William Blair Issues Negative Outlook for WTW Earnings

Key Points

• William Blair has reduced its Q1 2026 earnings estimate for Willis Towers Watson from $3.64 to $3.63 per share, impacting the overall earnings outlook for the company.
• Shares of Willis Towers Watson have experienced price target cuts from multiple analysts, with Wells Fargo reducing their price target from $387 to $369, while Barclays lowered theirs from $316 to $305.
• The company reported a Q2 2023 EPS of $2.86, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.65, but also noted a slight revenue decline of 0.2% compared to the previous year.

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW - Free Report) - Stock analysts at William Blair decreased their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Willis Towers Watson Public in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, July 31st. William Blair analyst A. Klauber now forecasts that the company will earn $3.63 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $3.64. The consensus estimate for Willis Towers Watson Public's current full-year earnings is $17.32 per share. William Blair also issued estimates for Willis Towers Watson Public's Q3 2026 earnings at $3.49 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $19.27 EPS.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $387.00 to $369.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 10th. Barclays cut their price target on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $316.00 to $305.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 7th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut their price target on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $371.00 to $366.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 28th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $373.00 to $371.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $367.11.

Willis Towers Watson Public Stock Down 0.3%

Shares of NASDAQ WTW opened at $314.77 on Monday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $306.11 and a 200-day simple moving average of $316.30. The company has a market capitalization of $31.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 215.60, a P/E/G ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 1.90 and a quick ratio of 1.89. Willis Towers Watson Public has a 1 year low of $271.01 and a 1 year high of $344.14.

Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 31st. The company reported $2.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.65 by $0.21. Willis Towers Watson Public had a net margin of 1.40% and a return on equity of 21.60%. The company had revenue of $2.26 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.23 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.55 EPS. Willis Towers Watson Public's revenue was down .2% compared to the same quarter last year.

Willis Towers Watson Public Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 15th. Investors of record on Monday, June 30th were issued a $0.92 dividend. This represents a $3.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 30th. Willis Towers Watson Public's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 252.05%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Willis Towers Watson Public news, CFO Andrew Jay Krasner sold 1,600 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $315.75, for a total value of $505,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 11,982 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,783,316.50. This trade represents a 11.78% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Company insiders own 0.32% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Willis Towers Watson Public

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Wayfinding Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public during the 1st quarter worth $25,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 750.0% during the 1st quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 85 shares of the company's stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Crewe Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public during the 1st quarter worth $32,000. McIlrath & Eck LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public during the 4th quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 122.9% during the 1st quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 107 shares of the company's stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. 93.09% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Willis Towers Watson Public Company Profile

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company operates as an advisory, broking, and solutions company worldwide. It operates through two segments: Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking. The company offers strategy and design consulting, plan management service and support, broking and administration services for health, wellbeing, and other group benefit program, including medical, dental, disability, life, voluntary benefits and other coverages; actuarial support, plan design, and administrative services for pension and retirement savings plans; retirement consulting services and solutions; and integrated solutions that consists of investment discretionary management, pension administration, core actuarial, and communication and change management assistance services.

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