What one share of The Western Union holds
The Western Union Company (the “Company,” “Western Union,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments, and digital financial services, empowering consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments with fast, reliable, and convenient ways to send money and make payments around the world.
The Western Union’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $12.69 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.24 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.14 |
| Free cash flow | $1.78 |
| Dividends | $0.95 |
| Cash and investments | $2.95 |
| Debt | $8.05 |
| Book value | $2.93 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $6.34 | $1.11 | $0.11 | $1.32 | — | $0.07 |
| 2008 | $7.16 | $1.24 | $0.07 | $1.63 | $0.04 | −$0.01 |
| 2009 | $7.25 | $1.21 | $0.09 | $1.65 | $0.06 | $0.51 |
| 2010 | $7.76 | $1.36 | $0.08 | $1.41 | $0.25 | $0.89 |
| 2011 | $8.66 | $1.84 | $0.08 | $1.77 | $0.31 | $1.44 |
| 2012 | $9.33 | $1.69 | $0.10 | $1.85 | $0.42 | $1.64 |
| 2013 | $9.90 | $1.43 | $0.14 | $1.80 | $0.50 | $2.01 |
| 2014 | $10.45 | $1.59 | $0.13 | $1.82 | $0.50 | $2.49 |
| 2015 | $10.61 | $1.62 | $0.18 | $1.89 | $0.62 | $2.80 |
| 2016 | $10.99 | $0.51 | $0.14 | $1.97 | $0.64 | $1.87 |
| 2017 | $11.81 | −$1.19 | $0.15 | $1.44 | $0.70 | −$1.07 |
| 2018 | $12.30 | $1.87 | $0.30 | $1.51 | $0.76 | −$0.70 |
| 2019 | $12.28 | $2.46 | $0.11 | $2.01 | $0.80 | −$0.09 |
| 2020 | $11.64 | $1.79 | $0.09 | $2.03 | $0.90 | $0.45 |
| 2021 | $12.40 | $1.97 | $0.09 | $2.46 | $0.94 | $0.90 |
| 2022 | $11.52 | $2.34 | $0.08 | $1.42 | $0.94 | $1.28 |
| 2023 | $11.72 | $1.68 | $0.06 | $2.04 | $0.94 | $1.37 |
| 2024 | $12.34 | $2.74 | $0.11 | $1.08 | $0.94 | $2.87 |
| 2025 | $12.36 | $1.52 | $0.12 | $1.54 | $0.94 | $3.03 |
Common questions about The Western Union
How much does one share of The Western Union earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of The Western Union earned $1.24 of profit on $12.69 of sales, keeping about 10¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does The Western Union pay a dividend?
Yes. The Western Union paid $0.95 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2008 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 77¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is The Western Union’s book value per share?
The Western Union’s book value is $2.93 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of The Western Union have?
Each share of The Western Union has $2.95 of cash and investments and $8.05 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is The Western Union’s free cash flow per share?
$1.78 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has The Western Union’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.11 in 2007 to $1.52 in 2025, growing about 1.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has The Western Union bought back shares?
The Western Union’s share count fell about 58% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.