Verizon Communications Inc vs Western Union Co — how do they compare? Verizon Communications Inc trades at $47.17 (market cap $196.40B), while Western Union Co trades at $7.05 (market cap $2.20B). The key difference: Verizon Communications Inc is far larger — about 89.3× Western Union Co's market cap, and Western Union Co pays the higher dividend (13.33%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VZ | WU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $196.40B | $2.20B |
Volume | 22,584,735 | — |
Sector | Media | Technology |
52-Week High | $51.38 | $10.28 |
52-Week Low | $38.40 | $6.36 |
Enterprise Value | $383.10B | $2.10B |
Dividend Yield | 5.99% | 13.33% |
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Verizon Communications Inc. is an integrated telecommunications company that provides wire line voice and data services, wireless services, Internet services, and published directory information. The Company also provides network services for the federal government including business phone lines, data services, telecommunications equipment, and payphones.
Read more on VZ →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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