NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The world’s top 300 pension funds grew total assets under management (AUM) by 13.4% in 2025, the fastest annual growth since 2017, to a record $ 27.7 trillion. This is according to the Global Top 300 Pension Funds report by the Thinking Ahead Institute.
The research highlights high-level trends in the pension fund industry and provides information on the changing composition of the top 300 list of pension funds globally, including the characteristics and investment allocations of these pension funds.
Growth was particularly strong among the largest funds. The top 20 largest funds increased their assets by 14.7%, taking their total assets to $11.9 trillion.
North America remains the largest region, accounting for 44.7% of the top 300 assets, although its share fell from 47.2% a year earlier. Over the five years to 2025, it nevertheless recorded the strongest annualized growth among the major regions at 6.4%.
Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region grew its share of assets among the top 300 from 25.5% to 26.6% year-over-year. Funds in the region allocated 51.4% to equities, the highest portion among the major regions, alongside 36.4% to bonds and 10.5% to alternatives. Likewise, Europe expanded its share of the top 300 assets in 2025 to 24.6% compared with 23.7% in the previous year. Europe’s growth has been significantly bolstered by the Government Pension Fund of Norway, which crossed the $2 trillion milestone for the first time. It overtook the Government Pension Investment Fund of Japan in 2024 as the world’s biggest pension fund and has strengthened that lead even further, being 12.7% bigger than its closest peer.
The UK and Netherlands were the only markets to record negative asset growth over the last five years in both local currency and U.S. dollar terms. While they remain Europe's two largest pension markets, both are characterized by mature pension systems with a significant defined benefit legacy.
This reflects the broader transition across many developed markets, where established pension systems are increasingly balancing growth with benefit payments, de-risking activity, and changing scheme structures. Europe continues to have the lowest proportion of defined contribution assets at 13.2%, compared with 30.7% in Asia-Pacific and 31.6% in North America.
“Scale and consolidation are among the defining industry themes of the moment. Not only are the largest funds getting larger, but organizations are also increasingly pursuing growth beyond traditional M&A through strategic partnerships, which provide access to additional expertise, technology, and specialized capabilities,” said Jessica Gao, director at the Thinking Ahead Institute.
“This is giving rise to a new generation of investment ‘hyperscalers’. Borrowing the term from the technology sector, these are organizations that use their scale alongside their capabilities, relationships and governance to gain greater influence and deliver better outcomes. For pension funds, it is not just about getting bigger, but about making their scale work harder.”
“AI will be an important part of this, but ambition is currently running ahead of readiness. Funds are clear on the potential of AI to improve investment decisions and make their organizations more effective, but many are still building the data, processes and infrastructure needed to put it to work. The opportunity is significant, but progress will depend on strengthening the data, workflows and organizational foundations required to scale AI effectively.”
Top 20 pension funds ($ millions)
RankFundMarketTotal Assets*1Government Pension FundNorway$2,109,4842Government Pension Investment FundJapan$1,872,0683Federal Retirement ThriftU.S.$1,057,2574National PensionSouth Korea$1,005,5415ABPNetherlands$624,7126Canada Pension PlanCanada$578,3917California Public EmployeesU.S.$576,1778Central Provident FundSingapore$514,4709National Social SecurityChina$420,65010California State TeachersU.S.$385,59111Employees Provident FundMalaysia$347,03712New York City RetirementU.S.$306,31713PFZWNetherlands$295,26314New York State CommonU.S.$291,45115Local Government OfficialsJapan$263,77016AustralianSuperAustralia$259,77817Labor Pension FundTaiwan$242,75918Florida State BoardU.S.$240,52519Australian Retirement TrustAustralia$234,01820Employees' ProvidentIndia$230,289
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* U.S. funds’ asset data is as of September 30, 2025. Non-U.S. funds’ asset data is as of December 31, 2025.
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At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
SINGAPORE, Sept. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today announced the appointment of Trevor Madden as Head of Captive and Insurance Management Solutions, Asia Pacific, effective 1 November 2026.
Based in Singapore, Trevor will lead Willis’ Captive and Insurance Management Solutions business across the region. He succeeds Joyce Chua, who is leaving the company to pursue personal priorities.
Peter Carter, Global Head of Captive and Insurance Management Solutions said: "Captives and alternative risk financing solutions are playing an increasingly strategic role in how organisations manage risk, deploy capital and strengthen resilience. Across the region, we continue to see growing interest from businesses seeking more sophisticated approaches to risk financing as they navigate an increasingly dynamic and interconnected risk environment.
“Trevor brings exceptional leadership experience, deep technical expertise and a proven track record of helping companies maximise the value of their captive and insurance management structures. His extensive experience across captive operations, governance, underwriting and regulatory engagement makes him ideally positioned to lead our Captive and Insurance Management Solutions business in Asia Pacific.
“I would like to also thank Joyce for her contributions to our Captive and Insurance Management Solutions practice in Asia Pacific. Under her leadership, we have strengthened our market presence and deepened our relationships with clients. We wish her every success in the future."
Christopher Lindsey, Managing Director, Risk & Analytics, Asia, added: "We are delighted to welcome Trevor to his new role in Singapore. His appointment reflects our continued commitment to investing in Asia Pacific, one of the most dynamic and strategically important captive markets globally. As organisations across the region face increasingly complex and interconnected risks, captives solutions are becoming an essential component of sophisticated risk financing and resilience strategies.
“By combining our market-leading Risk and Analytics capabilities with deep captive expertise, Willis is well positioned to help clients in Asia design captive solutions that deliver greater clarity, resilience and cost efficiency.”
Trevor joins the Asia Pacific team from the company’s captive management operation in Dublin, Ireland, where he has held a number of senior leadership positions since 2003, most recently as a Managing Director. He brings more than 35 years of experience in the international insurance and reinsurance industry, with extensive expertise in captive management, underwriting, regulatory governance, risk management and business development. During his career, he has led teams responsible for the management and oversight of captive insurers and reinsurers operating across multiple jurisdictions. He has worked closely with organisations on the establishment, expansion and optimisation of captive insurance programmes.
