National Pension Service grew its position in Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW – Free Report) by 15.4% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 170,881 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 22,767 shares during the period. National Pension Service’s holdings in Willis Towers Watson Public were worth $44,663,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Raiffeisen Bank International AG lifted its position in Willis Towers Watson Public by 37.8% in the second quarter. Raiffeisen Bank International AG now owns 124 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares during the period. AlTi Global Inc. increased its position in Willis Towers Watson Public by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. AlTi Global Inc. now owns 3,302 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,088,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 72.5% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 88 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 37 shares in the last quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. raised its stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 1.3% during the 2nd quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 3,064 shares of the company’s stock worth $801,000 after buying an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Finally, 44 Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 1.3% in the 4th quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,939 shares of the company’s stock valued at $966,000 after buying an additional 39 shares during the period. 93.09% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Willis Towers Watson Public Stock Performance
NASDAQ WTW opened at $315.61 on Friday. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company has a 1-year low of $240.61 and a 1-year high of $352.79. The company has a market capitalization of $29.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.41, a PEG ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 0.41. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $321.07 and a 200 day moving average price of $291.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 1.68 and a quick ratio of 1.68.
Willis Towers Watson Public Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be given a $0.96 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a $3.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Willis Towers Watson Public’s payout ratio is currently 23.62%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of analysts recently weighed in on WTW shares. TD Cowen lifted their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $391.00 to $455.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Piper Sandler raised their target price on Willis Towers Watson Public from $283.00 to $317.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on Willis Towers Watson Public from $316.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Truist Financial boosted their target price on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $320.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $382.00 to $405.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Willis Towers Watson Public presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $369.38.
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Willis Towers Watson Public Company Profile
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WTW) is a global advisory, insurance brokerage and solutions firm serving organizations, institutions and individuals. The company helps clients manage risk, optimize benefits and support workforce performance through a combination of consulting expertise, data, analytics and technology.
WTW’s businesses include risk and insurance brokerage, corporate risk management, actuarial and insurance consulting, retirement and investment consulting, and health and benefits advisory services.
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