Western Union CO.
- WU · NYSE
- Services-Business Services, NEC
- Denver, CO
- 9,600 employees
- CIK 0001365135
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Devin McGranahan President and Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-11-04
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Matthew Cagwin Chief Financial Officer 4/A, 2026-03-11 - Matt Cagwin Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer 10-K, 2026-02-20
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Benjamin Scott Hawksworth Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-09-09 -
Giovanni Angelini President Europe, Africa, MEPA 4, 2026-06-11 - Benjamin Carlton Adams Chief Legal Officer 4, 2026-05-04
What leadership is saying
“As we move through the second half of the year, we continue to make progress against our Beyond strategy”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 4, 2026
Western Union CO is a U.S. public company in services-business services, nec (SIC 7389), headquartered in Denver, CO. It trades as WU on NYSE. Revenue was $4.1B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, -3.8% from the year before. It reported about 9,600 employees. Devin McGranahan is President and Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.1B 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $4.2B 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $4.4B 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $4.5B 10-K, 2025-02-20 | $5.1B 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
| Operating income | $757M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $726M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $818M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $885M 10-K, 2025-02-20 | $1.1B 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
| SG&A | $743M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $863M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $868M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $964M 10-K, 2025-02-20 | $1.1B 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
| Net income | $500M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $934M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $626M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $911M 10-K, 2025-02-20 | $806M 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Devin McGranahan President and CEO Western Union | President and Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-11-04 |
| Matthew Cagwin Chief Financial Officer | Chief Financial Officer | 4/A, 2026-03-11 |
| Matt Cagwin | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| Benjamin Scott Hawksworth | Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-09-09 |
| Giovanni Angelini President, EMEA & APAC, Western Union | President Europe, Africa, MEPA | 4, 2026-06-11 |
| Benjamin Carlton Adams | Chief Legal Officer | 4, 2026-05-04 |
| Cherie Axelrod | Chief Enterprise Risk Officer | 4/A, 2026-03-11 |
| Barry D. Cooper SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-03-04 |
| Ben Hawksworth Chief Operating Officer | Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| Angela A. Sun | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-31 |
| Betsy D. Holden | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-31 |
| Jan Siegmund | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-31 |
| Jeffrey A. Joerres | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-31 |
| Julie M. Cameron-Doe | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-31 |
| Martin I. Cole | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-31 |
| Michael A. Miles, Jr. | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-31 |
What Western Union CO does
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.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 312.1 million (as of October 28, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $2.7B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 20, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 14, 2026 (filed March 31, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 31, 2026 |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP (Denver, Colorado) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Benjamin Carlton Adams Chief Legal Officer | Sale | 19,924 | $184K | Form 4, May 4, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 | Giovanni Angelini President Europe, Africa, MEPA | Sale | 6,000 | $57K | Form 4, April 30, 2026 |
| November 10, 2025 | Giovanni Angelini President Europe, Africa, MEPA | Buy | 10,000 | $90K | Form 4, November 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 | Devin McGranahan CEO & President | Buy | 176,470 | $1.5M | Form 4, August 25, 2025 |
| August 18, 2025 | Matthew Cagwin Chief Financial Officer | Buy | 17,500 | $146K | Form 4, August 20, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-11-03
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-02
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-08-14
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-07-30
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-23
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-06-24
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-05-18
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-05
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-04-24
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Western Union CO
- What does Western Union CO do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "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."
- What is Western Union CO's revenue?
- $4.1B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 20, 2026.
- Is Western Union CO profitable?
- Western Union CO reported net income of $500M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Western Union CO have?
- About 9,600 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Western Union CO?
- Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed November 4, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Western Union CO?
- Matthew Cagwin, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4/A filed March 11, 2026.
- Where is Western Union CO headquartered?
- Denver, CO.
- What is Western Union CO's stock ticker?
- WU on NYSE.
- What industry is Western Union CO in?
- Services-Business Services, NEC, SIC code 7389.
- What is Western Union CO's website?
- westernunion.com.
- When does Western Union CO report earnings next?
- February 9, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Western Union CO a public company?
- Yes. Western Union CO files with the SEC under CIK 0001365135 and trades as WU.
- Who audits Western Union CO?
- Ernst & Young LLP, Denver, Colorado, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Western Union CO are outstanding?
- 312.1 million shares as of October 28, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- What is Western Union CO's public float?
- $2.7B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 20, 2026.
- How many business segments does Western Union CO report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- When is Western Union CO's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 14, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 31, 2026.
- Have Western Union CO insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 18, 2025, officers and directors reported 2 open-market sales worth about $241K and 3 purchases worth about $1.7M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Benjamin Carlton Adams (Chief Legal Officer) sold 19,924 shares on May 1, 2026.