Western Union (WU)
NYSE:WU
Western Union (WU) Ownership Overview
1.51% Insiders
27.33% Mutual Funds
0.29% Other Institutional Investors
30.48% ETFs
40.39% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Western Union (WU) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 58.10% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.51% is owned by Insiders, and 40.39% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Nov 12, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $89500 | |
Aug 25, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $1496466 | |
Aug 20, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $146300 |
Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity
Date | Firm | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Dec 31, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $23917 | |
Dec 31, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $138449 | |
Dec 31, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $147870 | |
Dec 31, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $977550 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29,395,642 | Institution | 9.38% | 261,033,301 | |
| 28,568,367 | Institution | 9.11% | 253,687,099 | |
| 25,453,144 | Institution | 8.12% | 226,023,919 | |
| 13,519,548 | Institution | 4.31% | 120,053,586 | |
| 9,884,141 | Institution | 3.15% | 87,771,172 | |
| 5,257,550 | Institution | 1.68% | 46,687,044 | |
| 5,216,446 | Institution | 1.66% | 46,322,040 | |
| 5,114,554 | Institution | 1.63% | 45,417,240 | |
| 5,005,978 | Institution | 1.60% | 44,453,085 | |
| 4,544,401 | Institution | 1.45% | 40,354,281 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,453,144 | Institution | 8.12% | 226,023,919 | |
| 13,519,548 | Institution | 4.31% | 120,053,586 | |
| 5,216,446 | Institution | 1.66% | 46,322,040 | |
| 5,114,554 | Institution | 1.63% | 45,417,240 | |
| 5,005,978 | Institution | 1.60% | 44,453,085 | |
| 3,129,931 | Institution | 1.00% | 27,793,787 | |
| 2,976,576 | Institution | 0.95% | 26,431,995 | |
| 2,693,600 | Institution | 0.86% | 23,919,168 | |
| 2,074,964 | Institution | 0.66% | 18,425,680 | |
| 1,977,817 | Institution | 0.63% | 17,563,015 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,603,401 | Institution | 3.70% | 125,432,765 | |
| 11,577,510 | Institution | 3.69% | 102,808,289 | |
| 10,028,757 | Institution | 3.20% | 96,576,930 | |
| 7,231,533 | Institution | 2.31% | 65,083,797 | |
| 7,218,151 | Institution | 2.30% | 69,510,794 | |
| 4,635,930 | Institution | 1.48% | 44,644,006 | |
| 3,458,910 | Institution | 1.10% | 33,309,303 | |
| 2,879,471 | Institution | 0.92% | 25,915,239 | |
| 2,372,939 | Institution | 0.76% | 21,071,698 | |
| 2,097,460 | Institution | 0.67% | 18,625,445 |
FAQ
Who Owns Western Union (WU)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 0.29% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 1.51% is held by insiders, and 40.39% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of Western Union (WU) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 0.29% of Western Union (WU) stock is held by institutional investors.
What percentage of Western Union (WU) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 40.39% of Western Union (WU) stock is held by retail investors.
Who owns the most shares of Western Union (WU)?
Vanguard owns the most shares of Western Union (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.