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At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success and provide perspective that moves you. Learn more at wtwco.com.
Key Takeaways Major brokers posted generally stable organic growth in the second quarter of 2026. Exposure growth, new business, retention and specialty products are replacing rate hikes as growth drivers. M&A, specialty exposure and diversified revenues can help brokers sustain mid-single-digit organic growth. The Zacks Brokerage Insurance industry is showing surprisingly resilient organic growth even as commercial insurance pricing continues to soften. The brokerage industry appears to be transitioning from a rate-driven growth cycle to an execution-driven growth cycle.
The key support is that brokers are increasingly relying on exposure growth, new business, retention, specialty products, and market-share gains, rather than simply benefiting from higher insurance rates. This means broker organic growth is becoming less dependent on insurance-rate increases and more dependent on underlying business activity and execution.
In the U.S. insurance brokerage industry, “underlying business activity and execution” refers to the factors that allow brokers to grow even when insurance pricing is no longer providing a strong tailwind. This is the growth in clients’ actual businesses and insurance needs, rather than changes in insurance rates, such as exposure growth, new business formation and expansion, and higher insurance needs and economic growth.
As pricing moderates, the strongest brokers are shifting from “rate-driven growth” to “volume- and share-driven growth.” This makes organic growth more dependent on winning customers, retaining them, and benefiting from clients' underlying economic expansion. As pricing normalizes, insurers with strong distribution relationships and specialty/middle-market capabilities are increasingly becoming attractive.
Growth is also being supplemented by mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments, which remain important contributors as pricing-driven growth fades. Brokers with strong specialty exposure, diversified revenue streams, acquisition capabilities, and high retention should be better positioned to sustain mid-single-digit organic growth even as pricing becomes less supportive.
Price PerformanceThe brokerage insurance industry has lost 15.1% in the past year against the Finance sector’s growth of 11.9% and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s appreciation of 20.6%.
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3 Insurers to WatchBased on results of the second quarter of 2026, the brokers best positioned to sustain more than 5% organic growth as insurance pricing moderates are Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW - Free Report) , Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG - Free Report) and Aon plc (AON - Free Report) . WTW carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while AJG and AON have a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) each at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The second-quarter 2026 results indicate that organic growth across major publicly traded brokers was generally stable compared with the first quarter, with Aon reporting 5% growth, while WTW, Marsh and Arthur J. Gallagher saw modest improvement.
Willis Towers Watson: Based in London, the United Kingdom, Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company.
WTW looks well positioned. It delivered 5% organic growth in the second quarter, while its Risk & Broking segment grew 7% organically, ahead of the comparable brokerage growth reported by its largest peers. Its advantage is a combination of specialization, recurring revenues, new-business wins and client retention. That makes WTW less dependent on rate increases than brokers whose growth is concentrated in transactional P&C brokerage.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Willis Towers’ 2026 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 16%. The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $10.51 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 8.2%.
The consensus estimate for 2027 earnings and revenues indicates an increase of 14.4% and 4.9%, respectively, from the 2026 estimates.
The consensus estimate for 2026 and 2027 has moved 0.7% and 2.1% north, respectively, in the past 30 days. Earnings have grown 8.3% in the past five years. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is pegged at 17.6%, better than the industry average of 14.1%. WTW delivered a four-quarter average earnings surprise of 3.88%. Shares of WTW have gained 2.2% in the past year.
Arthur J. Gallagher: Headquartered in Itasca, IL, Arthur J. Gallagher, with a market capitalization of $53.29 billion, is the world’s largest property/casualty third-party claims administrator and the fourth largest among insurance brokers (based on revenues).
AJG delivered 6% organic growth in the second quarter, up from 5% in the first quarter, and management expects 5.5% organic growth in Brokerage and 9% in Risk Management for 2026. The important point is the quality of the growth. AJG is increasingly relying on new business, strong client retention, exposure growth and market-share gains. Its exposure to construction, infrastructure, energy and data centers also creates demand for specialized risk advice even when underlying insurance rates soften.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Arthur J. Gallagher’s 2026 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 24.2%. The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $16.60 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 20.4%.
The consensus estimate for 2027 earnings and revenues indicates an increase of 12.1% and 8.7%, respectively, from the 2026 estimates.
The consensus estimate for 2026 and 2027 has moved 0.07% and 0.2% north, respectively, in the past 30 days. Earnings have grown 18.1% in the past five years, better than the industry average of 13.9%. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is pegged at 12.4%. This insurance broker has beaten earnings estimates in two of the last four quarters, while missing in one and matching in the other. Shares of AJG have lost 13.8% in the past year.
Aon: Dublin, Ireland-based Aon offers risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resource consulting and outsourcing services worldwide.
Aon generated 5% organic growth for the second consecutive quarter. More importantly, growth was broad-based across its businesses. Its reinsurance business also grew despite significantly lower treaty pricing, suggesting that volume, new clients and value-added services are offsetting rate pressure. Aon is therefore showing that organic growth doesn't necessarily require a favorable pricing cycle.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Aon’s 2026 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 11.6%. The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $17.91 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 4.2%.
The consensus estimate for 2027 earnings and revenues indicates an increase of 11.3% and 5.3%, respectively, from the 2026 estimates.
Earnings of Aon have grown 10.5% in the past five years, while the expected long-term earnings growth rate is 10.2%. This insurance broker has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters, with an average of 2.72%. The stock has lost 12.8% over the past year.
LONDON, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, WTW, (NASDAQ: WTW), has become the official insurance partner of the Barclays WSL and WSL2 in a new multi-year partnership.
