Zacks Research Brokers Decrease Earnings Estimates for WTW

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW) – Zacks Research cut their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Willis Towers Watson Public in a report issued on Tuesday, February 17th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $3.56 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $3.60. The consensus estimate for Willis Towers Watson Public’s current full-year earnings is $17.32 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Willis Towers Watson Public’s Q2 2026 earnings at $3.15 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $3.60 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $8.78 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $4.32 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $4.29 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $4.36 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $8.65 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $21.63 EPS.

Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $8.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.93 by $0.19. Willis Towers Watson Public had a return on equity of 20.91% and a net margin of 16.53%.The company had revenue of $2.94 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.87 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $8.13 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on WTW. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their price objective on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $375.00 to $388.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Willis Towers Watson Public from $351.00 to $366.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Barclays upped their target price on Willis Towers Watson Public from $303.00 to $318.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered their target price on Willis Towers Watson Public from $365.00 to $345.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Willis Towers Watson Public from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $374.57.

Willis Towers Watson Public Stock Up 0.3%

Willis Towers Watson Public stock opened at $301.81 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $28.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.43, a PEG ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.62. Willis Towers Watson Public has a 52-week low of $275.60 and a 52-week high of $352.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 1.69 and a current ratio of 2.21. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $320.95 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $326.33.

Willis Towers Watson Public Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were issued a dividend of $0.92 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. This represents a $3.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Willis Towers Watson Public’s payout ratio is currently 22.47%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Willis Towers Watson Public

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of WTW. Alpine Bank Wealth Management bought a new stake in Willis Towers Watson Public during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 375.0% during the fourth quarter. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC now owns 76 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. raised its holdings in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 8,200.0% in the 3rd quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. now owns 83 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 82 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in Willis Towers Watson Public by 72.5% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 88 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares in the last quarter. 93.09% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Willis Towers Watson Public News

Here are the key news stories impacting Willis Towers Watson Public this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised some forward estimates (notably FY‑2026 EPS to $19.09 and Q4‑2026 EPS to $8.78), signaling higher near‑term profit expectations and supporting the stock’s upward move. (These upgrades suggest improved medium‑term earnings visibility from Zacks Research.)
• Positive Sentiment: Sell‑side support remains: Wells Fargo kept an Overweight rating and lifted its price target, and coverage pieces highlight momentum in WTW’s Risk & Broking segment — both reinforce buy‑side interest and likely helped lift the shares. Risk & Broking Segment Fuels Positive Momentum for Willis Towers Watson (WTW)
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published longer‑range/upside models (FY‑2028 EPS forecast of $25.04 and FY‑2027 around $21.63 after a small trim). These raise longer‑term expectations but are subject to execution risk; they provide a constructive backdrop but are not immediate catalysts.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed several near‑quarter estimates across 2026–2027 (Q1‑2026 to $3.56, Q2‑2026 to $3.15, Q3‑2026 to $3.60; and modest cuts to Q1–Q3 2027 and FY‑2027). The cluster of downward tweaks implies some caution on short‑term growth and acted as a headwind for traders focused on quarterly cadence.
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance ran an analyst sentiment roundup on WTW (coverage of whether Wall Street likes the stock), which aggregates ratings and can influence flows — useful context but not a direct catalyst by itself. Do Wall Street Analysts Like Willis Towers Watson Stock?

Willis Towers Watson Public Company Profile

Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ: WTW) is a global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps organizations manage risk, optimize benefits and cultivate talent. The firm combines insurance brokerage and risk management capabilities with human capital and benefits consulting, actuarial and analytics services, and technology-enabled solutions. Willis Towers Watson serves a broad client base that includes multinational and mid-sized corporations, public sector organizations, insurers and investment managers.

The company’s core activities encompass commercial and reinsurance brokerage, risk transfer and risk-financing advice, and claims advocacy, alongside employee benefits and retirement consulting.