Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Outlook for WTW Earnings

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research increased their Q1 2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Willis Towers Watson Public in a research note issued to investors on Monday, August 31st. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $4.13 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $4.11. The consensus estimate for Willis Towers Watson Public’s current full-year earnings is $19.82 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Willis Towers Watson Public’s FY2027 earnings at $22.36 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $4.93 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $4.83 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $25.60 EPS.

Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $316.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $315.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $341.00 to $378.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $322.00 to $303.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald raised their target price on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $344.00 to $380.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Willis Towers Watson Public presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $369.38.

Willis Towers Watson Public Stock Performance

NASDAQ:WTW opened at $338.55 on Tuesday. Willis Towers Watson Public has a twelve month low of $240.61 and a twelve month high of $352.79. The company has a quick ratio of 1.68, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $310.30 and its 200 day simple moving average is $289.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $31.44 billion, a PE ratio of 20.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 0.42.

Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $3.35 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.12 by $0.23. Willis Towers Watson Public had a return on equity of 22.19% and a net margin of 15.49%.The company had revenue of $2.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.42 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.86 EPS. Willis Towers Watson Public’s revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Willis Towers Watson Public

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of WTW. Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new stake in Willis Towers Watson Public during the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public in the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 72.5% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 88 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 37 shares during the period. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.09% of the company’s stock.

Willis Towers Watson Public Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.96 per share. This represents a $3.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 30th. Willis Towers Watson Public’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 23.62%.

Willis Towers Watson Public Company Profile

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.