Western Union Co Stock Forecast
Western Union Co stock upgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Buy Candidate after Wednesday trading session.
(Updated on Apr 24, 2024)
The Western Union Co stock price gained 1.42% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 24th Apr 2024), rising from $13.40 to $13.59. It has now gained 6 days in a row. It is not often that stocks manage to gain so many days in a row, and falls for a day or two should be expected. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.78% from a day low at $13.30 to a day high of $13.67. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 1.65% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 2 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 6 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $76.81 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 7.37% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $13.74 and $15.70 at the end of this 3-month period.
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WU Signals & Forecast
The Western Union Co stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock, but the stock has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $13.11 and $13.52. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and so far it has risen 7.01%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, July 10, 2023 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, July 10, 2023 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Western Union Co stock
Western Union Co finds support from accumulated volume at $13.55 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.369 between high and low, or 2.78%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.00%.
Since the Western Union Co has been rising for 6 days in a row, the risk over the next couple of days has increased. We don't expect a major reaction as the stock is in very good shape technically, and therefore hold a positive evaluation despite the very short term risk.
Our recommended stop-loss: $13.05 (-3.96%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 6 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (WU) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 25th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 25th we expect Western Union Co to open at $13.52, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $13.33 and $13.85, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.264 (+/-1.94%) up or down from last closing price. If Western Union Co takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.89% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $13.55 (0.29%) than the resistance at $13.72 (0.96%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Western Union Co stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Western Union Co stock to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold/Accumulate to a Buy candidate.
Current score: 3.350 Buy Candidate Upgraded
Predicted Opening Price for Western Union Co of Thursday, April 25, 2024
Fair opening price April 25, 2024 | Current price |
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$13.52 ( 0.513%) | $13.59 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for WU
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 13.89 | 2.20 % | |
R2 | 13.75 | 1.17 % | ||
R1 | 13.66 | 0.525 % | ||
Current price: | 13.59 | |||
Support | S1 | 13.38 | -1.55 % | |
S2 | 13.29 | -2.19 % | ||
S3 | 13.15 | -3.23 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 13.87 | 2.06 % | |
R2 | 13.74 | 1.10 % | ||
R1 | 13.72 | 0.96 % | ||
Current price | 13.59 | |||
Support | S1 | 13.55 | -0.294% | |
S2 | 12.61 | -7.21% | ||
S3 | 12.59 | -7.36% |
WU Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Feb 06, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.235 | 1.68% |
2 | Feb 06, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.235 | 1.68% |
3 | Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.235 | 1.97% |
4 | Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.235 | 1.97% |
5 | Jul 19, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.235 | 1.78% |
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