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

$308.61 +1.02 (+0.33%)

(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

Willis Towers Watson Public - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
7

Buy
8

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Willis Towers Watson Public in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for WTW.

Consensus Price Target

$312.27
1.18% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Willis Towers Watson Public, the average price target is $312.27. The highest price target for WTW is $365.00, while the lowest price target for WTW is $268.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.18% from the current price of $308.61.

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WTW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	1 Month Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	3 Months Ago 8/24/23 to 8/23/24	1 Year Ago 11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 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)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$312.27	$309.47	$300.21	$258.00
Forecasted Upside	1.18% Upside	6.08% Upside	6.66% Upside	5.53% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.44	2.49	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	1.18% Upside	12.91% Upside	9.83% 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
11/5/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$352.00 ➝ $359.00	+17.07%
11/4/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$334.00 ➝ $340.00	+14.02%
10/9/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	M. Lasser Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
10/9/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$295.00 ➝ $314.00	+5.35%
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%
10/2/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$335.00 ➝ $365.00	+21.43%
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9/4/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Underweight	$278.00	-5.56%
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%
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	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$290.00 ➝ $295.00	+18.31%
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%
3/28/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$295.00 ➝ $315.00	+14.16%
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%
2/10/2023	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Fong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
12/15/2022	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$288.00 ➝ $302.00	+22.95%
12/5/2022	MKM Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$250.00 ➝ $285.00	+14.54%

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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 Friday, November 15, 2024. 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:

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's target price has been raised to $334.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.94% from the previous close, as per Wells Fargo & Company.
Recent analyst ratings have been positive, with several firms giving the stock a "buy" rating, such as Roth Mkm and Truist Financial, with increased price targets.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited operates as an advisory, broking, and solutions company globally, providing diversified services through its Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking segments.
The company has a market cap of $29.51 billion, showcasing its size and stability in the market.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited offers an annualized dividend of $3.52 with a yield of 1.21%, providing potential income for investors.

Willis Towers Watson Public
Bear Case

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

Despite positive analyst ratings, there is a "sell" rating on the stock, indicating some concerns in the market.
Barclays initiated coverage on Willis Towers Watson Public Limited with an "underweight" rating and a price target of $278.00, suggesting a cautious outlook on the stock.
One-year stock performance shows a range between $203.36 and $303.42, indicating potential volatility in the stock price.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.56, which may raise concerns about its financial leverage and stability.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.68%, which may impact future dividend sustainability and growth.

WTW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Willis Towers Watson Public is $312.27, with a high forecast of $365.00 and a low forecast of $268.00.
: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Willis Towers Watson Public in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" WTW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WTW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Willis Towers Watson Public's stock has a predicted upside of 1.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Willis Towers Watson Public's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Willis Towers Watson Public has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Roth Mkm, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Willis Towers Watson Public less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Willis Towers Watson Public is 2.44 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how WTW compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:WTW) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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