Western Union (WU) Reports In-Line Q4 EPS, Revenues Miss; Offers FY19 EPS Mid-Point Guidance Below Consensus

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Western Union Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

February 7, 2019 4:05 PM EST

Strong digital growth
Full year operating margin 20.1%
Over $740 million returned to shareholders in 2018
Quarterly dividend increased 5%

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, today reported financial results for the 2018 fourth quarter and full year and provided its financial outlook for 2019.

GAAP earnings per share in the fourth quarter was $0.48 compared to a loss of ($2.44) in the prior year period, as the prior year period was negatively... More