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

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$334.74 -7.32 (-2.14%)
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Willis Towers Watson Public - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
11

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WTW.

Consensus Price Target

$369.38
10.35% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Willis Towers Watson Public, the average price target is $369.38. The highest price target for WTW is $455.00, while the lowest price target for WTW is $300.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.35% from the current price of $334.74.
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.
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WTW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$369.38$363.50$351.73$362.92
Forecasted Upside10.35% Upside7.52% Upside33.46% Upside10.03% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.99% Upside26.86% Upside13.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/26/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C)Hold (C+)
8/20/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$391.00 ➝ $455.00+34.20%
8/19/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetEqual Weight$315.00 ➝ $350.00+6.74%
8/4/2026Boost TargetOutperform$381.00 ➝ $394.00+16.11%
8/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$382.00 ➝ $405.00+18.55%
8/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$316.00 ➝ $385.00+12.70%
8/3/2026Boost TargetNeutral$344.00 ➝ $380.00+13.12%
8/3/2026Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral$300.00 ➝ $345.00+2.70%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOverweight$341.00 ➝ $378.00+13.78%
7/31/2026Boost TargetBuy$320.00 ➝ $400.00+19.14%
7/15/2026Boost TargetOverweight$283.00 ➝ $317.00+9.79%
7/9/2026Boost TargetOutperform$338.00 ➝ $361.00+24.72%
7/7/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$322.00 ➝ $303.00+3.14%
5/1/2026UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$347.00 ➝ $300.00+17.10%
4/14/2026Lower TargetNeutral$354.00 ➝ $347.00+20.30%
2/4/2026Boost TargetOutperform$383.00 ➝ $390.00+13.58%
9/22/2025Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$380.00 ➝ $400.00+19.01%
9/15/2025 UpgradeHold
4/11/2025Lower TargetBuy$373.00 ➝ $371.00+15.69%
10/2/2024 Boost TargetBuy$315.00 ➝ $345.00+15.43%

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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 Thursday, September 3, 2026. 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:

  • Willis Towers Watson Public Limited recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended July 30, 2026, posting earnings per share of $3.35, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $3.12 by $0.23, while revenue of $2.47 billion also surpassed analyst expectations of $2.42 billion, demonstrating the company's ability to drive organic growth and profitability.
  • The stock currently trades at $342.06, which is below the average analyst price target of $369.38, suggesting potential upside for investors as the consensus rating remains a Moderate Buy with multiple recent upgrades from major firms like Goldman Sachs and UBS Group that raised their targets to $385.00 and $405.00 respectively.
  • Analysts at Zacks Research have recently raised their earnings estimates for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited, increasing their Q2 2027 forecast to $3.80 per share and their FY2028 estimate to $25.60 per share, indicating growing confidence in the company's long-term earnings trajectory and operational efficiency.
  • Institutional investors are showing renewed interest in the stock, with the Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquiring a new stake of 26,897 shares valued at approximately $7.03 million in the second quarter, while other major funds like Dodge & Cox and T. Rowe Price have also significantly increased their holdings, signaling strong institutional support.
  • The company offers a stable income stream for investors through its quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share, which is payable on October 15, 2026, representing an annualized yield of 1.1% and a conservative payout ratio of 23.62%, allowing the firm to retain capital for growth while rewarding shareholders.

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:

  • Willis Towers Watson Public Limited experienced a significant decline in its stock price earlier in the year, hitting a 52-week low of $243.53 in May 2026, which indicates substantial volatility and potential downside risk for investors who may have entered the position at higher levels.
  • The company's revenue growth slowed to 9.1% year-over-year in the most recent quarter, and in the prior quarter ended February 3, 2026, revenue actually declined by 3.3% compared to the same period last year, suggesting that the pace of top-line expansion may be decelerating.
  • Short interest in the stock has been fluctuating and remains a notable factor, with 2,882,281 shares shorted as of August 14, 2026, representing about 3.1% of the float, which indicates that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.
  • The stock's beta of 0.41 suggests it is less volatile than the broader market, but this also means it may underperform during strong market rallies, potentially limiting upside potential for investors seeking high-growth momentum compared to more aggressive peers.
  • Despite recent upgrades, the consensus price target of $369.38 is only about 8% above the current stock price of $342.06, which may limit the immediate upside potential for investors looking for significant short-term gains, especially given the stock's recent history of hitting new 52-week lows.

WTW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Willis Towers Watson Public is $369.38, with a high forecast of $455.00 and a low forecast of $300.00.

18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Willis Towers Watson Public in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WTW shares.

According to analysts, Willis Towers Watson Public's stock has a predicted upside of 10.35% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Willis Towers Watson Public analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/26/2026.
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