Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW – Free Report) had its target price lowered by UBS Group from $405.00 to $398.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, Marketbeat reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.
Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $316.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their target price on Willis Towers Watson Public from $381.00 to $394.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Willis Towers Watson Public from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 16th. Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their price target on 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. Finally, TD Cowen upped their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $391.00 to $455.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Willis Towers Watson Public currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $365.33.
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Willis Towers Watson Public Trading Up 2.5%
Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $3.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.12 by $0.23. Willis Towers Watson Public had a net margin of 15.49% and a return on equity of 22.19%. The firm had revenue of $2.47 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.42 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.86 earnings per share. Willis Towers Watson Public’s revenue was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts predict that Willis Towers Watson Public will post 19.8 earnings per share for the current year.
Willis Towers Watson Public Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be issued a dividend of $0.96 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a $3.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Willis Towers Watson Public’s payout ratio is presently 23.62%.
Institutional Trading of Willis Towers Watson Public
Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in Willis Towers Watson Public by 23.4% in the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 3,505,195 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,151,808,000 after buying an additional 664,202 shares during the last quarter. Baupost Group LLC MA grew its position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 24.7% during the fourth quarter. Baupost Group LLC MA now owns 1,357,601 shares of the company’s stock worth $446,108,000 after acquiring an additional 268,536 shares during the last quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. grew its position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 103.1% during the fourth quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. now owns 432,838 shares of the company’s stock worth $142,231,000 after acquiring an additional 219,749 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 183.7% in the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 316,158 shares of the company’s stock worth $91,907,000 after acquiring an additional 204,722 shares during the period. Finally, Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor acquired a new stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public in the 2nd quarter worth about $32,052,000. 93.09% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Willis Towers Watson Public News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Willis Towers Watson Public this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $332 from $303, implying additional upside, while maintaining an Equal Weight rating. The higher target reflects a more constructive valuation outlook. Barclays raises target for Willis Towers Watson stock to USD 332.00
- Positive Sentiment: WTW’s growth momentum remains a key support: approximately 5% organic growth is being driven by specialty offerings, strong client retention and new business wins. These factors may help offset pressure from softer insurance pricing. Can Willis Towers Growth Momentum Continue Amid Soft Pricing?
- Positive Sentiment: A global increase in mergers and acquisitions, particularly larger transactions, could support demand for WTW’s corporate risk, insurance and transaction-related advisory services. Global M&A market hits new high as bigger deals dominate
- Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho cut its price target to $349 from $380 but retained an Outperform rating. The reduced target signals more cautious assumptions, although it still indicates meaningful potential upside. Mizuho target revision
- Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating, suggesting limited conviction that near-term catalysts will materially change the investment case. Morgan Stanley maintains Hold rating
- Negative Sentiment: WTW highlighted uncertainty over future workforce skills and the need for greater reskilling support. If organizations struggle to adapt to artificial intelligence and other technology shifts, the issue could create execution and client-demand risks. Uncertainty about future skills is emerging as the next workforce risk
About Willis Towers Watson Public
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company, operating under the name WTW, is a global advisory, broking and solutions company. It helps organizations manage risk, optimize employee benefits and support their workforce strategies, while also providing investment, data and technology services.
WTW’s principal activities include insurance brokerage and risk management, health and benefits consulting, retirement and investment advisory services, actuarial consulting, executive compensation and talent management.
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