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Corpay (CPAY) reported Q2 revenue of $1.34B, up 21.5% YoY, beating estimates. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) saw $117.9B revenue, up 19.2% YoY, outperforming expectations. Western Union (WU) reported $1.01B revenue, down 1.3% YoY, missing estimates. Euronet (EEFT) reported $1.11B revenue, up 3.2% YoY, lagging expectations. NerdWallet (NRDS) reported $197.3M revenue, up 5.6% YoY, topping estimates. Diversified financial services stocks averaged 3.8% gain post-earnings.

Western Union (WU) reported a 25% increase in digital transactions but only 6% revenue growth in Q2 2026, with operating margins falling to 15%. The Beyond Efficiency program aims for $200M in savings by 2027. WU's full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance was revised down to $1.25-$1.35. Competitors like Euronet (EEFT) and Remitly (RELY) are expanding their digital payment infrastructures. WU shares have declined 16% over the past year, outperforming the industry's 14.7% drop.

Western Union said California’s DFPI suspended its prior approval extension for Western Union’s acquisition of International Money Express, adding delays. The move followed the same day New York regulators approved the deal, after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged a block. The $16.00 per share, about $500 million enterprise value deal was announced a year ago.

NYDFS approved Western Union’s pending $500 million acquisition of Intermex after Western Union made commitments on remittance services and locations in New York, according to a release. California’s DFPI suspended an approval extension, citing a need for further review of operational impacts. Western Union and Intermex plan to address DFPI questions to seek reinstatement.

Western Union said New York regulators approved the indirect change of control for Intermex’s New York-licensed money transmitter tied to the acquisition. The company also entered an Assurance of Discontinuance with the NY Attorney General and agreed to three-year NY commitments on remittances, retail footprint, reporting, and an independent auditor. California’s prior approval extension was suspended and engagement with DFPI is planned before closing.

Western Union said New York has approved its acquisition of Intermex, while California has paused its review, according to the company. The update affects the regulatory timeline for the deal and could influence investor expectations for Western Union’s transaction closing.