Western Union Co (WU) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Western Union Co (WU) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.61x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of $63.50 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($104.90 Million). Explore reinvestment intensity of Western Union Co to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Western Union Co Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2001–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Western Union Co across 24 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see WU cash flow metrics.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Western Union Co (2001–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Western Union Co. Check WU total capital reinvestment ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.72x | $392.90 Million | $543.70 Million | $150.80 Million | ▼ -20.4% |
| 2024 | 0.91x | $368.90 Million | $406.30 Million | $37.40 Million | ▲ +11.9% |
| 2023 | 0.81x | $635.30 Million | $783.10 Million | $147.80 Million | ▲ +26.4% |
| 2022 | 0.64x | $373.40 Million | $581.60 Million | $208.20 Million | ▼ -19.2% |
| 2021 | 0.79x | $830.70 Million | $1.05 Billion | $214.60 Million | ▼ -3.2% |
| 2020 | 0.82x | $720.70 Million | $877.50 Million | $156.80 Million | ▼ -4.5% |
| 2019 | 0.86x | $786.90 Million | $914.60 Million | $127.70 Million | ▲ +46.5% |
| 2018 | 0.59x | $482.30 Million | $821.30 Million | $339.00 Million | ▼ -22.9% |
| 2017 | 0.76x | $564.90 Million | $742.00 Million | $177.10 Million | ▼ -2.3% |
| 2016 | 0.78x | $812.10 Million | $1.04 Billion | $229.80 Million | ▲ +3.8% |
| 2015 | 0.75x | $804.60 Million | $1.07 Billion | $266.50 Million | ▼ -9.4% |
| 2014 | 0.83x | $866.90 Million | $1.05 Billion | $179.00 Million | ▲ +6.5% |
| 2013 | 0.78x | $847.30 Million | $1.09 Billion | $241.30 Million | ▲ +0.6% |
| 2012 | 0.77x | $917.10 Million | $1.19 Billion | $268.20 Million | ▼ -10.2% |
| 2011 | 0.86x | $1.01 Billion | $1.17 Billion | $162.50 Million | ▼ -2.7% |
| 2010 | 0.89x | $880.70 Million | $994.40 Million | $113.70 Million | ▼ -3.6% |
| 2009 | 0.92x | $1.12 Billion | $1.22 Billion | $98.90 Million | ▼ -2.6% |
| 2008 | 0.94x | $1.18 Billion | $1.25 Billion | $70.90 Million | ▲ +14.2% |
| 2007 | 0.83x | $911.40 Million | $1.10 Billion | $192.10 Million | ▲ +1.0% |
| 2006 | 0.82x | $906.60 Million | $1.11 Billion | $202.30 Million | ▼ -12.6% |
| 2005 | 0.94x | $937.80 Million | $1.00 Billion | $65.00 Million | ▼ -9.1% |
| 2004 | 1.03x | $933.50 Million | $907.00 Million | $26.50 Million | ▲ +2.9% |
| 2002 | 1.00x | $607.50 Million | $607.50 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.00x | $526.10 Million | $526.10 Million | $0.00 | — |