Western Union
WUThe Western Union Company is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments.
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Jul 30, 2026 (Today)Revenue estimate$1.0B
EPS estimate$0.43
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Profile
The Western Union Company is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments. The company provides consumers and businesses with fast, reliable, and convenient ways to send and receive money, make payments, and provide financial services through a vast physical and digital network. Its core value proposition centers on its extensive global reach and the ability to bridge the gap between digital and physical financial ecosystems.
Competitive position
A leading global provider of money transfer services with one of the world's largest physical agent networks and a growing digital presence.
GeographiesGlobal, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East
Customer segmentsRetail consumers, SMEs, Underbanked
Business modelTransaction-based, B2C, B2B, Commission-based
SuppliersBanking partners, Telecommunications providers, Cloud infrastructure providers, Payment processors
CustomersIndividual remitters, Small business owners, Government agencies, Retail shoppers
CountryUnited States of America
Listed2006
Employees9.0K
CEODevin McGranahan
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryFinancial - Credit Services
Websitewesternunion.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR
Questions, answered.
- What is Western Union's market cap?
- Western Union (WU) has a market capitalization of $2.6B and trades on NYSE.
- What is Western Union's revenue and profitability?
- Western Union generated $4.0B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $440.8M, representing a net margin of 10.9%. Gross margin stands at 36.1%, with free cash flow of $470.8M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
- Who are Western Union's competitors?
- Western Union's key competitors include PayPal, Eurone, Remitly, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
- Who does Western Union partner with?
- Western Union's notable partners include Visa, Mastercard, Google.
- What subsidiaries does Western Union have?
- Western Union's subsidiaries include Vigo Remittance Corp., Orlandi Valuta.
- Where is Western Union headquartered?
- Western Union is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 9,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 2006.
