Williams-Sonoma, Inc. vs Western Union Co — how do they compare? Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B), while Western Union Co trades at $8.9 (market cap $2.71B). The key difference: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is far larger — about 9.7× Western Union Co's market cap, and Western Union Co pays the higher dividend (10.85%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| WSM | WU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $26.30B | $2.71B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Technology |
52-Week High | $240.06 | $10.28 |
52-Week Low | $168.64 | $7.04 |
Enterprise Value | $27.14B | $2.40B |
Dividend Yield | 1.36% | 10.85% |
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With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
Read more on WSM →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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