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

$323.51 -1.22 (-0.38%)

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Willis Towers Watson Public - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
9

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WTW.

Consensus Price Target

$342.08
5.74% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Willis Towers Watson Public, the average price target is $342.08. The highest price target for WTW is $400.00, while the lowest price target for WTW is $272.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.74% from the current price of $323.51.

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WTW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$342.08	$333.64	$313.87	$284.36
Forecasted Upside	5.74% Upside	4.05% Upside	-0.17% Downside	2.52% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate 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.

WTW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Willis Towers Watson Public Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Willis Towers Watson Public	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.69	2.51	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.34% Upside	23.93% Upside	12.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WTW News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/14/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Elyse Greenspan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$380.00 ➝ $345.00	+10.36%
1/10/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 4 of 5 stars	Meyer Shields Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$378.00 ➝ $387.00	+24.19%
1/8/2025	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars	D. Motemaden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$357.00 ➝ $373.00	+20.71%
12/20/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$352.00 ➝ $382.00	+22.83%
12/5/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Peters Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Outperform ➝ Strong-Buy	$365.00 ➝ $400.00	+20.29%
12/4/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$365.00 ➝ $380.00	+15.48%
11/21/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$278.00 ➝ $302.00	-1.90%
10/9/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Lasser Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
10/2/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$315.00 ➝ $345.00	+15.43%
7/10/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$275.00 ➝ $272.00	+6.18%
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5/22/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$272.00 ➝ $304.00	+19.74%
4/29/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$315.00 ➝ $312.00	+23.83%
4/26/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$297.00 ➝ $303.00	+21.16%
2/12/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform	$236.00 ➝ $298.00	+9.62%
2/7/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$236.00 ➝ $268.00	-1.39%
1/10/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$316.00	+31.74%
5/1/2023	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$259.00 ➝ $257.00	+10.97%
2/27/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$290.00	+23.56%

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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 Monday, February 3, 2025. 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

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

Recent upgrades from multiple research firms, including a strong-buy rating from Raymond James, indicate positive market sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
The company reported earnings per share of $2.93, exceeding analyst expectations, which reflects strong financial performance and operational efficiency.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited has a current stock price around $333.64, which is below several analysts' price targets, suggesting potential upside for investors.
The firm has a solid dividend yield of 1.10%, providing a steady income stream for investors, despite a negative dividend payout ratio indicating reinvestment in growth.
Institutional ownership is high at 93.09%, suggesting confidence from large investors in the company's long-term prospects.

Willis Towers Watson Public
Bear Case

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

The company has a negative net margin of 7.36%, which may raise concerns about profitability and cost management.
Despite recent upgrades, one analyst has issued a sell rating, indicating that not all market participants are confident in the stock's future performance.
The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70 suggests a moderate level of debt, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment or economic downturn.
Analysts expect earnings per share to be 16.75 for the current year, which may indicate slower growth compared to previous periods.
Recent fluctuations in stock price and mixed ratings from analysts could create uncertainty for potential investors.

WTW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Willis Towers Watson Public is $342.08, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $272.00.
: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Willis Towers Watson Public in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WTW shares.
: According to analysts, Willis Towers Watson Public's stock has a predicted upside of 5.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Willis Towers Watson Public's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Willis Towers Watson Public has been rated by research analysts at Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Raymond James, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Willis Towers Watson Public more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Willis Towers Watson Public is 2.69 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how WTW compares to other companies.

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