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Western Union Company (WU)
NYSE:WU
US Market
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Western Union (WU) Ownership - Who Owns Western Union?

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Western Union (WU) Ownership Overview

1.51%28.69%21.69%33.32%14.78%
21.69% Other Institutional Investors
33.32% ETFs
14.78% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Western Union (WU) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 83.71% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.51% is owned by Insiders, and 14.78% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Western Union (WU) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 50.38% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.51% is owned by Insiders, and 33.32% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
May 04, 2026
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$183784
Apr 30, 2026
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$56820
Nov 12, 2025
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$89500
Aug 25, 2025
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$1496466

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
34,875,845Institution11.16%262,963,871
29,456,337Institution9.43%222,100,781
25,464,293Institution8.15%192,000,769
14,269,948Institution4.57%107,595,408
10,351,013Institution3.31%78,046,638
6,391,540Institution2.05%48,192,212
5,264,815Institution1.69%39,696,705
5,216,446Institution1.67%39,332,003
4,790,273Institution1.53%36,118,658
4,744,140Institution1.52%35,770,816

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
25,464,293Institution8.15%192,000,769
14,269,948Institution4.57%107,595,408
6,391,540Institution2.05%48,192,212
5,216,446Institution1.67%39,332,003
4,790,273Institution1.53%36,118,658
3,346,892Institution1.07%25,235,566
3,029,661Institution0.97%22,843,644
2,643,300Institution0.85%19,930,482
2,249,433Institution0.72%16,960,725
2,050,234Institution0.66%15,458,764

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
16,847,351Institution5.39%121,974,821
11,603,401Institution3.71%125,432,765
9,994,587Institution3.20%81,255,992
7,899,703Institution2.53%55,534,912
7,216,118Institution2.31%58,667,039
4,646,890Institution1.49%37,779,216
3,586,477Institution1.15%29,158,058
2,877,159Institution0.92%20,888,174
2,719,773Institution0.87%19,691,157
2,607,574Institution0.83%18,878,836

FAQ

Who Owns Western Union Company (WU)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 21.69% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 1.51% is held by insiders, and 14.78% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Western Union Company (WU) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 21.69% of Western Union Company (WU) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of Western Union Company (WU) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 14.78% of Western Union Company (WU) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of Western Union Company (WU)?
        iShares owns the most shares of Western Union Company (WU).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.