Western Union's fundamental outlook rests on whether cost execution can offset a shrinking top line, with trailing revenue down 4.7% year over year and 2026Q3 EPS of $0.25 versus $0.43 a year earlier.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $0.42+24.2% vs $0.34 | $1.0B-1.2% vs $1.0B |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $0.31-26.3% vs $0.42 | $1.0B-0.6% vs $1.0B |
Q2 2026 Apr 24, 2026 | $0.25-37.5% vs $0.40 | $983M+2.3% vs $961M |
Q1 2026 Feb 20, 2026 | $0.45+4.7% vs $0.43 | $1.0B-3.5% vs $1.0B |
The payout hasn't moved in years, yet the yield keeps climbing because investors keep dumping the stock. We tested three high-yield names on earnings, cash flow, and debt, and one of them is paying dividends from reserves.
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
The headline numbers for Western Union (WU) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Western Union (WU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.47 per share a year ago.
Benchmark WU against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for The Western Union Company (WU)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.88 | $2.15B | 6.46 | -4.69% | 8.79% | 36.35% | 13.71% | |
| $7.34 | $220.89M | 12.07 | -7.72% | 4.12% | 11.58% | — | |
| $59.24 | $52.26B | 10.75 | 4.19% | 13.94% | 23.76% | 0.23% | |
| $422.65 | $789.11B | 33.84 | 14.55% | 52.51% | 64.52% | 0.63% | |
| $652.70 | $576.71B | 33.72 | 16.53% | 47.8% | 252.94% | 0.47% | |
| $28.73 | $14.85B | 4.29 | 5.43% | 26.77% | 22.29% | 5.68% |
The Western Union Company (WU) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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The Western Union Company (WU) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 4, 2026·SEC
Nov 3, 2026·SEC
Aug 14, 2026·SEC
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The Western Union Company (WU) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
The Western Union Company (WU) revenue fell by 0.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. The Western Union Company (WU) earned $333.8M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 8.8% net margin).
Yes. The Western Union Company (WU) pays a dividend that yields 13.71% at the current price, a high yield.
The Western Union Company (WU) had a return on equity (ROE) of 36.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
The Western Union Company (WU) has a net interest margin (NIM) of -1.6%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
The Western Union Company (WU) has an efficiency ratio of 9.6%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
