Western Union shares fall 6% after first-quarter earnings miss amid Trump immigration policy
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Updated · Barron's · Apr 29
Western Union shares fall 6% after first-quarter earnings miss amid Trump immigration policy
7 articles · Updated · Barron's · Apr 29
Western Union reported Q1 earnings below Wall Street expectations, with shares dropping to about $9.40 and a 10% dividend yield.
The company cited President Trump's immigration crackdown as a key factor reducing remittance flows from the US to Latin America, impacting earnings.
Western Union faces additional challenges from rising mobile payment competitors and declining revenue, but is pursuing digital acquisitions and expects 6–9% revenue growth in 2026, with its dividend not immediately at risk.
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