AFLAC Incorporated vs Western Union Co — how do they compare? AFLAC Incorporated trades at $121.06 (market cap $61.13B), while Western Union Co trades at $7.05 (market cap $2.19B). The key difference: AFLAC Incorporated is far larger — about 27.9× Western Union Co's market cap, and Western Union Co pays the higher dividend (13.37%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AFL | WU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $61.13B | $2.19B |
Sector | Financials | Technology |
52-Week High | $129.55 | $10.28 |
52-Week Low | $103.55 | $6.36 |
Enterprise Value | $71.08B | $2.10B |
Dividend Yield | 2% | 13.37% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Aflac Inc offers supplemental health insurance and life insurance in the two largest insurance markets in the world, the U.S. and Japan. In addition to its cancer policies, the company has broadened its product offerings to include accidents, disability, and long-term-care insurance. It markets its products through independent distributors, selling most of its policies directly to consumers at their places of work.
Read more on AFL →Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of about 500,000 outside agents. It is the largest money transfer company in the world and one of only a few companies with a truly global agent network.
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