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Willis Towers Watson Public (WTW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$291.09
-2.58 (-0.88%)
(As of 09/6/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$289.87
$295.23
50-Day Range
$257.34
$294.38
52-Week Range
$201.03
$296.45
Volume
445,845 shs
Average Volume
447,755 shs
Market Capitalization
$29.76 billion
P/E Ratio
29.20
Dividend Yield
1.21%
Price Target
$298.73

Willis Towers Watson Public MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.47 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
2.6% Upside
$298.73 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.82% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.58mentions of Willis Towers Watson Public in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.42%
From $16.51 to $18.56 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.48 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

340th out of 871 stocks

Insurance Agents, Brokers, & Service Industry

6th out of 21 stocks

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About Willis Towers Watson Public Stock (NASDAQ:WTW)

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company operates as an advisory, broking, and solutions company worldwide. It operates through two segments: Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking. The company offers strategy and design consulting, plan management service and support, broking and administration services for health, wellbeing, and other group benefit program, including medical, dental, disability, life, voluntary benefits and other coverages; actuarial support, plan design, and administrative services for pension and retirement savings plans; retirement consulting services and solutions; and integrated solutions that consists of investment discretionary management, pension administration, core actuarial, and communication and change management assistance services. It also provides advice, data, software, and products to address clients' total rewards and talent issues; and risk advice, insurance brokerage, and consulting services in the areas of property and casualty, affinity, risk and analytics, aerospace, construction, global markets direct & facultative, financial, executive and professional risks, financial solutions, crisis management, surety, marine, and natural resources. In addition, the company offers integrated solutions that consists of investment discretionary management, pension administration, core actuarial, and communication and change management assistance services; and software and technology, risk and capital management, products and product pricing, financial and regulatory reporting, financial and capital modeling, M&A, outsourcing, and business management services. The company was formerly known as Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company and changed its name to Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company in January 2016. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company was founded in 1828 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

WTW Stock Price History

WTW Stock News Headlines

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WTW Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Receives a Hold from Stifel Nicolaus
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend
6/28/2024
Dividend Payable
7/15/2024
Last Earnings
7/25/2024
Today
9/07/2024
Ex-Dividend for 10/15 Dividend
9/30/2024
Dividend Payable
10/15/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/24/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Insurance agents, brokers, & service
Sub-Industry
Insurance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:WTW
Employees
48,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$298.73
High Stock Price Target
$335.00
Low Stock Price Target
$226.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+2.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.47
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.06 billion
Pretax Margin
13.56%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$9.69 billion
Cash Flow
$19.55 per share
Book Value
$92.71 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
102,011,000
Market Cap
$29.76 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.74
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Should I Buy Willis Towers Watson Public Stock? WTW Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

  • Willis Towers Watson Public has consistently beaten earnings estimates, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • The company has a diverse range of services in advisory, broking, and solutions, providing stability and resilience in different market conditions.
  • Recent analyst ratings have been positive, with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $300.21, suggesting potential upside.
  • Willis Towers Watson Public has a healthy dividend yield of 1.26%, offering investors a steady income stream.
  • The stock has shown resilience with a 52-week high of $285.99, indicating investor confidence in the company's future prospects.

Cons

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

  • The stock price has been relatively volatile, with fluctuations in the market impacting short-term performance.
  • There is a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, which may indicate higher financial leverage and potential risks during economic downturns.
  • While the company has shown growth, the P/E ratio of 28.39 and P/E/G ratio of 1.48 may suggest the stock is currently overvalued.
  • Market conditions can impact the company's performance, especially in the advisory and broking sectors that are sensitive to economic changes.
  • Investors should consider the company's beta of 0.73, which indicates lower volatility compared to the market but may also mean lower returns during bullish market phases.
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 Monday, August 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Willis Towers Watson Public pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

WTW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WTW shares performed this year?

Willis Towers Watson Public's stock was trading at $241.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WTW stock has increased by 20.7% and is now trading at $291.09.
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How were Willis Towers Watson Public's earnings last quarter?

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (NASDAQ:WTW) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 25th. The company reported $2.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.28 by $0.27. Willis Towers Watson Public's revenue was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis.

Who are Willis Towers Watson Public's major shareholders?

Willis Towers Watson Public's top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (8.09%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (5.30%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.95%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.69%). Insiders that own company stock include Julie Jarecke Gebauer, Gene H Wickes, Anne Donovan Bodnar, Brendan R Oneill, Andrew Jay Krasner and Carl Aaron Hess.
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How do I buy shares of Willis Towers Watson Public?

Shares of WTW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:WTW) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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