Western Union Co
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Western Union Co (WU)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.3% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 102.6%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 7.98 | 24,889,364 | -21.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.80 | 18,080,563 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Schroder Investment Management Group | 5.56 | 17,339,510 | +3.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | 4.70 | 14,673,095 | +0.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.55 | 14,187,010 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Allianz Asset Management AG | 3.72 | 11,616,948 | +12.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.62 | 11,282,347 | -19.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| LSV Asset Management | 3.52 | 10,977,158 | +9.6 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 6.09 | 19,001,143 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
| American Funds Capital Inc Bldr A | 4.58 | 14,269,948 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksworth Benjamin Scott | Chief Operating Officer | 313,891 | 2,040,292 $ | Sep 8, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Hawksworth Benjamin Scott | Chief Operating Officer | Other | 8,569 | 7.00 | 59,983 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.