Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company

NasdaqGS:WTW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$27.4b

Willis Towers Watson Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Willis Towers Watson's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -13.3%, while the Insurance industry saw earnings growing at 14.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3% per year. Willis Towers Watson's return on equity is 20.8%, and it has net margins of 16.8%.

Key information

-13.30%

Earnings growth rate

-6.27%

EPS growth rate

Insurance Industry Growth8.02%
Revenue growth rate2.99%
Return on equity20.81%
Net Margin16.84%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 03

WTW: AI Productivity And Specialty Focus Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Willis Towers Watson by about $20 to $334. This reflects updated assumptions around slightly slower revenue growth, a modestly higher discount rate, a somewhat higher profit margin, and a lower future P/E, even as recent research includes both target cuts and a couple of rating upgrades.
Seeking Alpha • Jun 03

Willis Towers Watson: Unfairly Punished After A Cyclical Hiccup

Summary Willis Towers Watson remains a 'buy' despite a 20% share price decline and persistent AI disintermediation fears. WTW's bespoke insurance broking and consulting model is less vulnerable to rapid AI disruption than commoditized segments; AI also enhances internal productivity. Q1 results showed muted 3% organic growth, but 19% EPS growth and expanding margins, supported by buybacks and cost efficiency. With a strong balance sheet, 7% free cash flow yield, and fair value estimated at $300–320, I expect ~12% long-term returns. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 01

WTW: AI Productivity And Margin Durability Will Support Upside Beyond Sector Reset

Willis Towers Watson's analyst price targets have shifted lower, reflected in an updated fair value estimate moving from about $370.63 to $354.74, as analysts factor in a series of recent target cuts, balanced against mixed views on AI risks and the resilience of the broker business model. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Willis Towers Watson reflects a mix of optimism about the company’s execution and resilience, alongside caution around sector headwinds and valuation reset.
Narrative Update • Mar 27

WTW: AI Productivity And Margin Durability Will Drive Upside In Softer P&C Cycle

Analysts have inched up their blended price target for Willis Towers Watson to $370.63, with recent research pointing to AI as a productivity tool that could support margins and to what they see as resilient broker business fundamentals despite earlier sector weakness. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Willis Towers Watson highlights a split view, with some firms pointing to resilience in the broker model and AI as a support for margins, while others focus on softer pricing trends and sector wide pressures on growth and valuation.
Narrative Update • Mar 11

WTW: Differentiated Underwriting And Margin Durability Will Drive Upside In Softer P&C Cycle

The updated analyst price target for Willis Towers Watson edges down by about $2.60 to roughly $369, as analysts recalibrate assumptions around sector wide P&C softness, AI related headwinds, and the importance of underwriting differentiation and margin resilience. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Willis Towers Watson points to a mixed setup, with target prices adjusted both higher and lower as investors weigh softer P&C pricing, AI related pressures, and the importance of underwriting and margin quality.
Narrative Update • Feb 24

WTW: Softer P&C Cycle Will Test Broker Margins Yet Support Upside

Analysts have made a modest downward adjustment to their Willis Towers Watson price target, with updated assumptions reflecting slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin expectations, alongside a lower future P/E multiple of about 20.8x, consistent with mixed recent Street revisions that include both target raises and cuts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Willis Towers Watson reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets in both directions.
Narrative Update • Feb 09

WTW: Softer P&C Cycle Will Test Broker Resilience And Execution

Analysts lifted their price targets on Willis Towers Watson by a few dollars to the mid US$370s, citing refreshed models that reflect a slightly higher fair value estimate, modestly stronger assumed revenue growth, and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple despite a small increase in the discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed but generally constructive tone around Willis Towers Watson, with several firms moving price targets into the low to high US$300s and one firm taking a more cautious stance with a lower target.
Narrative Update • Jan 26

