iShares Russell 2000 ETF vs Western Union Co — how do they compare? iShares Russell 2000 ETF trades at $302.4, while Western Union Co trades at $7.08 (market cap $2.20B). The key difference: Western Union Co pays a 13.33% dividend while iShares Russell 2000 ETF pays none, and iShares Russell 2000 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Western Union Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IWM | WU | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $301.69 | $10.28 |
52-Week Low | $225.45 | $6.36 |
Market Cap | — | $2.20B |
Sector | — | Technology |
Enterprise Value | — | $2.10B |
Dividend Yield | — | 13.33% |
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Western Union (WU) trades at $7.03, down 0.71% on the day, with a bearish technical outlook and recent earnings misses. The stock shows low valuation multiples (P/E 5.69, P/S 0.56) and strong profitability metrics (ROE 43.97%), but revenue has declined from $4.5B in 2022 to $4.05B in 2025. Recent news highlights challenges in retail money transfers and a new digital initiative with Rain.
The investment outlook is cautious due to declining revenue, earnings volatility, and bearish analyst sentiment. Opportunities exist from deep value metrics and dividend yield, but risks include competitive pressures and execution challenges in digital transformation. The consensus price target is $7.14, suggesting limited upside from current levels.
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The ETF is designed to track the performance of the securities and the stocks in the Russell 2000 Index. To maintain the composition and weightings, the advisor adjusts the ETF from time to time to conform to periodic changes in the index target.
Read more on IWM →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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