Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Western Union.
Executive leadership at Western Union.
Devin B. McGranahan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Barry Cooper
Chief Accounting Officer
Ben Hawksworth
Chief Operating Officer
Benjamin C. Adams
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Giovanni Angelini
President, Europe, Africa, and MEPA
Matt Cagwin
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Board of directors at Western Union.
Angela A. Sun
Director
Betsy D. Holden
Director
Jan Siegmund
Director
Jeffrey A. Joerres
Non-Executive Chair of the Board
Julie M. Cameron-Doe
Director
Martin I. Cole
Director
Michael A. Miles, Jr.
Director
Solomon D. Trujillo
Director
Timothy P. Murphy
Director
Suzette M. Deering
Director
Research analysts who have asked questions during Western Union earnings calls.
Darrin Peller
Wolfe Research, LLC
7 questions for WU
Tien-tsin Huang
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
7 questions for WU
Timothy Chiodo
UBS Group AG
7 questions for WU
Bryan Keane
Deutsche Bank
6 questions for WU
Rayna Kumar
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
5 questions for WU
Will Nance
Goldman Sachs
5 questions for WU
James Faucette
Morgan Stanley
4 questions for WU
Ramsey El-Assal
Barclays
4 questions for WU
Andrew Schmidt
Citigroup Inc.
3 questions for WU
Jamie Friedman
Susquehanna International Group
3 questions for WU
Jason Kupferberg
Bank of America
3 questions for WU
Nate Svensson
Deutsche Bank
3 questions for WU
Zachary Gunn
Financial Technology Partners
3 questions for WU
Cris Kennedy
William Blair
2 questions for WU
Cristopher Kennedy
William Blair & Company
2 questions for WU
Gus Gala
Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co., Inc.
2 questions for WU
Kartik Mehta
Northcoast Research
2 questions for WU
Rufus Hone
BMO Capital Markets
2 questions for WU
Vasundhara Govil
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW)
2 questions for WU
William Nance
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2 questions for WU
Chris Zeng
UBS Group AG
1 question for WU
Ken Suchoski
Autonomous Research
1 question for WU
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for WU.
- Western Union reported Q4 2025 adjusted revenue of $1 billion, a 5% year-over-year decline, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.45, up from $0.40 a year ago. For the full year 2025, adjusted EPS was $1.75 and adjusted operating margin was 20%.
- The company provided a 2026 outlook for adjusted revenue growth of 6%-9% and adjusted EPS between $1.75 to $1.85, which includes the Intermex acquisition expected to close in Q2 2026. Organic revenue growth is expected to be closer to flattish.
- Strategic initiatives include new retail partnerships with Canada Post, Vallarta Markets, and an exclusive agreement with Kroger, projected to generate an incremental $100 million in retail revenue annually when fully ramped.
- The Consumer Services business demonstrated strong performance, with adjusted revenue growth of 26% in Q4 2025 and nearly 30% for the full year, and is expected to grow double-digit annually going forward.
- The significant U.S. to Mexico corridor showed signs of stabilization in Q4 2025 and early 2026 after a challenging period.
- Western Union reported Q4 2025 adjusted revenue of $1 billion, a 5% decline year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $0.45, up from $0.40 a year ago. For the full year 2025, adjusted EPS was $1.75, reaching the top end of guidance.
- The company's Consumer Services business was a key growth driver, with Q4 adjusted revenue up 26% and full-year adjusted revenue up almost 30%. This segment is expected to continue strong growth, with Travel Money revenue projected to approach $150 million in 2026.
- For 2026, Western Union expects adjusted revenue growth of 6%-9% and adjusted EPS between $1.75 and $1.85, which includes the anticipated acquisition of Intermex in Q2 2026. Organic growth is projected to be closer to flattish.
- Strategic initiatives include the Intermex acquisition, new exclusive partnerships with Deutsche Post and Canada Post, and the expansion of its digital asset strategy, targeting a market launch of its U.S. dollar payment token (USDPT) by mid-2026.
- Western Union reported Q4 2025 adjusted revenue of $1 billion, representing a 5% year-over-year decline, and adjusted EPS of $0.45, an increase from $0.40 a year ago.
- For the full year 2025, GAAP revenue was $4.1 billion, with adjusted EPS of $1.75, which was at the top end of their guidance range.
- The company provided a 2026 outlook forecasting adjusted revenue growth of 6%-9% and adjusted EPS between $1.75-$1.85, including the Intermex acquisition expected to close in Q2 2026.
- Strategic growth areas include Consumer Services adjusted revenue, which grew 26% in Q4 and 30% for the full year 2025, and the Branded Digital Business, with transactions up 13% and adjusted revenue up 6% in Q4. New partnerships are anticipated to add at least $100 million in incremental retail revenue annually when fully ramped.
- Western Union reported Q4 2025 GAAP revenue of $1.0 billion, a 5% decrease, and full year GAAP revenue of $4.1 billion, down 4%.
- Q4 2025 GAAP EPS was $0.36 and adjusted EPS was $0.45; full year GAAP EPS was $1.52 and adjusted EPS was $1.75.