WTW: Softer P&C Cycle Will Test Broker Margins And Execution

Analysts have made only a marginal adjustment to their price targets on Willis Towers Watson, with a small pullback led by a US$20 cut at Cantor Fitzgerald, partly offset by a series of modest increases from other firms that reflect updated views on insurance pricing, broker organic growth and margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Willis Towers Watson points to a mixed, but generally constructive, tone around the shares, with several firms lifting valuation targets while a smaller group trims expectations based on sector and company specific factors.
Narrative Update • Jan 12

WTW: Softer P&C Cycle Will Shape Future Earnings Power

Narrative Update: Willis Towers Watson Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have modestly adjusted their view on Willis Towers Watson, with the intrinsic value estimate easing by about US$2 to roughly US$369 per share. Slightly higher discount rates and margin pressure offset expectations for somewhat stronger revenue growth and a higher future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Nov 01

WTW: Free Cash Flow Will Support Margin Expansion Through 2027

Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value price target for Willis Towers Watson to $371.61 from $374.44. This change reflects mixed results in recent quarterly performance and evolving sector fundamentals.
Narrative Update • Oct 18

AI And Cybersecurity Will Expand Advanced Risk Consulting

Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Willis Towers Watson, increasing the price target by approximately $6 to $374. They cite ongoing margin improvement, steady revenue growth, and sector resilience amid macro uncertainties.
Narrative Update • Oct 03

AI And Cybersecurity Will Expand Advanced Risk Consulting

Willis Towers Watson's fair value estimate has increased modestly from $364.50 to $368.78. Analysts point to sustained margin expansion and solid sector fundamentals supporting a higher price target for the firm.
Seeking Alpha • Apr 24

Willis Towers Watson: Solid Q1, But A Full Valuation

Summary Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company shares rose 24% over the past year, driven by its stable business model and minimal economic cyclicality. Q1 results showed solid performance with 5% organic revenue growth and improved operating margins, despite a 5% revenue decline due to the TRANZACT sale. WTW maintains a strong balance sheet, targets $1.5 billion in buybacks, and offers a 5-6% capital return yield, primarily through buybacks. Despite solid fundamentals, WTW's valuation appears full, leading to a hold rating as shares are near fair value with limited upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Willis Towers Watson makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:WTW Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 269,8971,6671560
31 Dec 259,7081,6051560
30 Sep 259,8072,1161290
30 Jun 259,8081371320
31 Mar 259,812-531420
31 Dec 249,930-981590
30 Sep 249,809-7221620
30 Jun 249,6861,0891750
31 Mar 249,5801,0421830
31 Dec 239,4831,0551730
30 Sep 239,2911,0341990
30 Jun 239,0781,0801590
31 Mar 238,9501,1411780
31 Dec 228,8661,0491890
30 Sep 228,8501,0171960
30 Jun 228,8701,7502370
31 Mar 228,9301,7102240
31 Dec 218,9982,1422260
30 Sep 218,9612,0442330
30 Jun 218,8851,2472370
31 Mar 218,3779762370
31 Dec 208,6157382350
30 Sep 208,6368112370
30 Jun 208,7287682360
31 Mar 209,1931,0622400
31 Dec 198,3708202440
30 Sep 198,7218782400
30 Jun 198,5918472390
31 Mar 198,5337672400
31 Dec 188,5136952430
30 Sep 188,2195624880
30 Jun 188,2124644300
31 Mar 188,1754393660
31 Dec 178,2025682610
30 Sep 178,0284953020
30 Jun 177,9375173020
31 Mar 177,8785263020
31 Dec 167,8874503020
30 Sep 166,84425400
30 Jun 165,92440300
31 Mar 164,94740100
31 Dec 153,8093431420
30 Sep 153,77847300

Quality Earnings: WTW has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: WTW became profitable in the past.

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: WTW's earnings have declined by 13.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: WTW has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: WTW has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Insurance industry (36.2%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: WTW's Return on Equity (20.8%) is considered high.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/13 09:51
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/10 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is covered by 30 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Mark MarconBaird
Taylor ScottBarclays
null nullBMO Capital Markets Equity Research