The Western Union Company (WU)
Company Info
Highlights
$3.23B
$2.69
3.63
2.37
$4.14B
$1.50B
$843.60M
$9.00 - $12.41
$11.13
10.71%
3.85
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Performance
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Returns By Period
The Western Union Company (WU) returned -5.85% year-to-date (YTD) and -20.23% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, WU returned -3.09% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.46%.
WU
-5.85%
2.85%
-4.64%
-20.23%
-7.09%
-3.09%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
7.44%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.12%
10.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WU, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -2.64% | 4.94% | -0.11% | -6.33% | -1.51% | -5.85% | |||||||
| 2024 | 5.45% | 6.68% | 6.09% | -3.86% | -4.76% | -2.70% | -2.70% | 2.61% | -0.24% | -9.81% | 2.32% | -1.56% | -3.79% |
| 2023 | 2.91% | -8.54% | -12.05% | -1.97% | 4.21% | 5.08% | 3.84% | 1.40% | 8.74% | -14.34% | 3.01% | 4.51% | -6.19% |
| 2022 | 6.00% | -3.86% | 4.48% | -10.57% | 8.23% | -7.89% | 3.34% | -12.93% | -7.41% | 0.07% | 8.51% | -4.44% | -17.92% |
| 2021 | 1.50% | 4.27% | 7.20% | 4.46% | -5.01% | -5.23% | 1.04% | -6.76% | -5.51% | -9.89% | -13.17% | 14.23% | -15.11% |
| 2020 | 0.45% | -16.77% | -18.19% | 5.18% | 4.98% | 9.08% | 12.30% | -2.84% | -8.24% | -9.29% | 16.05% | -1.79% | -14.72% |
| 2019 | 6.98% | -2.08% | 4.49% | 5.25% | -0.21% | 3.55% | 5.58% | 5.33% | 5.64% | 8.16% | 7.26% | 0.37% | 62.85% |
| 2018 | 9.36% | -4.67% | -2.06% | 2.70% | 0.71% | 3.15% | -0.84% | -6.15% | 1.74% | -5.35% | 3.82% | -7.98% | -6.73% |
| 2017 | -9.85% | 0.31% | 4.52% | -2.41% | -4.23% | 1.07% | 3.68% | -4.20% | 2.42% | 3.44% | -0.86% | -2.57% | -9.27% |
| 2016 | -0.39% | 2.35% | 6.53% | 3.68% | -2.75% | -0.55% | 4.28% | 7.60% | -2.49% | -3.60% | 4.78% | 4.05% | 25.23% |
| 2015 | -5.08% | 14.82% | 7.46% | -2.55% | 8.24% | -6.72% | -0.44% | -8.89% | 0.42% | 4.85% | -2.03% | -4.22% | 3.27% |
| 2014 | -10.72% | 8.64% | -1.47% | -2.99% | 1.89% | 8.06% | 0.75% | -0.00% | -7.51% | 5.74% | 9.55% | -2.92% | 6.94% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WU is 14, meaning it’s performing worse than 86% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Western Union Company (WU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
The Western Union Company provided a 9.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.94 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 18 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.90 | $0.80 | $0.76 | $0.70 | $0.64 | $0.62 | $0.50 |
Dividend yield | 9.63% | 8.87% | 7.89% | 6.83% | 5.27% | 4.10% | 2.99% | 4.45% | 3.68% | 2.95% | 3.46% | 2.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Western Union Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.94 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.94 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.94 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.94 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.90 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.80 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.76 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.70 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.64 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.62 |
| 2014 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.50 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
The Western Union Company has a dividend yield of 9.63%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
The Western Union Company has a payout ratio of 54.97%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that The Western Union Company strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Western Union Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the The Western Union Company was 63.10%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 2620 trading sessions.
The current The Western Union Company drawdown is 52.22%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -63.1% | Aug 18, 2008 | 139 | Mar 6, 2009 | 2620 | Aug 2, 2019 | 2759 |
| -57.78% | Feb 11, 2020 | 778 | Mar 14, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -23.85% | Dec 6, 2006 | 174 | Aug 16, 2007 | 89 | Dec 21, 2007 | 263 |
| -20.1% | Dec 27, 2007 | 18 | Jan 23, 2008 | 104 | Jun 20, 2008 | 122 |
| -9.89% | Jun 24, 2008 | 8 | Jul 3, 2008 | 12 | Jul 22, 2008 | 20 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Western Union Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of The Western Union Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Western Union Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Credit Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for WU, comparing it with other companies in the Credit Services industry. Currently, WU has a P/E ratio of 3.6. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WU compared to other companies in the Credit Services industry. WU currently has a PEG ratio of 2.4. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WU relative to other companies in the Credit Services industry. Currently, WU has a P/S ratio of 0.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WU in comparison with other companies in the Credit Services industry. Currently, WU has a P/B value of 3.4. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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