Pictet Asset Management Holding SA Reduces Holdings in Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company $WTW

Key Points

• Pictet Asset Management trimmed its stake in Willis Towers Watson by 11.3%, selling 6,804 shares and leaving it with 53,445 shares worth about $17.56 million as of the latest 13F filing.
• Q1 results beat on EPS (EPS $3.72 vs. $3.65) with revenue up 8.5% to $2.41B, but the print prompted several analysts to cut targets and revise forecasts—yet consensus remains a “Moderate Buy” with an average target of $353.60.
• Willis Towers Watson also raised its quarterly dividend to $0.96 (annualized $3.84, ~1.5% yield); the stock trades near $256 with a market cap around $24.15 billion.

Pictet Asset Management Holding SA decreased its position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW - Free Report) by 11.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 53,445 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,804 shares during the quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA owned approximately 0.06% of Willis Towers Watson Public worth $17,562,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Alpine Bank Wealth Management purchased a new position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Willis Towers Watson Public by 375.0% during the 4th quarter. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC now owns 76 shares of the company's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. increased its stake in Willis Towers Watson Public by 8,200.0% in the third quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. now owns 83 shares of the company's stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 82 shares during the period. Raiffeisen Bank International AG purchased a new stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public in the third quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Quent Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 93.09% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently commented on WTW. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, April 25th. BMO Capital Markets raised shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and dropped their target price for the company from $347.00 to $300.00 in a report on Friday. Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their price target on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $363.00 to $354.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Barclays decreased their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $341.00 to $322.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Citigroup dropped their price objective on Willis Towers Watson Public from $366.00 to $300.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Willis Towers Watson Public has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $353.60.

Trending Headlines about Willis Towers Watson Public

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

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets upgraded WTW from "market perform" to "outperform" and set a $300 price target (down from $347), signaling continued buy-side conviction and ~17% upside from the current price. BMO Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler kept an "overweight" rating while lowering its target to $283, indicating the firm still expects shares to outperform despite trimming expectations (~10% upside). Piper Sandler Note
• Neutral Sentiment: WTW reported Q1 EPS of $3.72, beating consensus (~$3.65) and showing revenue up 8.5% to $2.41B—overall a mixed print where profitability beat but top-line/segment nuance left analysts parsing growth vs. guidance. Q1 Press Release / Slides
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup cut its price target sharply from $366 to $300 and moved to a "neutral" rating — a material trimming of expectations that removes a key bullish price target and adds selling pressure. Citigroup Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts “slashed” forecasts and reassessed models after the Q1 release, increasing downward pressure on short‑term sentiment as firms lower revenue/profit projections. Analyst Revisions
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage and headlines highlighted that the stock “slumped” after what some outlets called disappointing Q1 revenue details, reinforcing negative momentum for traders. Seeking Alpha: Slump
• Negative Sentiment: Johnson Fistel announced an investigation into potential claims on behalf of WTW shareholders relating to executive conduct, adding legal and reputational risk that can weigh on the stock until resolved. Johnson Fistel Notice

Willis Towers Watson Public Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ WTW opened at $256.34 on Friday. The firm's 50-day moving average is $291.72 and its two-hundred day moving average is $311.58. The company has a market capitalization of $24.15 billion, a PE ratio of 15.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 0.45. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company has a 12-month low of $246.60 and a 12-month high of $352.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 2.92 and a quick ratio of 2.21.

Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $3.72 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.65 by $0.07. Willis Towers Watson Public had a net margin of 16.84% and a return on equity of 21.52%. The business had revenue of $2.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.41 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $3.13 EPS. The company's revenue was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company will post 19.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Willis Towers Watson Public Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were given a $0.96 dividend. This is an increase from Willis Towers Watson Public's previous quarterly dividend of $0.92. This represents a $3.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31st. Willis Towers Watson Public's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 23.44%.

About Willis Towers Watson Public

Willis Towers Watson Public NASDAQ: WTW is a global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps organizations manage risk, optimize benefits and cultivate talent. The firm combines insurance brokerage and risk management capabilities with human capital and benefits consulting, actuarial and analytics services, and technology-enabled solutions. Willis Towers Watson serves a broad client base that includes multinational and mid-sized corporations, public sector organizations, insurers and investment managers.

The company's core activities encompass commercial and reinsurance brokerage, risk transfer and risk-financing advice, and claims advocacy, alongside employee benefits and retirement consulting.

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