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Western Union vs Costar Group: WU and CSGP compared
Western Union is the larger company: $1.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $952M for Costar Group (Q3 2026). Costar Group is growing faster (+14% against -2% a year earlier). Western Union is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 8.8%.
Where the money goes: WU and CSGP
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.
Costar Group (CSGP) · Q3 2026
Costar Group, Q3 2026: revenue $952M (+14% year over year), operating margin 8.8%, net earnings $74.0M, operating cash flow $188M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Western Union (WU) | Costar Group (CSGP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.0B | $952M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -2% | +14% |
| Gross margin | — | 77.8% |
| Operating margin | 13.0% | 8.8% |
| Net earnings | $78.0M | $74.0M |
| Net margin | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $107M | $188M |
| Free cash flow | $99.9M | $137M |
| Market value | $2.2B | $12.3B |
| P/E | 6.6× | 67.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $6.73 | $35.85 |
Where the revenue comes from
Western Union
- Consumer Money Transfers: $857M (85%)
- Consumer Services: $152M (15%)
Costar Group
- Commercial Real Estate: $492M (52%)
- Residential Real Estate: $460M (48%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Western Union or Costar Group?
Western Union is the larger company: $1.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $952M for Costar Group (Q3 2026).
Is Western Union or Costar Group growing faster?
Costar Group is growing faster (+14% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Western Union or Costar Group?
Western Union is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 8.8%.
More: Western Union earnings · how Western Union makes money · Costar Group earnings · how Costar Group makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.