WU Dividend History & Yield
The Western Union Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.235 | $23.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 143 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.235 | $23.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 (in 234 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.235 | $23.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 (in 325 days) | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.235 | $23.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.94 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,277 | $8,094 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,383 | $40,468 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,766 | $80,936 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 14.83%. $10,000 in WU would currently pay about $1,483 a year ($124 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WU dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | — | $0.235 | +4.4% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.225 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2020 | — | $0.225 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.225 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2020 | — | $0.225 | +12.5% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | — | $0.20 | +5.3% |
| Dec 14, 2018 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2018 | — | $0.19 | +8.6% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.175 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | — | $0.175 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2017 | — | $0.175 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2017 | — | $0.175 | +9.4% |
| Dec 15, 2016 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2016 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | — | $0.16 | +3.2% |
| Dec 15, 2015 | — | $0.155 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2015 | — | $0.155 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2015 | — | $0.155 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2015 | — | $0.155 | +24.0% |
| Dec 12, 2014 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2014 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2014 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2014 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2013 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2013 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2013 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2013 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2012 | — | $0.125 | +25.0% |
| Sep 20, 2012 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2012 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2012 | — | $0.10 | +25.0% |
| Dec 15, 2011 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2011 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2011 | — | $0.08 | +14.3% |
| Mar 16, 2011 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2010 | — | $0.07 | +16.7% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2010 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2010 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2009 | — | $0.06 | +50.0% |
| Dec 18, 2008 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2007 | — | $0.04 | +300.0% |
| Dec 13, 2006 | — | $0.01 | — |
WU dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to WU's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WU scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About The Western Union Company
The Western Union Company provides money movement payments, and digital financial services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agents and owned locations, as well as through websites and mobile devices. The Consumer Services segments offers bill payment services, money order and media network services, travel money services, check acceptance services, prepaid cards, lending partnerships, and digital wallets.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Credit Services. First dividend on our records: Dec 13, 2006. 71 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WU dividend FAQ
When is WU's next ex-dividend date?
WU's next ex-dividend date is Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.235 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does WU pay dividends?
WU pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.235 per share with an ex-date of Sep 16, 2026.
What is WU's dividend yield?
WU's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 14.83%, based on $0.94 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $6.34. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.94 per share, is 14.83%.
How much does WU pay per share?
WU pays about $0.235 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.94 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $94.00 a year.
Has WU grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.2% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 14.83%, you would need about 1,277 shares of WU (roughly $8,094 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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