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

$307.85 -2.98 (-0.96%)

As of 02:34 PM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
1

Buy
8

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WTW.

Consensus Price Target

$356.30
15.74% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Willis Towers Watson Public, the average price target is $356.30. 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 15.74% from the current price of $307.85.

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WTW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/22/24 to 5/22/25	1 Month Ago 4/22/24 to 4/22/25	3 Months Ago 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Year Ago 5/23/23 to 5/22/24
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	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$356.30	$346.38	$342.08	$296.14
Forecasted Upside	15.74% Upside	6.68% Upside	4.95% Upside	15.52% 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.

WTW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Willis Towers Watson Public Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Willis Towers Watson Public	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.80	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.33% Upside	29.99% Upside	15.68% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WTW News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/28/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 5 of 5 stars	Meyer Shields Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$371.00 ➝ $366.00	+21.55%
4/11/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Alex Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$302.00 ➝ $316.00	-1.88%
4/11/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Andrew Andersen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$373.00 ➝ $371.00	+15.69%
3/18/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Lasser Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$344.00 ➝ $395.00	+20.31%
1/14/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Elyse Greenspan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$380.00 ➝ $345.00	+10.36%
1/8/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Motemaden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$357.00 ➝ $373.00	+20.71%
12/5/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Peters Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Outperform ➝ Strong-Buy	$365.00 ➝ $400.00	+20.29%
12/4/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$365.00 ➝ $380.00	+15.48%
10/2/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$315.00 ➝ $345.00	+15.43%
7/10/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$275.00 ➝ $272.00	+6.18%
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5/22/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$272.00 ➝ $304.00	+19.74%
4/29/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$315.00 ➝ $312.00	+23.83%
4/26/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$297.00 ➝ $303.00	+21.16%
2/12/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform	$236.00 ➝ $298.00	+9.62%
2/7/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$236.00 ➝ $268.00	-1.39%
1/10/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$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 Wednesday, May 21, 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

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

The company has a strong return on equity of over 20%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.92 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 1.18%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with several firms recently raising their price targets, suggesting positive future performance.
The current stock price is around $351.55, which reflects a favorable valuation compared to its historical performance and analyst expectations.
Despite a slight decline in revenue year-over-year, the company remains a key player in the advisory and broking sectors, which are expected to grow as businesses seek expert guidance in a changing economic landscape.

Willis Towers Watson Public
Bear Case

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

The company reported a negative net margin of 0.99%, indicating that it is currently spending more than it earns, which could raise concerns about its profitability.
Recent earnings per share (EPS) of $3.13 fell short of the consensus estimate, suggesting potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
Revenue for the latest quarter decreased by 5% compared to the previous year, which may indicate declining demand or competitive pressures in its market segments.
The dividend payout ratio is extremely high at -736.00%, which raises questions about the sustainability of its dividend payments in the future.
Insider selling activity, with significant shares sold by a key executive, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.

WTW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Willis Towers Watson Public is $356.30, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $272.00.
: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Willis Towers Watson Public in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating, 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 15.74% 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 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how WTW compares to other companies.

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