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 | 10.07 | 31,403,327 | +26.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.74 | 17,907,483 | -1.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| 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 | 4.49 | 14,018,732 | -1.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Allianz Asset Management AG | 3.72 | 11,616,948 | +12.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.63 | 11,310,742 | +0.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 3.61 | 11,246,081 | +2.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| 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 | 5.99 | 18,670,296 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelini Giovanni | President Europe, Africa, MEPA | 377,103 | 2,338,039 $ | Oct 2, 2026 | direct |
| Hawksworth Benjamin Scott | Chief Operating Officer | 313,891 | 1,946,124 $ | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Angelini Giovanni | President Europe, Africa, MEPA | Other | 1,035 | 6.00 | 6,210 |
| 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: October 30, 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.