If you'd invested in Western Union (WU): performance and returns
Looking for Western Union's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Western Union have returned?
This calculator shows how much Western Union stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Western Union
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $743 | -26% |
| 3 years ago | $572 | -43% |
| 5 years ago | $359 | -64% |
| 10 years ago | $440 | -56% |
| since inception (2006) | $346 | -65% |
Return by year (Western Union)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -15% | $846 (-15%) |
| 2025 | -12% | $743 (-26%) |
| 2024 | -11% | $661 (-34%) |
| 2023 | -13% | $572 (-43%) |
| 2022 | -23% | $442 (-56%) |
| 2021 | -19% | $359 (-64%) |
| 2020 | -18% | $294 (-71%) |
| 2019 | +57% | $462 (-54%) |
| 2018 | -10% | $415 (-59%) |
| 2017 | -12% | $363 (-64%) |
| 2016 | +21% | $440 (-56%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does WU return?
$1,000 invested in Western Union 10 years ago would be worth $440 today, i.e. -8%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was WU's best/worst year?
Best year: 2019 (+57%). Worst year: 2022 (-23%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in WU since inception be worth?
Since 2006, $1,000 would have become $346 (-65%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Western Union's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Western Union pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Western Union's average annual return (ROI)?
Western Union's return on investment is about -8%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.