THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY (WU) Return on equity 2016–2025
THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY (WU) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
52.2%FY2025 · since FY2016: 28.1% → 52.2%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 52.2% | -44.3 pp |
| FY2024 | 96.4% | -34.3 pp |
| FY2023 | 130.7% | -59.9 pp |
| FY2022 | 190.6% | -36.0 pp |
| FY2021 | 226.6% | -172.3 pp |
| FY2020 | 398.9% | — |
| FY2016 | 28.1% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice