# Western Union CO (WU)

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## Company

- Legal name: Western Union CO
- Ticker: WU (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0001365135
- Industry: Services-Business Services, NEC (SIC 7389)
- Headquarters: Denver, CO
- Fiscal year ends: December 31
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: westernunion.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-union
- Next earnings date: Feb 9, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $4.1B for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 20, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526061340/0001193125-26-061340-index.html
- Operating income: $757.3M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 20, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526061340/0001193125-26-061340-index.html
- Net income: $499.6M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 20, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526061340/0001193125-26-061340-index.html
- SG&A: $742.8M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 20, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526061340/0001193125-26-061340-index.html
- Employees: 9,600 as of Dec 31, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526061340/wu-20251231.htm
- Shares outstanding: 312,055,704 as of Oct 28, 2026 (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526447662/0001193125-26-447662-index.html
- Auditor: Ernst & Young LLP, Denver, Colorado, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526061340/wu-20251231.htm

## Business

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. Our goal is to offer accessible financial services that help people and communities prosper. The Western Union brand is globally recognized and represents speed, reliability, trust, and convenience.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526061340/wu-20251231.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $4.1B | $757.3M | $499.6M | $742.8M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $4.2B | $725.8M | $934.2M | $863.4M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $4.4B | $817.5M | $626.0M | $867.8M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $4.5B | $884.9M | $910.6M | $964.2M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $5.1B | $1.1B | $805.8M | $1.1B |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/western-union-co.json

## Officers and directors

- Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/devinmcgranahan. Source: 8-K filed Nov 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526447234/wu-ex99_1.htm
- Matthew Cagwin, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matt-cagwin-b7a1434. Source: 4/A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520826003542/0001225208-26-003542-index.htm
- Matt Cagwin, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cagwin-b7a1434. Source: 10-K filed Feb 20, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526061340/wu-20251231.htm
- Benjamin Scott Hawksworth, Chief Operating Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520826007710/0001225208-26-007710-index.htm
- Giovanni Angelini, President Europe, Africa, MEPA. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/giovanni-angelini-5b755678. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520826005937/0001225208-26-005937-index.htm
- Ben Hawksworth, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ben-hawksworth-3271642. Source: 10-K filed Feb 20, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526061340/wu-20251231.htm
- Benjamin Carlton Adams, Chief Legal Officer. Source: Form 4 filed May 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520826004906/0001225208-26-004906-index.htm
- Cherie Axelrod, Chief Enterprise Risk Officer. Source: 4/A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520826003544/0001225208-26-003544-index.htm
- Barry D. Cooper, Chief Accounting Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/barry-cooper-5707127. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520826003211/0001225208-26-003211-index.htm
- Angela A. Sun, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm
- Betsy D. Holden, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm
- Jan Siegmund, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm
- Jeffrey A. Joerres, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm
- Julie M. Cameron-Doe, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm
- Martin I. Cole, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm
- Michael A. Miles, Jr., Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm
- Milind Pant, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm
- Solomon D. Trujillo, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm
- Suzette M. Deering, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm
- Timothy P. Murphy, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Nov 4, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526447234/wu-20261104.htm
- Nov 3, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526444420/d179122d8k.htm
- Oct 2, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526412336/d160759d8k.htm
- Aug 14, 2026: Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526350419/d126356d8k.htm
- Jul 30, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526326110/wu-20260730.htm
- Jul 23, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526314213/d856492d8k.htm
- Jun 24, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526281081/wu-20260617.htm
- May 18, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526229030/wu-20260514.htm
- May 5, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526206661/d40193d8k.htm
- Apr 24, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526174988/wu-20260424.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- May 1, 2026: Benjamin Carlton Adams (Chief Legal Officer) sold 19,924 shares, about $183,983. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520826004906/0001225208-26-004906-index.htm
- Apr 28, 2026: Giovanni Angelini (President Europe, Africa, MEPA) sold 6,000 shares, about $56,880. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520826004733/0001225208-26-004733-index.htm
- Nov 10, 2025: Giovanni Angelini (President Europe, Africa, MEPA) bought 10,000 shares, about $89,500. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520825009080/0001225208-25-009080-index.htm
- Aug 21, 2025: Devin McGranahan (CEO & President) bought 176,470 shares, about $1.5M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520825007448/0001225208-25-007448-index.htm
- Aug 18, 2025: Matthew Cagwin (Chief Financial Officer) bought 17,500 shares, about $146,300. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000122520825007375/0001225208-25-007375-index.htm

## What management said

- "As we move through the second half of the year, we continue to make progress against our Beyond strategy" Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer (8-K filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526447234/wu-ex99_1.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Nov 3, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526444420/d179122d8k.htm
- 10-K filed Feb 20, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526061340/wu-20251231.htm
- 10-Q filed Jul 30, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526326355/wu-20260630.htm
- DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000120677426000167/wu4500131_def14a.htm

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