Western Union Co (WU) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, payable to shareholders of record. The ex-dividend date is set for December 21, 2025, meaning investors must own shares before this date to qualify for the payment. Eligible shareholders will receive the dividend on December 30, 2025.
With a current dividend yield of 9.71%, this announcement underscores Western Union's strategy of providing regular income to its investors. The company, which operates in the financial services sector, continues its history of consistent dividend payments, which can be attractive to income-focused investors.
The firm, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, employs 9,100 full-time employees and provides a variety of money transfer and payment services through a network of agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. Its business segments include Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services.
Investors often consider dividend announcements as indicators of a company's cash flow generation and capital allocation strategy. Western Union's commitment to its dividend payments reflects its operational stability, though dividends are subject to change based on business performance. The company's market capitalization stands at $2.8 billion, with a P/E ratio of 3.62 and an EPS of 2.30. Upcoming earnings reports are anticipated on July 27, 2026, and April 21, 2026, with estimated revenues of $1.1 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively.