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WU Dividend History - Western Union

Track the latest WU dividend history: 8.72% Dividend Yield, 0.87% Annual Growth - Explore WU's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 8.72%
Cash Amount 12m 0.94
Dividend Growth 5y avg 0.87%
Dividend Rating 73.19%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.53%
Payout Ratio 53.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.8%
Total Return 12m: -16.96%
#13 in Group
Total Return 5y: -27.41%
#10 in Group
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Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
WU 3,636m 8.72% 6.53%
FIS 37,550m 1.43% 1.0%
JKHY 12,622m 0.95% 1.18%
V 654,899m 0.71% 1.42%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
WU 3,636m 0.87% 73.2%
V 654,899m 12.0% 62.2%
MA 488,393m 10.5% 61.4%
JKHY 12,622m 5.05% 54.9%

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WU Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.235 2.24%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.235 2.24%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.235 2.02%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.235 1.93%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.235 1.76%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.235 1.97%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.235 1.87%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.235 2.04%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.235 2.29%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.235 1.75%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.235 1.65%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.235 1.44%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.235 1.35%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.235 1.29%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.235 1.13%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.235 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 0.98%
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.225 0.99%
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.225 1.04%
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.225 12.5%
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.2
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.2
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.2
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.2 5.3%
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.19
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.19
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.19
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.19 8.6%
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.175
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.175
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.175
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.175 9.4%
2016-12-15 2016-12-19 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.16
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.16
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.16
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.16 3.2%
2015-12-15 2015-12-17 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.155
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.155
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.155

WU Dividend History - FAQ

Does WU pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, WU paid a dividend of 0.94 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-17.

What is the Dividend Yield of WU?

As of March 2025, WU`s dividend yield is 8.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 940K USD by the current share price of 10.45.

How often does WU pay dividends?

WU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WU has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WU?

The next ex-dividend date for Western Union (WU) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of WU?

WU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 870K% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WU?

WU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.53M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Western Union five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (940K) divided by the purchase price five years ago (14.40):

What is the Payout Consistency of WU?

WU Payout Consistency is 98.8%.
Highly consistent: Western Union has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WU have a good Dividend Yield?

WU`s 8.72% 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 53.7%. 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 73.19%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: WU Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of WU`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Western Union are shrinking at a rate of -3.82% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Western Union ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares 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%