The Western Union Company (WU) Dividend History

Western Union Company (WU) is a financial services and communications company known for its global money transfer and payment services. Founded in 1851, it has a long history of providing cross-border, cross-currency money movement solutions, serving individuals, businesses, and financial institutions worldwide. Western Union operates a vast network of agents and locations, facilitating remittances and financial transactions across more than 200 countries and territories.

7001 East Belleview Avenue, Denver, CO, 80237
Phone: (866) 405-5012
Website: https://www.westernunion.com
Dividend Yield: 10.93%
Dividend Frequency: Quarterly

Dividend History

Pay Date Amount Ex Dividend Date Record Date
June 30, 2025 $0.23 06/16/2025 06/16/2025
March 31, 2025 $0.23 03/17/2025 03/17/2025
December 31, 2024 $0.23 12/23/2024 12/23/2024
September 30, 2024 $0.23 09/16/2024 09/16/2024
June 28, 2024 $0.23 06/14/2024 06/14/2024
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Dividends Summary

  • The Western Union Company has issued 66 dividend payments over the past 19 years
  • The most recent dividend was paid 23 days ago, on June 30, 2025
  • The first recorded dividend was paid on December 28, 2006
  • The highest dividend payout was $0.23 per share
  • The average dividend over this 19 year span is $0.16 per share
  • The Western Union Company has increased its dividend payments by 2250.00% since 2006

Company News

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  • Western Union has been recognized as the leading international money transfer service in Canada, providing Canadians with a reliable solution for secure, flexible, and accessible cross-border transactions.

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  • The Western Union Company (WU) reported a 10% decline in its stock price after its Q2 2024 earnings release. The company's revenue and operating income declined due to reduced Iraq contributions and increased currency volatility, though its Consumer Money Transfer unit saw transaction growth in its Branded Digital business. The company's overall expenses also declined, providing some relief to margins.

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  • In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Western Union (NYSE:WU), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 0 3 1 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 1 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 1 1 0 Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Western Union, revealing an average target of $13.25, a high estimate of $15.00, and a low estimate of $11.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 8.16% from the previous average price target of $12.25. Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Western Union. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target David Togut Evercore ISI Group Raises In-Line $15.00 $14.00 David Togut Evercore ISI Group Raises In-Line $14.00 $13.00 Ramsey El-Assal Barclays Raises Underweight $11.00 $10.00 Rufus Hone BMO Capital Raises Market Perform $13.00 $12.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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Page data last updated 07/23/2025 02:09:21 UTC Dividend yield is calculated using only dividends that have already been paid. Future or declared dividends are not included