The Western Union Company (WU) Revenue History
Annual and quarterly revenue from 2014 to 2025
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
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Revenue Growth Metrics
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2025)
WU's revenue distribution by segment and geography for fiscal year 2025
By Product/Segment
By Geography
WU Revenue Analysis (2014–2025)
As of February 28, 2026, The Western Union Company (WU) generated trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $4.05 billion, reflecting slight decline in growth of -4.9% year-over-year. The most recent quarter (Q4 2025) recorded $1.01 billion in revenue, down 2.6% sequentially.
Looking at the longer-term picture, WU's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -3.5%, indicating revenue contraction over this period. The company achieved its highest annual revenue of $5.61 billion in 2014.
Revenue diversification analysis shows WU's business is primarily driven by Consumer Money Transfers (87%), and Consumer Services (13%). With over half of revenue concentrated in Consumer Money Transfers, the company maintains significant focus in this area while developing other growth vectors.
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Peer Comparison
Compare WU's revenue metrics with industry peers
| Company | TTM Revenue | YoY Growth | 5Y CAGR | Op. Margin | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUCurrent | $4.0B | -4.9% | -3.5% | 19.4% | |
| MA | $32.8B | - | - | 59.2% | |
| AXP | $74.2B | - | - | 17.4% | |
| PYPL | $33.3B | - | - | 19.7% | |
| V | $40.0B | - | - | 60.0% | |
| GDOT | $1.7B | - | - | -0.1% |
Historical Revenue Data
| Year | Revenue | YoY % | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Op. Income | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.04B | - | $1.16B | 28.7% | $784.2M | 19.4% |
| 2024 | $4.21B | - | $1.59B | 37.8% | $725.8M | 17.2% |
| 2023 | $4.36B | - | $1.69B | 38.7% | $817.5M | 18.8% |
| 2022 | $4.48B | - | $1.85B | 41.3% | $884.9M | 19.8% |
| 2021 | $5.07B | - | $2.17B | 42.9% | $1.12B | 22.1% |
| 2020 | $4.83B | - | $2.01B | 41.5% | $967.3M | 20.0% |
| 2019 | $5.29B | - | $2.21B | 41.7% | $934.0M | 17.6% |
| 2018 | $5.59B | - | $2.29B | 41.0% | $1.12B | 20.1% |
| 2017 | $5.52B | - | $2.17B | 39.3% | $473.4M | 8.6% |
| 2016 | $5.42B | - | $2.16B | 39.8% | $483.7M | 8.9% |
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Is WU's revenue growth accelerating or slowing?
WU revenue growth slowed to -4.9%, below the 5-year CAGR of -3.5%. TTM revenue is $4.0B. The deceleration marks a shift from historical growth rates.
What is WU's long-term revenue growth rate?
The Western Union Company's 5-year revenue CAGR of -3.5% reflects the variable expansion pattern. Current YoY growth of -4.9% is near this long-term average.
How is WU's revenue distributed by segment?
WU reports revenue by product line and geographic region. Annual and quarterly breakdowns from 2014-2025 are available for download. Segment mix reveals concentration and diversification trends.