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WU Dividend History - Western Union

Track the latest WU dividend history! 8.47% Dividend Yield, 0.87% Annual Growth - Explore WU's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 8.47%
Cash Amount 12m 0.94
Dividend Growth 5y avg 0.87%
Dividend Rating 72.33%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.07%
Payout Ratio current 53.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.8%
Total Return 12m: -10.66%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: -42.48%
#1 in Group
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Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
WU 3,602m 8.47% 5.07%
EVTC 2,111m 0.59% 0.64%
FIS 36,538m 1.95% 1.06%
GPN 25,549m 0.94% 0.52%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
WU 3,602m 0.87% 72.3%
FIS 36,538m 0.57% 43.4%
GPN 25,549m 5.09% 51.2%
JKHY 12,135m 9.84% 64.4%

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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
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% 1.12%
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
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.155

WU Dividend History - FAQ

Does WU pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, WU paid a dividend of 0.94 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-23.

What is the Dividend Yield of WU?

As of February 2025, WU`s dividend yield is 8.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.94 USD by the current share price of 10.66.

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 0.87% 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 5.07%. 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 (0.94) divided by the purchase price five years ago (18.53):

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 8.47% 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 72.33%. 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 -3.91% 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
2004 763900000
2005 780200000 +2.13%
2006 783300000 +0.4%
2007 756800000 -3.38%
2008 708000000 -6.45%
2009 684200000 -3.36%
2010 652100000 -4.69%
2011 621900000 -4.63%
2012 590200000 -5.1%
2013 555000000 -5.96%
2014 526900000 -5.06%
2015 508600000 -3.47%
2016 483600000 -4.92%
2017 459600000 -4.96%
2018 445400000 -3.09%
2019 424700000 -4.65%
2020 414500000 -2.4%
2021 401700000 -3.09%
2022 383900000 -4.43%
2023 361100000 -5.94%
2024 339500000 -5.98%