Western Union Co (WU) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, a move that underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. The dividend will be payable to shareholders of record on September 29, 2025, with an ex-dividend date set for September 15, 2025.
This latest dividend announcement highlights a yield of 11.40%, reflecting the annual dividend income relative to the stock price. Regular dividend payments are a hallmark of Western Union's financial strategy, providing consistent income to investors.
The company, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, operates within the financial services industry and employs approximately 9,100 full-time staff. It went public on September 20, 2006. Western Union’s operations are divided into two segments: Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services. The former facilitates money transfers globally through a network of agent locations in over 200 countries, while the latter includes services such as bill payments, money orders, and digital wallets.
As of November 20, 2025, Western Union has a market capitalization of $2.9 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.83, and earnings per share of 2.30. The company is set to report its next earnings on July 27, 2026, with estimates of $0.46 per share on revenue of $1.1 billion.
This update provides insight into Western Union's cash flow generation and capital allocation strategy, emphasizing the importance of reviewing the company's dividend history and overall financial health when assessing the sustainability of its dividend payments.