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WTW Stock Forecast: Willis Towers Watson plc Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Sept 2026
$342
+1.28% on the day

The 21 Wall Street analysts covering Willis Towers Watson plc hold a median 12-month price target of $385 — +12.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$31.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
53 / 100
Median analyst target
$385
Analysts covering
21
Revenue$2.5B+9.1% y/y
Operating income$425.0M
Net income$231.0M
Free cash flow$425.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.7%
1M
+0.1%
YTD
+4.8%
1Y
+5.9%
From 52W high
−2.5%
From 52W low
+41.8%
$241
$351
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WTW stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Willis Towers Watson plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Sept 2026
53 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
84
Revisions
81
Volatility
79
Growth
76
Issuance
64
Momentum
43
Accruals
24
Value
20
Size
7

Quality (84): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Value (20): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

WTW stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WTW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$250$300$350$400$450Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26WTWHigh $455Median $385Low $303

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says21 analysts
14 Buy7 Hold0 Sell
Low $303Median $385High $455

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 11 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
20 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$391 → $455
19 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$315 → $350
4 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
4 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform$381 → $394
3 Aug 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsNeutral—
3 Aug 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsNeutral$344 → $380
3 Aug 2026CitigroupDowngradeNeutral—
3 Aug 2026CitigroupDowngradeNeutral$300 → $345
3 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$316 → $385
3 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
3 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$382 → $405
3 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
31 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$320 → $400
31 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
31 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$341 → $378
31 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
15 July 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
15 July 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$283 → $317
9 July 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsNeutral—
9 July 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsNeutral$322 → $344

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WTW appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

WTW vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, Willis Towers Watson plc returned +5.9% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

WTW vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26WTWS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

WTW analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.9%
Analysts raising
15
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Willis Towers Watson plc (WTW) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
20.7×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.1×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Price / book
4.0×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.0×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.1%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−30.8%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Gross margin
37.1%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Operating margin
17.6%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Net margin
15.5%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
19.8%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.1%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 26% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Willis Towers Watson plc (WTW) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Willis Towers Watson plc has a market value of $31.1B and an enterprise value of $36.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $10.1B. The latest quarter grew 9.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.6B, a 15.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $16.26.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.7B.

  • Willis Towers Watson plc spent $1.7B on share buybacks and $357.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 93.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 20.7×; forward P/E: 14.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.15%, paying out 23% of earnings.

  • Willis Towers Watson plc employs 48,100 people — $210K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 2 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

WTW vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInsurance Brokers
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WTWWillis Towers Watson plc$31.1B
53
BROBrown & Brown, Inc.$24.4B
20
AJGArthur J. Gallagher & Co.$67.9B
20
AONAon plc$70.9B
51
ERIEErie Indemnity Co.$12.0B
25
RYANRyan Specialty Holdings, Inc.$11.2B
58
MRSHMarsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.$92.0B
57

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Willis Towers Watson plc — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest WTW news & analysis

3 Insurance Brokerage Stocks Find New Growth Drivers as Rates Fade

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that brokerage stocks including WTW, AJG, and AON are finding new growth drivers as insurance pricing softens. Organic growth for these firms remains resilient, with the focus shifting to underlying business activity.

Why it matters — For WTW watchers, this indicates the company can sustain organic growth even as insurance rates fade, pointing to strength in its broader business operations.

WTW and WSL Football join forces to support the growth of the women's game

GlobeNewsWire · 2 Sept 2026positive

WTW has become the official insurance partner of the Barclays Women's Super League and WSL2 through a new multi-year partnership. The agreement supports the growth of the women's game.

Why it matters — The multi-year sponsorship raises WTW's brand visibility in women's football and aligns the company with a growing, high-profile sport.

WTW Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

GlobeNewsWire · 27 Aug 2026neutral

WTW's Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.96 per common share for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The dividend is payable on or about October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.

Why it matters — The declared dividend provides WTW shareholders with a scheduled cash return on their investment, reflecting ongoing capital distribution consistent with the company's regular quarterly practice.

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Aug 2026positive

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade may support the stock in the near term.

Why it matters — A Zacks upgrade to Buy signals improved earnings expectations for WTW, which stock-watchers would view as a positive shift in analyst sentiment toward the company.

AON Sees No Relief From Health-Cost Inflation: WTW, UNH & CNC in Focus

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Aug 2026neutral

Aon projects U.S. employer health-care costs will rise 9.5% in 2027, adding pressure on benefits budgets and increasing demand for cost-management services. The report also highlights WTW, UNH, and CNC in this context.

Why it matters — A WTW watcher would care because sustained health-cost inflation could drive greater demand for the benefits and cost-management services WTW provides.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WTW stock

What is the WTW stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 21 Wall Street analysts covering Willis Towers Watson plc have a median 12-month price target of $385, with estimates ranging from $303 to $455. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WTW stock a buy right now?

Of the 21 analysts covering Willis Towers Watson plc, 14 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Willis Towers Watson plc 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WTW?

As at 2 Sept 2026, Willis Towers Watson plc ranks 53 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (84 of 100).

Will WTW stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 21 analysts implies +12.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Willis Towers Watson plc 53 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WTW stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Willis Towers Watson plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WTW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $303 to $455 over the next 12 months.

How has WTW stock performed over the past year?

Willis Towers Watson plc returned +5.9% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Willis Towers Watson plc do?

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is a global advisory, broking, and solutions company that helps organizations manage people, risk, and capital. Willis Towers Watson provides services through two main segments: Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking.

What is the latest news on WTW?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Sept 2026): "3 Insurance Brokerage Stocks Find New Growth Drivers as Rates Fade". Zacks Investment Research reports that brokerage stocks including WTW, AJG, and AON are finding new growth drivers as insurance pricing softens. Organic growth for these firms remains resilient, with the focus shifting to underlying business activity.

Company

About Willis Towers Watson plc.

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is a global advisory, broking, and solutions company that helps organizations manage people, risk, and capital. Willis Towers Watson provides services through two main segments: Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking. Its offerings include employee benefits consulting, retirement and pension advisory, actuarial services, compensation and career programs, insurance brokerage, and risk management solutions. The company serves a wide range of clients across industries, including corporations, institutional investors, and public sector organizations, with a strong focus on workforce strategy, benefit administration, and commercial insurance needs. Headquartered in London and incorporated in Ireland, Willis Towers Watson plays an important role in supporting clients with data-driven advice and specialized expertise across insurance, human capital, and financial risk management markets.

CEO Mr. Carl Aaron Hess CERA, F.S.A. · 48,100 employees · United Kingdom · https://www.wtwco.com