Western Union Stock Price, News & Analysis

Western Union (NYSE:WU) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share. The dividend will be paid on September 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 16, 2025.

Western Union (NYSE:WU) has launched WhatsApp Business integration for customers in Peru, enabling international money transfers to over 200 countries and territories directly through the messaging platform. The service also includes currency exchange functionality for dollars.

Users can initiate transactions by messaging +511 5100145, completing a simple form process. As part of a limited-time promotion, the company is offering fee-free money transfers to multiple Latin American countries including Colombia, Chile, Mexico, and Venezuela.

The initiative represents Western Union's strategic move to enhance customer convenience and accessibility in Peru, allowing users to conduct transactions securely while maintaining direct contact with company representatives.

Western Union (NYSE: WU) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire International Money Express (Intermex) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $500 million, or $16.00 per IMXI share. The deal represents a 50% premium to Intermex's 90-day volume-weighted average price.

The strategic acquisition aims to strengthen Western Union's North American retail presence and expand its reach in Latin American markets. The merger is expected to be immediately accretive to Western Union's adjusted EPS by more than $0.10 in the first full year post-close and generate $30 million in annual run-rate cost synergies within 24 months.

The transaction, unanimously approved by both companies' boards, is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to regulatory approvals and Intermex stockholder approval. The integration will provide Western Union access to Intermex's 6 million customers and enhance its digital platform capabilities.

Western Union (NYSE: WU) reported Q2 2025 financial results with revenue of $1.03 billion, down 4% on a reported basis, while adjusted revenue excluding Iraq decreased 1%. Branded Digital revenue grew 6% with transactions up 9%, and Consumer Services reported revenue increased 39%. The company posted GAAP EPS of $0.37 and adjusted EPS of $0.42.

Key performance indicators show mixed results: Consumer Money Transfer segment revenue declined 8% (6% adjusted), while Branded Digital represented 29% of total CMT revenues. The company maintained an adjusted operating margin of 19% and provided full-year 2025 guidance with revenue expectations of $4.085-4.185 billion and EPS guidance of $1.45-1.55 (GAAP) or $1.65-1.75 (adjusted).

Western Union (NYSE:WU) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for July 28, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET. CEO Devin McGranahan and CFO Matt Cagwin will host the webcast and conference call to discuss the company's financial results.

The earnings press release will be issued on the same day. Investors can access the webcast and presentation materials through Western Union's investor relations website. A replay will be available after the event. For those joining by phone, U.S. participants should dial +1 (719) 359-4580 with meeting ID 935 4789 5938 and passcode 897652.

Western Union (NYSE:WU) has appointed Ricardo Alair as Director for the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau. Alair brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, telecommunications, and business strategy, including 14 years at Globe Telecom and eight years at GCASH. Most recently, he served as Deputy General Manager at Lulu Money Philippines, where he led the company's e-wallet business launch.

The appointment aligns with Western Union's regional growth strategy and focus on expanding financial services access. The company has maintained operations in the Philippines for more than three decades, providing international money transfer services through both physical and digital channels.

Western Union has appointed Vince Tallent as Senior Vice President, Head of Asia Pacific to accelerate growth in the region. Tallent brings extensive experience from the fintech and TMT industries, with expertise in scaling technology-driven financial services. Previously CEO of tiqmo, a fintech app serving the Middle East and North Africa, Tallent has held senior leadership positions across Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Europe. He holds an MBA from Kingston University and is a Fellow of CIMA. The appointment aligns with Western Union's strategy to strengthen its digital, retail, and ecosystem presence in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on delivering innovative financial solutions and expanding service offerings.

Western Union (NYSE: WU) has announced its participation in the upcoming Bernstein Strategic Decision Conference scheduled for May 29th, 2025. CEO Devin McGranahan will deliver a presentation starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will be accessible via webcast through Western Union's website in the investor relations section, with an archived version available shortly after the event concludes.

Western Union (NYSE: WU) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2025, to shareholders who are registered as stockholders by the close of business on June 16, 2025. This dividend announcement demonstrates Western Union's commitment to returning value to shareholders through regular cash distributions.