The Western Union Company
Price Action
Technical Summary
WEAKENINGThe Western Union Company is in a technical downtrend, trading below key resistance levels with a broken trend structure. Relative strength is weak (RS Rating: 30), showing significant lag compared to the market leaders. Earnings contraction of 44% provides fundamental context to the price action. A decisive close above the 200-day moving average is required to signal a potential trend reversal.
Trend Template (Minervini)
Price vs Moving Averages
| Period | Value | Spread | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 SMA | $7.47 | +6.47% | ABOVE |
| 50 SMA | $8.12 | -2.14% | BELOW |
| 100 SMA | $8.72 | -8.78% | BELOW |
| 150 SMA | $8.95 | -11.19% | BELOW |
| 200 SMA | $8.84 | -10.02% | BELOW |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WU in an uptrend right now?
WU has a trend score of 1/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Currently showing broken structure - 1 of 4 trend criteria are met.
Is WU overbought or oversold?
WU's RSI (14) is 59. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.
Is WU outperforming the market?
WU has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 30 out of 99. WU is currently lagging the broader market.
Where is WU in its 52-week range?
WU is trading at $7.95, which is 77% of its 52-week high ($10.35) and 30% above its 52-week low ($6.91).
How volatile is WU?
WU has a Beta of 0.49 and 52-week volatility of 31%. It's less volatile than the S&P 500 - generally more stable.