Western Union's Q4 2021 revenue increased by 1% to $1.3 billion, driven by digital money transfer and Business Solutions, although retail money transfer declined. GAAP EPS was $0.42, while adjusted EPS reached $0.64. The company announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program and a dividend of $0.235 per share.
Digital money transfer revenues increased 13% on a reported basis.
Western Union Business Solutions revenues increased 22% on a reported and constant currency basis.
GAAP operating margin in the quarter was 24.7%, compared to 17.9% in the prior year period.
Company returned $268 million to shareholders in the fourth quarter.
The Company expects the following financial outlook for full year 2022, which assumes no material change in macro-economic conditions.