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Western Union (WU) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$11.38 +0.62 (+5.76%)
(As of 01:16 PM ET)

Western Union Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
8.26%
Annual Dividend
$0.94
Next
Dividend Payment
Dec. 31
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
1.46%
Dividend Payout Ratio
48.21%

Western Union (WU) pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share, with a dividend yield of 8.26%. The next quarterly payment of $0.2350 per share is scheduled for Tuesday, December 31, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date. The company currently pays out 48.21% of its earnings and 39.07% of its cash flow as dividends.

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WU Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Western Union's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

WU Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Western Union's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Western Union vs. The Competition

Compare Western Union's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Business and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeWestern UnionBusiness CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$0.94$0.01$1.52
Dividend Yield8.26%2.98%3.50%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth1.46%12.96%15.58%

Western Union Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings48.21%
Based on This Year's Estimate53.11%
Based on Next Year's Estimate51.37%
Based on Cashflow39.07%

Western Union Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
12/13/2024quarterly$0.2350 - 8.74%12/23/202412/31/2024
7/24/2024quarterly$0.2350 - 7.59%9/16/20249/16/20249/30/2024
5/17/2024quarterly$0.2350 - 7.15%6/14/20246/14/20246/28/2024
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2/6/2024quarterly$0.2350 - 7.5%3/14/20243/15/20243/29/2024
12/12/2023quarterly$0.2350 - 7.91%12/19/202312/20/202312/29/2023
7/19/2023quarterly$0.2350 - 7.7%9/14/20239/15/20239/29/2023
5/12/2023quarterly$0.2350 - 7.99%6/15/20236/16/20236/30/2023
2/7/2023quarterly$0.2350 - 6.76%3/16/20233/17/20233/31/2023

This table shows Western Union's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Western Union Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Western Union is 8.26%. Learn more on WU's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for WU shares is $0.94. Learn more on WU's annual dividend history.

Western Union pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Western Union's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.2350 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Western Union's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.2350 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Western Union's next ex-dividend date is Friday, January 1, 2100.

Western Union's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, September 16, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 1.46% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

The dividend payout ratio for WU is:
  • 48.21% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 53.11% based on this year's estimates
  • 51.37% based on next year's estimates
  • 39.07% based on cash flow

Western Union's dividend yield of 8.62% is higher than the average Business Services company that issues a dividend. WU has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.43, making it a leading dividend payer. Western Union's dividend payout ratio of 48.21% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Western Union stock as a Reduce, forecasting potential downside risks or overvaluation, signaling caution for investors.


This page (NYSE:WU) was last updated on 12/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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