Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $365.33 According to Analysts

Key Points

• Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus on WTW, with 10 buy ratings and six holds and an average 12-month price target of $365.33. Recent targets range from $317 to $455, though Mizuho lowered its target to $349.
• WTW exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $3.35 in adjusted EPS versus a $3.12 consensus and $2.47 billion in revenue, up 9.1% year over year.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.96, equivalent to $3.84 annually and a 1.3% yield; institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.09% of the stock.

Shares of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW - Get Free Report) have received an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the sixteen research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $365.33.

A number of research firms have commented on WTW. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $381.00 to $394.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $283.00 to $317.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Truist Financial upped their price objective on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $320.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Mizuho decreased their price objective on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $380.00 to $349.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their target price on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $391.00 to $455.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th.

Willis Towers Watson Public Trading Up 2.5%

NASDAQ:WTW opened at $297.86 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $27.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.32, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 0.46. Willis Towers Watson Public has a 52 week low of $240.61 and a 52 week high of $351.51. The company has a quick ratio of 1.68, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $322.26 and a 200 day moving average of $292.18.

Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $3.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.12 by $0.23. The business had revenue of $2.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.42 billion. Willis Towers Watson Public had a net margin of 15.49% and a return on equity of 22.19%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.86 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Willis Towers Watson Public will post 19.8 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Willis Towers Watson Public Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be issued a $0.96 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a $3.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Willis Towers Watson Public's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 23.62%.

More Willis Towers Watson Public News

Here are the key news stories impacting Willis Towers Watson Public this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $332 from $303, implying additional upside, while maintaining an Equal Weight rating. The higher target reflects a more constructive valuation outlook. Barclays raises target for Willis Towers Watson stock to USD 332.00
• Positive Sentiment: WTW’s growth momentum remains a key support: approximately 5% organic growth is being driven by specialty offerings, strong client retention and new business wins. These factors may help offset pressure from softer insurance pricing. Can Willis Towers Growth Momentum Continue Amid Soft Pricing?
• Positive Sentiment: A global increase in mergers and acquisitions, particularly larger transactions, could support demand for WTW’s corporate risk, insurance and transaction-related advisory services. Global M&A market hits new high as bigger deals dominate
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho cut its price target to $349 from $380 but retained an Outperform rating. The reduced target signals more cautious assumptions, although it still indicates meaningful potential upside. Mizuho target revision
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating, suggesting limited conviction that near-term catalysts will materially change the investment case. Morgan Stanley maintains Hold rating
• Negative Sentiment: WTW highlighted uncertainty over future workforce skills and the need for greater reskilling support. If organizations struggle to adapt to artificial intelligence and other technology shifts, the issue could create execution and client-demand risks. Uncertainty about future skills is emerging as the next workforce risk

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Willis Towers Watson Public

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. grew its stake in Willis Towers Watson Public by 6.4% during the 3rd quarter. Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. now owns 28,154 shares of the company's stock valued at $8,115,000 after purchasing an additional 1,700 shares during the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 6.5% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,196 shares of the company's stock worth $633,000 after purchasing an additional 134 shares during the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 3.3% during the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,056 shares of the company's stock worth $304,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares during the period. Everhart Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Willis Towers Watson Public in the third quarter valued at approximately $207,000. Finally, Atmos Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Willis Towers Watson Public in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $55,000. 93.09% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Willis Towers Watson Public Company Profile

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company, operating under the name WTW, is a global advisory, broking and solutions company. It helps organizations manage risk, optimize employee benefits and support their workforce strategies, while also providing investment, data and technology services.

WTW's principal activities include insurance brokerage and risk management, health and benefits consulting, retirement and investment advisory services, actuarial consulting, executive compensation and talent management.

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