The partnership unites two organisations with a shared ambition to support people and build a stronger future. WTW’s expertise in helping people and organisations understand risk, build resilience, make informed decisions and create conditions for stronger performance is a natural fit with WSL Football’s ambition to transform women’s football into the world’s most distinctive club competition for the players and fans of today and tomorrow.
Over the course of the partnership, WTW will collaborate with WSL Football and clubs from the BWSL and BWSL2 to explore solutions designed to support female athletes and help advance the game. A key pillar of the collaboration is the intention to co-create an insurance solution designed specifically for players at BWSL and BWSL2 clubs which will help transform how they are supported and protected throughout their careers.
While injuries are an unavoidable part of football, female players can face different health considerations and risk exposures than their male counterparts. The need for tailored cover has become increasingly clear as the women’s game has grown and professionalised.
For players, appropriate insurance can help protect their earnings and provide greater financial security in the event of injury or illness. For clubs, it can help protect their investment in their players.
WTW adds to WSL Football’s world-leading roster of brand partners that are all driving transformational growth for the women’s game.
“Ensuring we have the right protection and support in place for players during their careers and for clubs is an important part of building a truly professional and sustainable game.
“Bringing on WTW as a new partner with specialist expertise, whose people-first approach aligns with our values, means that together we can explore new ways to address the specific needs of women footballers and help create a stronger future for players, clubs and the wider game.
“Like all our WSL Football partnerships, it is more than investment into the league, it is investment into the whole women’s football ecosystem and ensures that the infrastructure around the game continues to develop alongside it.”
Carl Hess, CEO, WTW said:
“At WTW, our purpose is to transform tomorrows. We see this as the driving force behind everything we do -- and it's a vision shared by WSL Football.
“This long-term collaboration presents a unique opportunity to bring our risk, insurance and advisory capabilities to women's football. Our focus is on enabling players, clubs and leagues to thrive with confidence as the women’s game continues its rapid ascent on the world stage.
“We are proud to be working with WSL Football to drive meaningful, lasting impact.”
About WTW
WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) provides data driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues in more than 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate workforce performance and maximize value. Visit wtwco.com.
About WSL Football
WSL Football is building the most distinctive, competitive and entertaining women's football club competition in the world for the players and fans of today and tomorrow.
Our competitions represent the pinnacle of women's professional football in England, where the world's best players and 26 clubs compete for honours in the Barclays Women's Super League (BWSL), the Barclays Women's Super League 2 (BWSL2) and the Subway Players Cup.
Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). An upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices -- has triggered this rating change.
The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system.
Individual investors often find it hard to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, since these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time. In these situations, the Zacks rating system comes in handy because of the power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements.
As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for Willis Towers Watson is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. That's partly because of the influence of institutional investors that use earnings and earnings estimates for calculating the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.
For Willis Towers Watson, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.
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Earnings Estimate Revisions for Willis Towers WatsonFor the fiscal year ending December 2026, this advisory, broking and solutions company is expected to earn $19.82 per share, which is unchanged compared with the year-ago reported number.
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The upgrade of Willis Towers Watson to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
LONDON, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced that its 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 at the close of business on September 30, 2026.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
The Zacks Insurance Brokerage industry is expected to benefit from better pricing, prudent underwriting, rising demand for insurance products, and global expansion, which, in turn, have been driving revenues. The fast-paced consolidations in this traditionally fragmented industry are expected to benefit Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW - Free Report) , Aon plc (AON - Free Report) , Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG - Free Report) , and Brown and Brown, Inc. (BRO - Free Report) .
Increased digitization should help the industry improve its basis points, scale, and efficiencies.
About the Insurance Brokerage Industry The Zacks Brokerage Insurance industry comprises companies primarily offering insurance and reinsurance products and services. Insurance brokers serve as intermediaries between clients and insurance providers, act on behalf of their clients and offer advice, keeping in mind clients' interests against brokerage fees. Their business is directly linked to clients’ level of business activity. Some of these companies also provide risk management, third-party administration and managed healthcare services. Per a report by Mordor Intelligence, the insurance brokerage market is expected to grow from $359.27 billion in 2026 to $572.47 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 9.77% during the forecast period (2026-2031). Accelerated digitalization should help in the smooth functioning of the industry.
3 Trends Shaping the Future of the Insurance Brokerage Industry Increased Demand for Products to Drive Revenues: Rising demand for insurance products is a key revenue driver for the brokerage insurance industry, supported by increasing awareness of risk protection, evolving regulatory requirements and growing economic activity. Businesses and individuals are seeking broader coverage across property, casualty, health, cyber, employee benefits, and specialty insurance products to safeguard against financial uncertainties. Higher insurance penetration, rising commercial activity, and increased demand for customized risk-management solutions are creating opportunities for brokers to expand their client base and policy volumes.
Additionally, inflationary trends and higher insured asset values often lead to increased premium levels, which can boost commission and fee income for brokerage firms. Brokers are also benefiting from cross-selling opportunities and growing demand for advisory services, positioning the industry for sustained revenue growth over the long term.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Mergers and acquisitions play a significant role in shaping the brokerage insurance industry, enabling companies to expand market presence, diversify product offerings, strengthen distribution capabilities and achieve operational efficiencies. Insurance brokers increasingly pursue acquisitions to broaden geographic reach, gain access to niche markets and enhance expertise across commercial, employee benefits, wealth management, and specialty insurance lines. Consolidation also helps firms achieve economies of scale, improve bargaining power with insurers and deepen customer relationships through cross-selling opportunities.
Additionally, acquisitions of technology-focused firms and InsurTech companies are accelerating digital transformation, helping brokers improve customer experience, data analytics, and operational efficiency. In a fragmented brokerage landscape, strategic M&A remains a key growth driver, allowing companies to boost revenues, strengthen competitive positioning and create long-term shareholder value.
