The Western Union Company (WU) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure25 years of earnings data (2001–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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The Western Union Company (WU) Earnings Overview
As of June 30, 2026, The Western Union Company (WU) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $441M, reflecting -44.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.39 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 12.4%.
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 28.7%, operating margin of 19.4%, and net margin of 12.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including IMXI ($25M net income, 5.4% margin), PYPL ($5.06B net income, 15.8% margin), V ($22.24B net income, 50.1% margin), WU has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare WU vs IMXI →
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WU Historical Earnings Data (2001–2025)
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% |
| 2015 | $838M | -1.7% | $1.11B | $1.62 | 15.3% | 20.2% |
| 2014 | $852M | +6.8% | $1.14B | $1.59 | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| 2013 | $798M | -22.2% | $1.11B | $1.43 | 14.4% | 20.0% |
| 2012 | $1.03B | -12.0% | $1.33B | $1.69 | 18.1% | 23.5% |
| 2011 | $1.17B | +28.1% | $1.39B | $1.84 | 21.2% | 25.2% |
| 2010 | $910M | +7.2% | $1.30B | $1.36 | 17.5% | 25.0% |
| 2009 | $849M | -7.6% | $1.28B | $1.21 | 16.7% | 25.2% |
| 2008 | $919M | +7.2% | $1.35B | $1.24 | 17.4% | 25.7% |
| 2007 | $857M | -6.2% | $1.32B | $1.11 | 17.5% | 27.0% |
| 2006 | $914M | -1.4% | $1.31B | $1.19 | 20.4% | 29.3% |
| 2005 | $927M | +87.7% | $1.27B | $1.21 | 23.3% | 31.8% |
| 2002 | $494M | +21.1% | $824M | $0.65 | 18.0% | 30.0% |
| 2001 | $408M | - | $663M | $0.53 | 17.6% | 28.7% |
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WU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WU stock.
What is WU earnings per share (EPS)?
WU trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.39, reflecting -44.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -3.1%. Complete EPS history from 2001 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is The Western Union Company's net income?
The Western Union Company (WU) trailing twelve-month net income is $441M as of 2025. Earnings declined -44.2% year-over-year. The Western Union Company has been profitable for 8 consecutive years.
Is WU profitable?
Yes, WU is profitable with a TTM net income of $441M and a net profit margin of +12.4%. The Western Union Company has generated profits for 8 consecutive years.
What is WU's earnings growth rate?
WU compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -44.2%, 3-Year: -13.2%, 5-Year: -3.1%, 10-Year: -0.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2001 to 2025.
What are WU's profit margins?
The Western Union Company net profit margin is +12.4%, operating margin is +19.4%, and gross margin is +28.7%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +51.9%.
Is WU growing earnings?
WU earnings are declining — EPS fell -44.2% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $441M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -3.1%.
What was WU's best earnings year?
The Western Union Company's highest annual net income on record is $1.2B, achieved in fiscal year 2011. Earnings history on this page spans 2001 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were WU's earnings last quarter?
WU's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $65M with diluted EPS of $0.20. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.