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Willis Towers Watson Public (WTW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$306.36 -1.44 (-0.47%)
Closing price 05/1/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Willis Towers Watson Public - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
8

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Willis Towers Watson Public in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WTW.

Consensus Price Target

$351.55
14.75% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Willis Towers Watson Public, the average price target is $351.55. The highest price target for WTW is $400.00, while the lowest price target for WTW is $272.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.75% from the current price of $306.36.
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WTW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/2/24 to 5/2/25
1 Month Ago
4/2/24 to 4/2/25
3 Months Ago
2/2/24 to 2/1/25
1 Year Ago
5/3/23 to 5/2/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$351.55$346.15$333.64$296.00
Forecasted Upside14.75% Upside2.59% Upside1.24% Upside17.23% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

WTW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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WTW Price Targets by Month

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Willis Towers Watson Public Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWillis Towers Watson PublicFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.73
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.75% Upside31.46% Upside19.83% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/28/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
5 of 5 stars
Meyer Shields
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$371.00 ➝ $366.00+21.55%
4/11/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Alex Scott
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Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$302.00 ➝ $316.00-1.88%
4/11/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
Andrew Andersen
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$373.00 ➝ $371.00+15.69%
3/18/2025UBS Group
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M. Lasser
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$344.00 ➝ $395.00+20.31%
1/14/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Elyse Greenspan
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$380.00 ➝ $345.00+10.36%
1/8/2025Evercore ISI
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D. Motemaden
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UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$357.00 ➝ $373.00+20.71%
12/5/2024Raymond James
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C. Peters
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UpgradeOutperform ➝ Strong-Buy$365.00 ➝ $400.00+20.29%
12/4/2024Truist Financial
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$365.00 ➝ $380.00+15.48%
10/2/2024Roth Mkm
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$315.00 ➝ $345.00+15.43%
7/10/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$275.00 ➝ $272.00+6.18%
5/22/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$272.00 ➝ $304.00+19.74%
4/29/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$315.00 ➝ $312.00+23.83%
4/26/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$297.00 ➝ $303.00+21.16%
2/12/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$236.00 ➝ $298.00+9.62%
2/7/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$236.00 ➝ $268.00-1.39%
1/10/2024TD Cowen
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$316.00+31.74%

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Should I Buy Willis Towers Watson Public Stock? WTW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Willis Towers Watson Public pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Willis Towers Watson Public
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Willis Towers Watson Public Limited:

  • The current stock price is around $300, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Willis Towers Watson Public Limited recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.92 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with several firms assigning "buy" ratings and a potential upside indicated by target prices above the current stock price.
  • The company operates in two key segments—Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking—providing diversified revenue streams that can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • With a market capitalization of nearly $30 billion, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited is a significant player in the advisory and broking industry, which may attract institutional investors.

Willis Towers Watson Public
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Willis Towers Watson Public Limited for these reasons:

  • The company has a negative P/E ratio, indicating that it is currently not profitable, which can be a red flag for potential investors.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with a significant number of shares sold by an insider, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • The payout ratio is extremely high, suggesting that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which may not be sustainable in the long run.
  • Recent price target reductions by analysts could indicate a bearish sentiment regarding the company's future performance.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a twelve-month low significantly lower than its high, which may deter risk-averse investors.

WTW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Willis Towers Watson Public is $351.55, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $272.00.

11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Willis Towers Watson Public in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WTW shares.

According to analysts, Willis Towers Watson Public's stock has a predicted upside of 14.75% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Willis Towers Watson Public's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Willis Towers Watson Public has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Willis Towers Watson Public more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Willis Towers Watson Public is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how WTW compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:WTW) was last updated on 5/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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