- The Board of Directors approved a Q1 2026 dividend of $0.235 per share, payable March 31, 2026.
- The company expects to close the acquisition of International Money Express, Inc. in the second quarter of 2026.
- For full year 2026, Western Union anticipates GAAP revenue growth of 5% to 8% and adjusted revenue growth of 6% to 9%, with GAAP EPS between $1.50 and $1.60 and adjusted EPS between $1.75 and $1.85.
- Western Union reported Q4 2025 GAAP revenue of $1.0 billion, down 5% on both a reported and adjusted basis, and full year GAAP revenue of $4.1 billion, down 4% on a reported basis and 2% on an adjusted basis.
- Q4 2025 GAAP EPS was $0.36 (adjusted EPS of $0.45), while full year GAAP EPS was $1.52 (adjusted EPS of $1.75).
- The company's Consumer Services GAAP revenue grew 15% (26% adjusted) in Q4 2025 and 32% (29% adjusted) for the full year 2025. Branded Digital GAAP revenue grew 7% (6% adjusted) for both Q4 and full year 2025.
- For full year 2026, Western Union projects GAAP revenue growth of 5% to 8% (adjusted 6% to 9%) and GAAP EPS of $1.50 to $1.60 (adjusted EPS of $1.75 to $1.85).
- The Board of Directors approved a Q1 2026 dividend of $0.235 per share , and the acquisition of International Money Express, Inc. is now expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
- Western Union reported full-year 2025 revenue of approximately $4.1 billion, a roughly 4% year-over-year decrease, with GAAP net income falling 47% to $499.6 million due to prior year's nonrecurring tax benefits. Adjusted EPS for 2025 was $1.75.
- The company returned approximately $529 million to shareholders via dividends and buybacks, and operating and adjusted margins improved to about 19% GAAP and 20% adjusted, respectively, due to cost reductions.
- Western Union announced a $500 million agreement to acquire Intermex, expected to close in Q2 2026, to strengthen U.S.–Latin America corridors. The company also plans new products, including a USD-backed stablecoin (USDPT).
- Management provided 2026 guidance, projecting GAAP sales between $4.254 billion and $4.375 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.75 to $1.85.
- The stock fell approximately 5.6% intraday following the report, closing at $8.91, leaving market capitalization near $2.84 billion.
- The Western Union Company entered into a $800,000,000 unsecured delayed draw term loan credit agreement on January 9, 2026.
- The facility allows Western Union to draw term loans until July 8, 2026, and has an option to increase commitments up to an aggregate of $1,000,000,000.
- The proceeds from the term loans are designated for general corporate requirements, including debt refinancing and permitted acquisitions.
- Interest is calculated using either the Term SOFR Rate (currently with a 1.250% margin) or the Base Rate (currently with a 0.250% margin), and a 0.110% ticking fee is payable on unused commitments. The final maturity date is the third anniversary of the initial funding date.
- Craig Fullalove will succeed Julie Cameron-Doe as Chief Financial Officer of Wynn Resorts, Limited.
- Ms. Cameron-Doe will retire in mid-2026 but will continue to serve as a consultant to Wynn Resorts and as a Non-Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited. She is also a Non-Executive Director of The Western Union Company.
- Mr. Fullalove is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Wynn Resorts’ Macau operations and its Hong Kong-listed entity, Wynn Macau, Limited. He joined Wynn Macau in January 2020.
- Ms. Cameron-Doe, who has served as CFO since April 2022, was instrumental in the company's expansion into Europe with the acquisition of Wynn Mayfair and in securing financing for the $5.1 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island project in the United Arab Emirates.
- Western Union is pursuing a "Beyond Remittance" strategy, with its Consumer Services business growing 49% last quarter and expected to double again over the next three years, targeting a $1 billion business by 2028.
- The acquisition of Intermex, expected to close mid-next year, is a key growth driver, contributing $500-$600 million to revenue over the next three years and expanding Western Union's U.S. agent footprint and company-owned stores.
- The company's digital-first strategy includes a stablecoin initiative to free up capital and enable real-time payments, and account payout transactions have grown 30%+ for over two years, offering higher customer stickiness and principal per transaction.
- Western Union provided a three-year financial outlook, targeting 20%+ revenue growth and 30% EPS growth to $2.30, supported by a new $150 million cost optimization goal.
- Western Union (WU) projects over 20% overall revenue growth and $2.30 EPS (a 30% increase) over the next three years, supported by a new $150 million cost savings goal.
- The company's Consumer Services business, which grew 49% last quarter and doubled over the past three years, is targeted to reach approximately $1 billion by 2028.
- The acquisition of Intermex, valued at roughly five times EBITDA before synergies (or four times after), is anticipated to close in mid-2026 and contribute $500-$600 million to the three-year revenue growth.
- WU is advancing its digital strategy, including a stablecoin initiative with DAN network partnerships launching in the first half of next year, and continues to see over 30% growth in account payout transactions.
- The North America retail business has stabilized at its current decline for two consecutive quarters, with expectations for easier comparisons starting in Q2 next year.
Quarterly earnings call transcripts for Western Union.
Ask Fintool AI Agent
Get instant answers from SEC filings, earnings calls & more