Company / Share Buybacks
Western Union Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$234.6M
FY2025
5-year range
$186.2M / $409.9M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+26.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#101 of 302
Financials
What the data says
At $235M, Western Union's share buybacks ranks #101 of 302 in the Financials sector. Share Buybacks returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching $235M.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$235M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.4%.
Declined from $308M to $235M over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -14.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -0.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#101 of 302 in FinancialsTop 33% of 302This company $234.6M Sector average $882.6M
▼
-73.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -0.4%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, share buybacks increased 26.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #101 out of 302 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.82 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong return on equity: 83.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $234.6M | +26.0% |
| FY2024 | $186.2M | -39.6% |
| FY2023 | $308.4M | -16.6% |
| FY2022 | $369.9M | -9.8% |
| FY2021 | $409.9M | +71.0% |
| FY2020 | $239.7M | -56.6% |
| FY2019 | $552.6M | +34.0% |
| FY2018 | $412.4M | -18.0% |
| FY2017 | $502.8M | +0.2% |
| FY2016 | $501.6M | -1.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026