Valuation check: WU's profit margin is 10.88%, below the Technology sector average of 36.35%.
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Western Union Company (WU) currently reports a profit margin of 10.88% as of March 2026. That compares with 22.09% in the prior-year period — down 50.7% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 36.35%. Use the charts on this page to explore Western Union Company's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Western Union Company's profit margin decreased from 22.09% to 10.88% — a 50.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Western Union Company's profit margin of 10.88% is lower than the Technology sector average of 36.35%. That is roughly 70.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Western Union Company's current 10.88% should be judged against Technology norms (sector average: 36.35%) and against WU's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 10.88%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Technology average is 36.35%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Western Union Company, and consider following WU for alerts when major investors trade the stock.