WU — The Western Union Company
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | WU | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.43% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 0.87% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | 62.3% | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 21 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | -4.8% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.00%
3-Year Growth
0.00%
5-Year Growth
0.87%
10-Year Growth
4.25%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 17, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 31, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
62.3%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
77.2%
ModerateFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.37 | $123.80M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.37 | -$7.80M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.43 | $170.60M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.36 | $106.30M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Western Union Company pay a dividend?
Yes, The Western Union Company (WU) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 10.43%.
What is WU's dividend yield?
WU's current dividend yield is 10.43%. The annual dividend is $0.94.
When is WU's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for WU has not been announced yet.
How many years has The Western Union Company increased its dividend?
The Western Union Company has increased its dividend for 0 consecutive years.
About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 23, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.