Western Union Q2 revenue falls 1% to $1.0 billion; GAAP EPS drops to $0.24 from $0.37
Western Union reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.0 billion, down 1% from a year earlier, and GAAP earnings per share of $0.24, down from $0.37. Management said Americas retail did not improve as expected and the delayed Intermex acquisition pushed out expected synergies, and it updated full-year 2026 guidance, which assumes the Intermex deal closes September 1, 2026. Shareholders face lower profit and margins, and the company says it must accelerate cost reductions in the second half of the year.
Key points
- Revenue was $1,013.2 million, down 1% from $1,026.1 million; Consumer Money Transfer revenue fell 2% while Consumer Services rose 4%.
- GAAP EPS was $0.24 versus $0.37; adjusted EPS was $0.31 versus $0.42; GAAP operating margin was 13% versus 19%.
- Management cited a slowdown in Americas retail and the delayed Intermex close, and said cost reductions must accelerate in the second half.
- Updated 2026 outlook: GAAP revenue growth of 3% to 5%, adjusted revenue growth of 4% to 6%, and adjusted EPS of $1.25 to $1.35.
The filing
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