Western Union selects Noah for stablecoins. RBC keeps USD 8.00 target on Western Union stock
Published on 10/25/2026 at 13:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSStablecoin strategy and analyst view
- Western Union selected Noah on October 21, 2026, for transfers across more than 200 countries.
- Second-quarter revenue reached USD 1.01 billion, 1.6 percent above consensus.
- RBC Capital maintained an USD 8.00 target on October 2, 2026.
The Western Union Company (ISIN US9598021098) selected Noah on October 21, 2026, to provide infrastructure for stablecoin transfers across more than 200 countries and territories, according to GlobeNewswire. On October 2, 2026, RBC Capital kept a Sector Perform rating and an USD 8.00 price target, according to Investing.com.
Stablecoins add a new rail
Noah's infrastructure will support Western Union's Receiver Redirect service, with transfers in more than 60 currencies. The company said the service will connect its agent network with digital wallets and use USDPT, a dollar stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on Solana, according to GlobeNewswire. The move gives Western Union a direct link between its established cash network and digital-asset services.
What does the target imply?
RBC's USD 8.00 target stands 26.18 percent above the NYSE last price of USD 6.34 on October 23, 2026, using the same currency. RBC also reduced its third-quarter revenue estimate to USD 1.02 billion from USD 1.06 billion and its adjusted earnings-per-share estimate to USD 0.34 from USD 0.38, according to Investing.com. The target therefore sits alongside a cautious near-term earnings view.
Three dates frame the story
On July 30, 2026, Western Union reported second-quarter revenue of USD 1.01 billion, 1.6 percent above consensus, according to Business Quant and the company's investor-relations calendar. On October 12, 2026, the company scheduled its third-quarter results call for November 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET, according to The Western Union Company. The October 21 Noah announcement is the latest event and adds the more than 200-country stablecoin network.
When are the next results?
The next reporting date is November 4, 2026, when Western Union will discuss third-quarter results at 4:30 p.m. ET. The company operates across more than 200 countries and territories, making the stablecoin rollout a global distribution test rather than a single-market product launch.
NYSE context
Western Union last stood at USD 6.34 on the NYSE on October 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. The company had a market capitalization of USD 2.0 billion as of that date.
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Western Union stock facts
- Company: The Western Union Company
- ISIN: US9598021098
- Ticker: WU
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Market capitalization: USD 2.0 billion (as of October 23, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
- Next earnings date: November 4, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
