Paychex, Inc. vs Western Union Co — how do they compare? Paychex, Inc. trades at $111.32 (market cap $39.82B), while Western Union Co trades at $8.46 (market cap $2.65B). The key difference: Paychex, Inc. is far larger — about 15× Western Union Co's market cap, and Western Union Co pays the higher dividend (11.1%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| PAYX | WU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $39.82B | $2.65B |
Sector | Industrials | Technology |
52-Week High | $147.99 | $10.28 |
52-Week Low | $85.57 | $7.04 |
Enterprise Value | $43.31B | $2.34B |
Dividend Yield | 4.25% | 11.1% |
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Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.
Read more on PAYX →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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