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WU Dividend History & Analysis | 10.4% Yield

WU has a dividend yield of 10.4% and paid 0.94 USD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 10.42%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.94
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.87%
Overall Dividend Rating 66.69%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.61%
Payout Ratio 55.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.8%
Total Return 12m: -24.14%
Total Return 5y: -52.01%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
WU 2,600 M 10.4% 5.61%
DLO 2,958 M 5.02% 1.70%
FIS 37,944 M 2.01% 1.16%
JKHY 12,365 M 1.35% 1.31%
GPN 19,123 M 1.11% 0.61%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
V 659,415 M 12.0% 100%
MA 514,500 M 10.5% 94.3%
JKHY 12,365 M 5.05% 98.3%
GPN 19,123 M 5.09% 92.3%
WU 2,600 M 0.87% 98.8%

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WU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.235 0% 2.75%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.235 0% 2.24%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.235 0% 2.24%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.235 0% 2.02%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.235 0% 1.93%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.235 0% 1.76%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.235 0% 1.97%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.235 0% 1.87%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.235 0% 2.04%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.235 0% 2.29%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.235 0% 1.75%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.235 0% 1.65%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.235 0% 1.44%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.235 0% 1.35%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.235 0% 1.29%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.235 0% 1.13%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.235 0% 0.96%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.235 4.4% 0.95%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.98%
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.99%
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.225 12.5% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.2 5.3% N/A
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.19 8.6% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.175 9.4% N/A
2016-12-15 2016-12-19 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.16 3.2% N/A
2015-12-15 2015-12-17 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.155 24% N/A
2014-12-12 2014-12-16 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-12-13 2013-12-17 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-03-13 2013-03-15 2013-03-29 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A

WU Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of WU?

As of August 2025, WU`s dividend yield is 10.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.94 USD by the current share price of 8.04.

Does WU pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, WU paid a dividend of 0.94 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-16 and the payout was 0.235 USD.

How often does WU pay dividends?

WU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-16.

Will WU pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.235 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Union (WU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WU?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Union (WU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WU?

WU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.87% per year.
Weak growth: WU's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WU?

WU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.61%. If you bought WU's shares at 16.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.94 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.61% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WU?

WU Payout Consistency is 98.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Western Union has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WU have a good Dividend Yield?

WU`s 10.42% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WU is 55.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WU?

WU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.69%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WU Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WU`s Outstanding Shares?

Western Union`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -3.88% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Western Union ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2004 763,900,000
2005 780,200,000 +2.13%
2006 783,300,000 +0.4%
2007 756,800,000 -3.38%
2008 708,000,000 -6.45%
2009 684,200,000 -3.36%
2010 652,100,000 -4.69%
2011 621,900,000 -4.63%
2012 590,200,000 -5.1%
2013 555,000,000 -5.96%
2014 526,900,000 -5.06%
2015 508,600,000 -3.47%
2016 483,600,000 -4.92%
2017 459,600,000 -4.96%
2018 445,400,000 -3.09%
2019 424,700,000 -4.65%
2020 414,500,000 -2.4%
2021 401,700,000 -3.09%
2022 383,900,000 -4.43%
2023 361,100,000 -5.94%
2024 341,100,000 -5.54%
2025 329,600,000 -3.37%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.