Increased Adoption of Technology: The brokerage insurance industry is increasingly adopting technology to streamline operations, improve customer engagement, enhance underwriting precision, and drive profitability. Insurance brokers are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, predictive analytics, cloud computing, and automation to optimize policy administration, claims processing, and risk assessment. Digital platforms and self-service tools are improving customer experience by enabling faster quotes, seamless policy purchases, and personalized insurance solutions. The integration of data analytics and telematics is aiding insurers in better evaluating risk and tailoring pricing strategies. Moreover, technology-driven efficiencies are reducing operating costs and enabling brokers to strengthen cross-selling and client retention.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects The Zacks Insurance - Brokerage industry is housed within the broader Zacks Finance sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #77, which places it in the top 31% of more than 246 Zacks industries.
The group's Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, signifies encouraging near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry’s positioning in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is the result of a positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are upbeat about this group’s earnings growth potential. The industry’s earnings estimate has declined 7% for 2026 in a year.
Before we present a few securities and exchange stocks worth considering for your portfolio, let’s take a look at the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Underperforms Sector and S&P 500 The Insurance Brokerage industry has underperformed its sector and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite over the past year. The stocks in this industry have lost 14.9% in a year against the Finance sector’s growth of 13.4% and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite’s appreciation of 21.8%.
One Year Price Performance
Current Valuation On the basis of a trailing 12-month price-to-book (P/B), commonly used for valuing insurance stocks, the industry is currently trading at 3.52X compared with the Zacks S&P 500 Composite’s 7.34X and the sector’s 4.5X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 8.56X, as low as 2.85X and at the median of 6.92X.
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4 Insurance Brokerage Stocks in Focus We are presenting one stock from the space currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and three stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Willis Towers Watson: Based in London, the United Kingdom, Willis Towers Watson, with a market capitalization of $31.60 billion, is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. New business wins and renewals, higher levels of retirement work, strong client retention, strong software sales, strategic buyouts, and effective capital deployment bode well for growth. Willis Towers’ growth strategy remains centered on sustainable revenue growth, mix improvement, and operating margin expansion. Management expects target-specific adjusted operating margins of nearly 30% at the enterprise level, approximately 35% in Health, Wealth & Career and around 30% in Risk & Broking in 2028.
Earnings for this insurance broker have grown 8.3% in the past five years. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 17.6%, better than the industry average of 14.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings indicates a year-over-year increase of 15.7%. The consensus estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 1.6% north in the past 30 days. WTW has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters, with an average being 3.88%. The stock has gained 1.7% over the past year.
Price and Consensus: WTW
Arthur J. Gallagher: Headquartered in Itasca, IL, Arthur J. Gallagher, with a market capitalization of $65.48 billion, is the world’s largest property/casualty third-party claims administrator and the fourth largest among insurance brokers (based on revenues). AJG is poised to benefit from the growing contribution of its Brokerage and Risk Management segments. This, in turn, is driving organic revenues.
Given the number and size of its non-U.S. acquisitions, this insurer expects an increase in international contribution to total revenues. New business production and retention bode well for consistent growth. AJG expects total company organic growth of 6%, brokerage at 5.5% and risk management at 9% in 2026. AJG projects 2026 to be another year of excellent organic growth. Management cites a strong new business pipeline and improved premiums in reinsurance, retail, bond and specialty businesses as drivers.
Earnings of Arthur J. Gallagher have grown 18.1% in the past five years, better than the industry average of 13.9%. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 14.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings indicates a 24.2% year-over-year increase. The consensus estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 0.4% north in the past 30 days. This insurance broker has beaten earnings estimates in two of the last four quarters, while missing in one and matching in one. The stock has lost 13.4% over the past year.
Price and Consensus: AJG
Aon: Dublin, Ireland-based Aon, with a market capitalization of $74.74 billion, offers risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resource consulting and outsourcing services worldwide. Aon benefits from disciplined cost control, restructuring initiatives and focused capital deployment, which are improving efficiency and scalability. Strategic acquisitions, selective divestitures and partnerships have expanded its global footprint and lifted return on capital.Earnings of Aon have grown 10.5% in the past five years, while the expected long-term earnings growth rate is 10.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings indicates an 11.6% year-over-year increase. The consensus estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 0.2% south in the past 30 days. This insurance broker has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters, with an average of 2.72%. The stock has lost 5% over the past year.
Price and Consensus: AON
Brown & Brown: BRO, with a market capitalization of $23.77 billion and headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL, markets and sells insurance products and services primarily in the United States, as well as in London, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. Brown & Brown’s impressive growth is driven by organic and inorganic means across its segments. Higher core commissions and fees, profit-sharing contingent commissions, guaranteed supplemental commissions, and investment income should continue to drive revenues. Growth from all lines of business through a combination of improving new business, solid retention, rate increases and modest exposure unit expansion will continue to drive the growth momentum going forward.
Earnings of Brown & Brown have grown 19.2% in the past five years, better than the industry average. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 4.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings indicates a 5.6% year-over-year increase. BRO has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters and missing in one, with an average of 5.04%. The stock has lost 25.9% over the past year.
LONDON, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly half of the world's identified lithium resources are concentrated in South America's Lithium Triangle, making the region one of the most strategically important links in the global energy transition. New analysis from WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) and Cullen Hendrix at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, conducted by the Willis Research Network, shows how disruptions to trade, infrastructure or political stability across Chile, Argentina and Bolivia could trigger far-reaching consequences for businesses, investors and supply chains worldwide.
Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW – Free Report) by 71.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 8,696 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,616 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in Willis Towers Watson Public were worth $2,528,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of WTW. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 4.7% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 1,368 shares of the company’s stock worth $429,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in Willis Towers Watson Public by 7.6% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,588 shares of the company’s stock valued at $875,000 after buying an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in Willis Towers Watson Public by 38.6% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 140 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after buying an additional 39 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP grew its stake in Willis Towers Watson Public by 12.6% during the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 14,806 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,538,000 after buying an additional 1,659 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Baird Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in Willis Towers Watson Public by 1.0% during the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 9,273 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,842,000 after buying an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. 93.09% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $382.00 to $405.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Weiss Ratings lowered Willis Towers Watson Public from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $316.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday. BMO Capital Markets upgraded Willis Towers Watson Public from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and cut their price objective for the company from $347.00 to $300.00 in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $345.00 price objective (up from $300.00) on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public in a research note on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $363.50.
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Willis Towers Watson Public Stock Down 0.5% Shares of Willis Towers Watson Public stock opened at $338.07 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $280.79 and a 200 day simple moving average of $286.86. The stock has a market cap of $31.40 billion, a PE ratio of 20.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 0.42. The company has a quick ratio of 1.68, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company has a 12 month low of $240.61 and a 12 month high of $352.79.
Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $3.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.12 by $0.23. The firm had revenue of $2.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.42 billion. Willis Towers Watson Public had a return on equity of 22.19% and a net margin of 15.49%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.86 earnings per share. Research analysts predict that Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company will post 19.8 EPS for the current year.
Willis Towers Watson Public Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th were given a $0.96 dividend. This represents a $3.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. Willis Towers Watson Public’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 23.62%.
Willis Towers Watson Public Company Profile (Free Report)
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.
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3 in 4 employers rank retirement savings as a high priority, while 4 in 5 are willing to use AI for plan analytics and monitoring August 03, 2026 09:58 ET | Source: Willis Towers Watson US LLC
NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. employers are facing a clear retirement readiness challenge: they value defined contribution (DC) plans, but many still lack a precise view of whether those plans are helping employees retire on time and with confidence. That is according to the WTW 2026 Defined Contribution Survey from WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. In the survey of 547 U.S. plan sponsors, 60% have a working definition of retirement readiness, split among income replacement (40%), retiring on time (39%) and retirement confidence (39%) (sponsors could select more than one option).
The finding underscores what WTW calls a retirement outcomes gap, now a growing business concern for employers. Employers are asking their DC plans to deliver more than ever: enhancing the employee experience (69%) and improving retirement outcomes (63%) top their objectives for the next two years, and three in four rank retirement savings as a core or top priority within total rewards. But many plans are still measured, governed and delivered for a different era, leaving a gap between what employers expect and what their plans are built to achieve. Sponsors are reassessing governance, resources and plan design to move beyond commitment to impact.
“The retirement outcomes gap is a call to action,” said Chris West, Senior Managing Director and Defined Contribution Strategy Leader, WTW. “Employers have invested heavily in retirement programs, but the next challenge is proving these programs are moving employees closer to retirement readiness. Advanced analytics can help sponsors see where gaps are emerging and what actions may matter most, leading to more impactful solutions and better outcomes.”
The survey shows where plans stall, and where employers are starting to act:
Averages hide the people at risk. Sponsors often monitor aggregate, plan-level metrics such as participation rates, but fewer break results down by employee group, where gaps in access, savings behavior and outcomes are often most visible.Plan design is being retooled for impact. Half of sponsors say minor or moderate retirement plan design updates are needed. As cost pressures persist, employers are looking for changes that make plans more relevant, flexible and aligned with retirement readiness goals.Plan governance continues to evolve. Closing the retirement outcomes gap will require many sponsors to rebalance time and resources spent on administration and governance. One in five sponsors are looking to delegate future delivery support, transferring administration and fiduciary responsibilities so their teams can spend more time on strategy focused on improving participant outcomes.Support stops before the finish line. Plans have gotten better at helping employees accumulate savings, but support diminishes when it matters most: the transition into retirement, when workers face critical decisions about their readiness and the prospective distribution and investment options that determine whether savings become sustainable income. To enhance support, 3 out of 10 sponsors are planning to offer an in-plan retirement income solution. The stakes extend beyond the benefits department. When employees do not feel ready to retire, they often do not, whatever their account balance says, and delayed retirements ripple into workforce planning, succession and talent costs. Employers in the survey consistently tie their retirement objectives to broader workforce goals, including attraction, retention and timely workforce transitions.
The retirement outcomes gap has new urgency as workers are increasingly confronted with large, abstract retirement savings targets. For many Americans, the workplace DC plan is their primary retirement vehicle, which puts employers at the center of translating those headline numbers into something a worker can act on.
“Headlines keep telling workers they need a specific amount of retirement savings. Even retirement professionals struggle to say what the numbers mean until they are translated into a monthly lifestyle,” said Dave Amendola, Managing Director and Intellectual Capital and Innovation Leader, Defined Contribution Strategy, WTW. “That is the gap employers are wrestling with: helping employees understand what their savings actually mean and supporting confident decisions that help convert an account balance into retirement income.”
Employers also see AI as part of the answer, in certain areas. Nearly four in five (79%) are willing to use artificial intelligence (AI) for plan analytics, 73% to automate routine processes and 72% to personalize employee communications. Willingness wanes as stakes rise: 37% for compliance and risk management, 33% for recordkeeper oversight and 29% for fiduciary governance, with data privacy and security the most common reservation (74%). The pattern reflects where accountability sits: sponsors are more comfortable when AI provides education, as opposed to when it touches fiduciary responsibilities.
“Employers are most comfortable using AI where it can make retirement programs more responsive, efficient and insight driven,” West said. “The opportunity is to use these tools to better engage participants, streamline administration and help sponsors understand where plan design, investment strategy and participant support can have the greatest impact.”
The survey suggests four steps for closing the retirement outcomes gap: define retirement readiness in measurable terms, use enhanced plan data and AI-enabled analytics to identify where support is needed, shift time and resources from administration toward outcomes, and extend more personalized support through the transition into retirement.
