Western Union shares drop 33% amid regulatory setbacks and cut 2026 EPS guidance, dividend yield hits 15%.

Western Union has faced significant challenges after lowering its 2026 earnings per share guidance and encountering two major regulatory issues: California's suspension of the Intermex deal approval and an AUSTRAC investigation into its anti-money laundering controls. These setbacks have caused the stock to fall about 33% over the past year, pushing its quarterly dividend yield to around 15%, a level that often signals dividend risk. Despite this, the $0.94 annual dividend appears sustainable based on current guidance, though risks remain ahead of the November earnings report. The shares trade at roughly 4 times projected 2027 earnings, suggesting much of the negative news is already priced in, leading some analysts to rate the stock as a Buy.

Western Union shares trade at USD 6.17 on Pluang as of Oct 31, 2026 20:41 WIB, down 0.72% for the day. The stock shows a high dividend yield of 15.26%, reflecting its current payout level. Order activity on Pluang is fully on the sell side, indicating cautious sentiment among investors.