The Western Union Company (WU) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2001 to 2025
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EPS Growth Rates (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28.7% | 19.4% | 12.4% |
| 2024 | 37.8% | 17.2% | 22.2% |
| 2023 | 38.7% | 18.8% | 14.4% |
| 2022 | 41.3% | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | 42.9% | 22.1% | 15.9% |
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The Western Union Company (WU) Earnings Overview
As of February 28, 2026, The Western Union Company (WU) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $500M, reflecting -0.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.57 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, WU's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -3.1%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.17B in fiscal 2011.
The Western Union Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 0.3%, operating margin of 0.2%, and net margin of 0.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to industry peers including MA ($14.97B net income, 0.5% margin), AXP ($10.54B net income, 0.1% margin), PYPL ($5.23B net income, 0.2% margin), WU has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare WU vs MA →
Peer Comparison
Earnings metrics vs industry competitors
Historical Data
23 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500M | -46.5% | $784M | $1.53 | 12.4% | 19.4% |
| 2024 | $934M | +49.2% | $726M | $2.74 | 22.2% | 17.2% |
| 2023 | $626M | -31.3% | $818M | $1.68 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 2022 | $911M | +13.0% | $885M | $2.34 | 20.3% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | $806M | +8.3% | $1.12B | $1.97 | 15.9% | 22.1% |
| 2020 | $744M | -29.7% | $967M | $1.79 | 15.4% | 20.0% |
| 2019 | $1.06B | +24.2% | $934M | $2.46 | 20.0% | 17.6% |
| 2018 | $852M | +252.9% | $1.12B | $1.87 | 15.2% | 20.1% |
| 2017 | -$557M | -320.0% | $473M | $-1.19 | -10.1% | 8.6% |
| 2016 | $253M | -69.8% | $484M | $0.51 | 4.7% | 8.9% |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
Is WU growing earnings?
WU EPS of $1.57 reflects slowing growth at -0.4%, below the 5-year CAGR of -3.1%. TTM net income is $500M. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are WU's profit margins?
The Western Union Company net margin is +0.1%, with operating margin at +0.2%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are WU's earnings?
WU earnings data spans 2001-2025. The current earnings trend is -0.4% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.