NYSE:WU · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.07 today
Vol 3.65M · Avg 8.74M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of The Western Union Company earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare WU returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
52.2%
avg -150.7%
ROIC
14.5%
avg 12.6%
ROA
6.0%
avg 7.2%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 52.2% versus its period average of -150.7%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Devin McGranahan | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $1.68M | — | 56 | $1.86M | 0.60% |
Matthew Cagwin | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $908,600.00 | — | 51 | $444,264.36 | 0.14% |
Benjamin Hawksworth | Executive VP & COO | $804,900.00 | — | 48 | $251,429.00 | 0.08% |
Giovanni Angelini | President of Europe, Africa & MEPA | $768,300.00 | — | 56 | $378,138.00 | 0.12% |
Benjamin Carlton Adams | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | $693,100.00 | — | 54 | $251,429.00 | 0.08% |
Barry D. Cooper | Chief Accounting Officer & Controller | — | — | 59 | $47,168.00 | 0.02% |
Tom Hadley | Head of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Cherie Axelrod | Executive Vice President and Chief Risk & Compliance Officer | — | — | 59 | $183,062.00 | 0.06% |
Karen Whalen | Chief People Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Ramya Narayanan | Chief Strategy & Development Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Bob Rupczynski | Chief Marketing Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
3
$1.73M
Sells
4
$240,733.34
Net Sentiment
+$1.49M
Net buying
Most Active
Adams Benjamin Carlton
3 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 3 buys worth $1.73M and 4 sells worth $240,733.34 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $1.49M. Adams Benjamin Carlton was the most active insider with 3 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -1.4% | +0.5% (15yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -1.1% | -2.3% (15yr)4 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | -6.5% | -2.5% (15yr)4 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | -5.9% | -2.3% (15yr)4 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at -1.1% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +0.5% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages WU?
The Western Union Company (WU) lists 11 active executives. The top listed executive is Barry D. Cooper, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller.
Are WU insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $107.21M.
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