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Western Union vs Advantage Solutions: WU and ADV compared
Western Union is the larger company: $1.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $914M for Advantage Solutions (Q3 2026). Advantage Solutions is growing faster (-0.1% against -2% a year earlier). Western Union is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 0.8%.
Where the money goes: WU and ADV
Western Union (WU) · Q3 2026
Western Union, Q3 2026: revenue $1.0B (-2% year over year), operating margin 13.0%, net earnings $78.0M, operating cash flow $107M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Advantage Solutions (ADV) · Q3 2026
Advantage Solutions, Q3 2026: revenue $914M (-0.1% year over year), operating margin 0.8%, net loss $25.1M, operating cash flow $51.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Western Union (WU) | Advantage Solutions (ADV) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.0B | $914M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -2% | -0.1% |
| Operating margin | 13.0% | 0.8% |
| Net earnings | $78.0M | −$25.1M |
| Net margin | 7.7% | -2.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $107M | $51.0M |
| Free cash flow | $99.9M | $40.6M |
| Market value | $2.2B | $405M |
| P/E | 6.6× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $6.73 | $42.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Western Union
- Consumer Money Transfers: $857M (85%)
- Consumer Services: $152M (15%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Western Union or Advantage Solutions?
Western Union is the larger company: $1.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $914M for Advantage Solutions (Q3 2026).
Is Western Union or Advantage Solutions growing faster?
Advantage Solutions is growing faster (-0.1% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Western Union or Advantage Solutions?
Western Union is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 0.8%.
More: Western Union earnings · how Western Union makes money · Advantage Solutions earnings · how Advantage Solutions makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.