Western Union (WU)
$6.88
-0.14 (-1.99%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield13.66%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$0.94paid in the last year
Payout ratio90%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised0 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth+0.9%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.7050 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $0.9400 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | $0.9400 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $0.9400 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $0.9400 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | $0.9400 | 4 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | $0.9000 | 4 | +12.5% |
| 2019 | $0.8000 | 4 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | $0.7600 | 4 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | $0.7000 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.1600 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | $0.2350 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.2350 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.2350 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.2350 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.2350 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.2350 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.2350 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.2350 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.2350 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2350 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.2350 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.2350 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.2350 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.2350 |
| Mar 16, 2023 | $0.2350 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.2350 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | $0.2350 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | $0.2350 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $0.2350 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.2350 |
| Sep 15, 2021 | $0.2350 |
| Jun 15, 2021 | $0.2350 |
| Mar 16, 2021 | $0.2350 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.2250 |
| Sep 15, 2020 | $0.2250 |
| Jun 15, 2020 | $0.2250 |
| Mar 16, 2020 | $0.2250 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $0.2000 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.2000 |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.2000 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.2000 |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.1900 |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.1900 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.1900 |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $0.1900 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.1750 |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.1750 |
| Jun 14, 2017 | $0.1750 |
| Mar 15, 2017 | $0.1750 |
| Dec 15, 2016 | $0.1600 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Western Union pay in dividends?
Western Union paid $0.94 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 13.66% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Western Union's next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was September 16, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.