The complete findings are available in the WTW 2026 Defined Contribution Survey report.
About the survey
The WTW 2026 Defined Contribution Survey is based on responses from 547 U.S. employers that sponsor a defined contribution plan. Fieldwork was conducted between April 15 and May 22, 2026. Respondents skew large: over 60% hold at least $1 billion in DC plan assets, 42% have 10,000 or more employees, and 72% also manage a defined benefit plan.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance. Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success, and provide perspective that moves you. Learn more at wtwco.com.
Willis Towers Watson Public NASDAQ: WTW reported second-quarter 2026 organic revenue growth of 5%, adjusted operating margin expansion of 100 basis points and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.35, up 17% from the prior-year period.
Chief Executive Officer Carl Hess said the quarter reflected marketplace performance and cost discipline despite continued global market volatility. Risk & Broking led the company with 7% organic growth, while Health, Wealth & Career posted 4% growth. WTW’s adjusted operating margin was 19.5% in the quarter.
Chief Financial Officer Andrew Krasner said recent acquisitions contributed about three percentage points to reported revenue growth at both the enterprise and segment levels. The company also generated $360 million in free cash flow during the first six months of 2026, up from $217 million in the prior-year period.
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Propel plan targets AI-driven savings and margin gains WTW announced Propel, an AI acceleration plan expected to be completed by the end of 2028. The company expects the initiative to generate approximately $400 million in run-rate savings through an investment of about $625 million, plus roughly $25 million in non-cash charges. WTW plans to reinvest about $50 million of the savings into growth opportunities, resulting in projected net run-rate savings of $350 million.
“Propel is an acceleration of what’s already working for WTW,” Hess said during the call, describing the program as a way to reduce routine manual work and create more capacity for brokers, advisers and consultants to focus on client relationships, advice and new business.
Krasner said most of the program’s costs are expected in 2027 and 2028, though some spending will occur in 2026. Costs will flow through GAAP results but be excluded from the company’s adjusted non-GAAP measures. WTW said it will provide quarterly updates on the program’s costs and benefits.
The company expects Propel’s benefits to begin contributing meaningfully in 2027 and to build through 2028. WTW now targets an adjusted operating margin of approximately 30% at the enterprise level in 2028, including margins of about 35% for Health, Wealth & Career and 30% for Risk & Broking.
WTW said it expects a meaningful improvement in free cash flow margin after the plan concludes and related cash costs subside in 2029. The company said Propel does not change its 2026 guidance or near-term capital return plans.
Segment performance Health, Wealth & Career generated 4% organic revenue growth, with Health rising 8% on growth across regions, new business wins and project work. Wealth increased 2%, reflecting higher retirement-related activity. Career revenue was flat, as stronger communications, change and broad-based pay work was offset by weaker revenue in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict.
Hess said WTW absorbed a nearly 50% decline in Career project work in the Middle East. Outside the region, Career grew 3%, including high-single-digit growth outside North America. Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing grew 1%, as expanded outsourcing and administration work was partly offset by lower individual marketplace commissions outside the annual enrollment period.
Health, Wealth & Career’s adjusted operating margin increased 30 basis points to 24.1%. WTW maintained its outlook for mid-single-digit organic growth and continued margin expansion for the segment in 2026.
Risk & Broking grew 7% organically, with Corporate Risk & Broking also growing 7%. Krasner attributed the result to new business, double-digit growth in nearly all specialty businesses and strong client retention. North America led geographic growth, with strength in construction, natural resources, surety and mergers and acquisitions.
Insurance Consulting and Technology grew 6%, driven primarily by software sales and new business wins, including multiyear technology-practice deals. Risk & Broking’s operating margin rose 100 basis points to 22.2% on operating leverage and expense discipline. The company reiterated its expectations for mid-single-digit full-year growth and 100 basis points of margin expansion in the segment.
Technology deployment and market conditions WTW highlighted existing AI and automation deployments that it expects to expand through Propel. In Health, Wealth & Career, the company said its Rewards AI compensation intelligence tool now serves more than 5,000 client users. Its Violet suite of AI capabilities has served more than 12 million plan participants, while benefit decision-support use increased 52% and participant follow-ups declined 60%, according to Hess.
In Risk & Broking, WTW has incorporated Newfront’s Navigator system into its Neuron operating platform under the name Willis Navigator. Hess said schedules of insurance that previously took four hours can now be generated in about five minutes, while certain real estate premium allocations that historically took two to four weeks can be completed in minutes after receiving binders and final premiums.
The company said Newfront integration remains on track, with cost synergies modestly ahead of plan. Hess emphasized that Newfront synergies are separate from and additive to Propel savings. WTW also completed the acquisition of Italian regional insurance broker SMB Scala & Mansutti during the period.
WTW said it continues to see demand supported by healthcare inflation, regulatory change, technological advances, geopolitical tension and market volatility. However, management said softer labor conditions and the Middle East conflict have prompted some clients to defer discretionary projects, particularly in Career.
Capital returns and outlook WTW repurchased $450 million of shares during the second quarter and paid $90 million in quarterly cash dividends, or $0.96 per share. The company continues to expect at least $1 billion in full-year share repurchases, subject to market conditions and potential investment opportunities.
Krasner said foreign exchange provided a $0.06 tailwind to adjusted diluted earnings per share in the second quarter. Based on current outlook and spot rates, WTW expects an additional approximately $0.05 foreign-exchange tailwind in the second half, for an estimated full-year benefit of about $0.35.
Management reaffirmed its 2026 outlook for mid-single-digit enterprise organic growth, annual adjusted operating margin expansion and improving free cash flow.
About Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW)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.
