The Western Union (WU) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $0.94
- Forward yield
- 15.38%
- Payout ratio
- 63.5%
Western Union pays a quarterly dividend of $0.235 per share. Its most recent payment carried an ex-dividend date of September 16, 2026, and was paid on September 30, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, dividend distributions total $0.94 per share. Based on a share price of $6.225, Western Union stock offers a dividend yield of 15.1%.
Across full calendar years, annual payout totals equaled $0.90 per share in 2020 and $0.94 per share for each complete year from 2021 through 2025. In 2019, the company paid a single distribution of $0.20 per share in December. So far in 2026, Western Union has completed three quarterly payments totaling $0.705 per share.
In past years, Western Union raised its quarterly rate from $0.20 to $0.225 (a 12.5% increase) in March 2020, and then by 4.4% to $0.235 in March 2021. Both dividend increases landed on the first quarterly distribution of the year. The company has maintained the $0.235 per share rate for 23 consecutive quarterly payments since March 2021, leaving its growth streak at 0 years. If the established quarterly pattern continues, the next payment will fall in December 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.24 |
| May 14, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.24 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.24 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.24 |
| May 15, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.24 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.24 |
| May 17, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.24 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.24 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.24 |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.24 |
| May 12, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.24 |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.24 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.24 |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.24 |
| May 19, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.24 |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.24 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.24 |
Frequently asked questions
Does The Western Union (WU) pay a dividend?
Yes. The Western Union pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.24 per share.
What is WU's dividend yield?
The Western Union paid $0.94 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 15.38% at the last price of $6.11. Click here to learn more
When is WU's most recent ex-dividend date?
The Western Union's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 16, 2026, payable on Sep 30, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
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