NYSE$WU
Western Union Company · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Western Union's third quarter earnings were reported with revenue growth of 2% and GAAP EPS of $0.57.
Western Union reported a 2% increase in revenue to $1.3 billion, driven by digital money transfer and Business Solutions, offset by retail money transfer decline. GAAP EPS was $0.57 and adjusted EPS was $0.63.
- Total Company GAAP revenues grew to $1.3 billion.
- GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $0.57, adjusted EPS of $0.63.
- Digital money transfer revenues continued double-digit growth achieving quarterly highs for transactions and principal.
- The company advanced its ecosystem strategy with the launch of WU Shop and an upcoming pilot of digital banking services in select countries.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Western Union · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.29B
Revenue by segment
Western Union · $1.1B total across 1 segment · Q3 2021
- Consumer Money Transfer$1.1B-0.2%100.0%
Forward guidance
The Company updated its financial outlook for 2021, which was previously reported on August 4. GAAP and constant currency revenue were revised to reflect recent business trends and macroeconomic conditions.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021
-0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
-1.0%
Avg return
30 days after
44%
32 / 73 earnings
Positive
+10.1%
Q3 2025
Best reaction
-29.0%
Q3 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -4.6% | -3.8% | -10.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -1.8% | +2.8% | -4.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +10.1% | +17.2% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.5% | +0.0% | -7.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.1% | +0.7% | +11.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.8% | -3.3% | -4.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -7.7% | -10.6% | -6.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.8% | +0.8% | -4.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.5% | +0.6% | +13.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -12.1% | -17.4% | -9.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.1% | -2.4% | -4.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | +7.2% | +11.8% | +6.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.6% | +0.1% | -19.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.5% | -5.2% | +7.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.1% | -3.5% | -13.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | -9.9% | -6.6% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.8% | +7.3% | -8.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.4% | -3.6% | -8.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -2.1% | -0.0% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.6% | -2.1% | -2.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.8% | +2.7% | +5.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.0% | +1.7% | +11.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -5.5% | -3.9% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.3% | +5.7% | +24.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -7.7% | -7.3% | -26.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.1% | +5.2% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +3.9% | +1.8% | +5.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.1% | +0.9% | +3.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -3.2% | -3.3% | -3.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.7% | +2.4% | +3.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.7% | -4.9% | -6.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.5% | -0.7% | +0.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.7% | +2.5% | +1.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.4% | -4.1% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.2% | -1.0% | -3.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.6% | -2.9% | -2.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.9% | -1.2% | -1.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.8% | -2.2% | +3.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +5.4% | +6.2% | +10.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -12.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -29.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2008 | +3.1% | — | — |
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