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Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 30, 2026 9:00 AM EDT
Company Participants
Carl A. Hess - CEO & Director
Andrew Krasner - CFO & Co-head of Corporate Development
Lucy Clarke - President of Risk & Broking
Julie Gebauer - President of Health, Wealth & Career
Conference Call Participants
Michael Zaremski - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Elyse Greenspan - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Charles Peters - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division
Andrew Kligerman - TD Cowen, Research Division
Robert Cox - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Good morning. Welcome to the WTW Earnings Conference Call. Please refer to wtwco.com for the press release and supplemental information that were issued earlier today. Today's call is being recorded and will be available for the next 3 months on WTW's website.
Some of the comments in today's call may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed today, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these statements unless required by law. For a more detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, investors should review the Forward-Looking Statements section of the earnings press release issued this morning as well as in the most recent Form 10-K and other subsequent WTW SEC filings.
During the call, certain non-GAAP financial measures may be discussed. To provide direct comparability with prior periods, all commentary regarding the company's revenue growth results will be on a non-GAAP organic basis unless specifically stated otherwise. For reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures as well as other information regarding these measures, please refer to the most recent earnings release and other materials in the Investor Relations section of the company's website.
Key Takeaways Willis Towers Watson beat Q2 earnings estimates on organic revenue growth and stronger operating margins. WTW's Risk & Broking led growth, while HWC gained from strong Health and Wealth performance. WTW expanded share buybacks and launched its Propel AI initiative targeting long-term cost savings. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.13 by 7%. Earnings increased 17% year over year.
Revenues rose 9% to $2.46 billion and surpassed the consensus estimate of $2.42 billion by 1.7%. Organic revenues grew 5%, supported by gains across both operating segments. Adjusted operating margin expanded despite higher transaction and integration costs.
WTW's Revenue Growth Stays Broad-BasedReported revenues increased from $2.26 billion in the prior-year quarter. Excluding foreign-currency movements, revenues advanced 8%. Acquisitions and divestitures contributed 3 percentage points to the quarterly change.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 13% year over year to $529 million. The related margin widened 70 basis points to 21.5%, reflecting improved operating leverage and stronger adjusted profitability.
The total costs of providing services increased 11% year over year to $2.1 billion due to higher salaries and benefits, other operating expenses, and amortization and transaction and integration expenses. Our estimate was pegged at $2 billion.
Willis Towers Expands HWC ProfitabilityHealth, Wealth & Career revenues increased 8% year over year to $1.27 billion. Our estimate was pegged at $1.26 billion. Revenues rose 7% on a constant-currency basis and 4% organically. Health generated organic growth across all regions, while Wealth benefited from higher retirement-related activity.
Career revenues were unchanged organically. Higher communications project and compensation work was offset by pressure in the Middle East. Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing gained from project activity, new client wins and regulatory work, partly offset by lower Individual Marketplace commissions.
The segment’s operating income rose 9% year over year to $306 million. Operating margin expanded 30 basis points to 24.1%, driven by expense discipline and improved operating leverage.
WTW's Risk & Broking Segment Leads GrowthRisk & Broking revenues advanced 11% to $1.16 billion. Our estimate was pegged at $1.12 billion. Constant-currency revenues increased 10%, while organic growth reached 7%, the stronger rate among WTW’s two operating segments.
Corporate Risk & Broking benefited from new business activity and strong client retention worldwide. Insurance Consulting and Technology recorded organic growth, primarily reflecting robust software sales in its Technology practice.
Segment operating income climbed 16% year over year to $258 million. Operating margin improved 100 basis points to 22.2% on operating leverage.
Willis Towers Balances Costs and Margin GainsAdjusted operating income increased 15% year over year to $480 million. Adjusted operating margin expanded 100 basis points to 19.5%, indicating that underlying profit growth outpaced the increase in revenues.
On a reported basis, income from operations declined 1% year over year to $364 million. Operating margin contracted 150 basis points to 14.8%, partly reflecting transaction and integration expenses of $61 million compared with $2 million a year earlier.
Net income fell 30% year over year to $231 million, while diluted GAAP earnings decreased 27% to $2.43 per share. The divergence from adjusted results reflected acquisition-related and other excluded items.
WTW Strengthens Cash Flow and Capital ReturnsOperating cash flow totaled $474 million during the first six months of 2026, up 45.4% from the prior-year period. Free cash flow increased 65.9% year over year to $360 million, primarily due to operating margin expansion.
WTW repurchased about 1.7 million shares for $450 million during the second quarter. The board also increased the company’s existing share-repurchase authorization by $1.5 billion, supplementing approximately $500 million remaining under the prior authority.
Cash and cash equivalents were $1.63 billion as of June 30, 2026, down 48.1% from the end of 2025. Long-term debt stood at $5.78 billion and grew 0.4% from year-end.
Willis Towers Launches Propel AI InitiativeWTW introduced Propel, an enterprise-wide plan designed to expand the use of artificial intelligence and automation through 2028. The initiative is intended to improve client service, support growth opportunities and streamline core processes.
The company expects to invest about $625 million in cash and incur $25 million of non-cash charges. Propel is targeted to generate roughly $400 million in run-rate savings. After reinvesting $50 million to support growth, WTW expects approximately $350 million in net run-rate savings.
Management is targeting an adjusted operating margin of approximately 30% in 2028. The company maintained its full-year 2026 financial considerations, including continued enterprise-level margin expansion and share repurchases of at least $1 billion, subject to market conditions.
WTW Provides 2026 GuidanceWTW expects continued adjusted operating margin expansion at the enterprise level.
Willis Towers expects Health, Wealth & Career organic revenues to be in the mid-single digits.
WTW expects Risk & Broking organic revenues to be in the mid-single digits.
In terms of the Newfront acquisition, WTW expects 2026 post-close revenue of $250 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26%.
WTW expects Newfront’s Total Rewards business segment (42%) will be included in HWC and Newfront’s Business Insurance business segment (58%) will be included in R&B.
