The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.24

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be given a dividend of 0.235 per share by the credit services provider on Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 10.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 17th.

Western Union has raised its dividend by an average of 0.0%per year over the last three years. Western Union has a payout ratio of 50.8% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect Western Union to earn $1.91 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.94 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 49.2%.

Western Union Stock Performance

NYSE WU traded down $0.19 on Friday, hitting $9.25. The stock had a trading volume of 20,272,596 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,868,288. The company’s 50-day moving average is $9.51 and its two-hundred day moving average is $8.88. Western Union has a one year low of $7.85 and a one year high of $11.94. The stock has a market cap of $2.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.04, a P/E/G ratio of 3.09 and a beta of 0.52. The company has a quick ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.80.

Western Union (NYSE:WU) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February 20th. The credit services provider reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.02. Western Union had a return on equity of 60.85% and a net margin of 18.80%.The company had revenue of $1 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.04 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.40 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Western Union has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.750-1.850 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Western Union will post 1.79 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Western Union

Here are the key news stories impacting Western Union this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 adjusted EPS beat estimates — WU reported $0.45 EPS vs. consensus $0.43, helped by lower costs and margin improvements. This supports near-term earnings resilience. Western Union (WU) Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY‑26 revenue target — Western Union provided revenue guidance of $4.2–$4.4B, above some Street estimates, signalling management expects recovery in some businesses. Western Union Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: High dividend/income thesis highlighted — Commentary pieces point to an attractive ~10% yield and a strategic push toward digital, which may appeal to income-focused investors if the transition continues. Western Union: Attractive 10% Yield From A Remittance Giant Going Digital
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 call / transcript available — Management discussed drivers (digital growth, cost controls) and regional dynamics; read the full transcript for commentary that could change near‑term sentiment. The Western Union Company (WU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Company filings and slide deck posted — Official press release and slides provide detail on one‑time items (GAAP vs adjusted) that explain the gap between adjusted EPS and GAAP figures. View Press Release / Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed estimates — Q4 revenue was ~$1.008B vs. Street ~$1.045B and declined roughly 4.7–5% YoY, a primary reason the stock sold off despite the EPS beat. What’s Going On With Western Union Stock Today?
• Negative Sentiment: Core Consumer Money Transfer business weakening — The legacy retail remittance segment fell (reported ~7% decline), underscoring competitive pressure from digital rivals and raising questions about sustainability of revenue. Does Western Union’s Earnings Beat Mean Its Transition Is Working?
• Negative Sentiment: Stock sold off on mixed print — Multiple market reports note shares fell on the quarter because the revenue miss and segment weakness outweighed the EPS beat and yield story for many investors. Western Union Stock Drops Amid Q4 Results

Western Union Company Profile

Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments. The company enables individuals and businesses to send and receive money through a variety of channels, including its vast agent network, online platforms, and mobile applications. Core services include person-to-person money transfers, business-to-business cross-border payments, bill payment services and prepaid card programs.

Through its digital offerings, Western Union provides customers with the ability to initiate transfers via its website and mobile app, as well as track transactions in real time.