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.2% ($5.82 to $6.60).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell WU stock right now?

Western Union Company (WU) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 34% profit margin (85% return on capital), mixed timing at 4x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is WU's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

WU's 12-month base price target is $6.49 (range $5.06 to $10.87), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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