WTW expects share repurchases of $1 billion or greater, subject to market conditions and potential capital allocation to organic and inorganic investment opportunities.
WTW expects continual improvement in free cash flow margin primarily from operating margin expansion along with an evolving business mix.
Zacks RankWillis Towers Watson currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Performance of Other InsurersBrown & Brown, Inc.’s (BRO - Free Report) second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.07 per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.9%. The bottom line increased 3.9% year over year. Revenues of $1.67 billion missed the consensus mark by 2.9% but increased 30.4% year over year. Acquisition activity supported the top line, while organic revenues declined 0.7%.
Commissions and fees rose 32.4% to $1.65 billion, while investment and other income declined to $22 million from $36 million. Adjusted EBITDAC margin contracted 100 basis points to 35.7%. Adjusted net income attributable to the company increased 18.4% to $361 million.
Everest Group, Ltd. (EG - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 operating earnings of $14.85 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.8%. The bottom line declined 14.5% year over year. Strong underwriting income from its core businesses supported the earnings beat. Operating revenues of $3.96 billion decreased 11.8% year over year and missed the consensus estimate by 2.9%.
Gross written premiums declined 19.4% year over year to $3.77 billion. Our estimate was $3.8 billion. Net premiums earned fell 12.6% to $3.49 billion, reflecting lower business volumes. Our estimate was $3.6 billion. Total claims and expenses fell 10.8% to $3.28 billion. Our estimate was $3.4 billion.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 operating income of $2.56 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.8%. The bottom line decreased 0.8% year over year. Revenues of $4.43 billion declined 6.9% year over year and missed the consensus mark by 3.1%.
Gross premiums written declined 1.1% year over year to $6.13 billion. Net premiums written decreased 6.9% to $4.05 billion, reflecting lower volumes in the Insurance and Reinsurance segments. Net premiums earned fell 8.1% to $3.99 billion. Underwriting income fell 19.7% to $657 million.
For the quarter ended June 2026, Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) reported revenue of $2.47 billion, up 9.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $3.35, compared to $2.86 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.43 billion, representing a surprise of +1.56%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +7.03%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $3.13.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Willis Towers Watson performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Revenue- Health, Wealth and Career: $1.27 billion versus $1.26 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +7.6% change.Revenue- Reimbursable expenses and other: $30 million compared to the $29.99 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +25% year over year.Revenue- Segment Revenue: $2.43 billion versus $2.4 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +9.3% change.Revenue- Risk and Broking: $1.16 billion versus $1.13 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +11.2% change.Segment Operating Income- Risk and Broking: $258 million versus $242.99 million estimated by five analysts on average.Segment Operating Income- Health, Wealth and Career: $306 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $308.66 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Willis Towers Watson here>>>
Shares of Willis Towers Watson have returned +14.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.13 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.86 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.03%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this advisory, broking and solutions company would post earnings of $3.59 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.72, delivering a surprise of +3.62%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Willis Towers Watson, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Brokerage industry, posted revenues of $2.47 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.56%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.26 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Willis Towers Watson shares have lost about 3.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 6.9%.
What's Next for Willis Towers Watson?While Willis Towers Watson has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Willis Towers Watson was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $3.57 on $2.49 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $19.53 on $10.49 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Brokerage is currently in the bottom 35% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, eToro Group Ltd. (ETOR - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 11.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +8.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 17.4% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
eToro Group Ltd.'s revenues are expected to be $225 million, up 7.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Revenue1 increased 9% from prior year to $2.5 billion for the quarterOrganic Revenue growth of 5% for the quarter Diluted Earnings per Share was $2.43 for the quarter, down 27% over prior yearAdjusted Diluted Earnings per Share was $3.35 for the quarter, up 17% over prior yearOperating Margin was 14.8% for the quarter, down 150 basis points from prior yearAdjusted Operating Margin was 19.5% for the quarter, up 100 basis points from prior yearAnnounced Propel, WTW's AI Acceleration Plan, to further scale AI and automation across WTW, targeting approximately 30% Adjusted Operating Margin2 in 2028 while positioning the Company for future growthIncreased existing share repurchase authority by $1.5 billion LONDON, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) (the “Company”), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
“WTW delivered solid second quarter results, reflecting business momentum and disciplined execution,” said Carl Hess, WTW’s Chief Executive Officer. “This performance underscores the meaningful progress we've made embedding AI and automation across our business, enabling us to deliver higher-value client solutions and a more compelling colleague experience. Propel, WTW's AI Acceleration Plan announced today, builds on that foundation and is intended to further accelerate performance and enhance efficiency, creating value for shareholders and further strengthening WTW's differentiated position in the market. We remain confident in delivering on our full-year 2026 guidance and achieving our new 2028 margin target.”
Consolidated Results
As reported, USD millions, except %
Key MetricsQ2-26Q2-25Y/Y ChangeRevenue1$2,466$2,261Reported 9% | CC 8% | Organic 5%Income from Operations$364$368(1)%Operating Margin %14.8%16.3%(150) bpsAdjusted Operating Income$480$41915%Adjusted Operating Margin %19.5%18.5%100 bpsNet Income$231$332(30)%Adjusted Net Income$316$28511%Diluted EPS$2.43$3.32(27)%Adjusted Diluted EPS$3.35$2.8617% 1The revenue amounts included in this release are presented on a U.S. GAAP basis except where stated otherwise. The segment discussion is on an organic basis.2See “WTW Non-GAAP Measures” below with respect to forward-looking non-GAAP measures.
Revenue was $2.47 billion for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 9% compared to $2.26 billion for the same period in the prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, revenue increased 8%. On an organic basis, revenue increased 5%. See Supplemental Segment Information for additional detail on book-of-business settlements and interest income included in revenue.
Net Income for the second quarter of 2026 was $231 million compared to $332 million in the prior-year second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $529 million, or 21.5% of revenue, an increase of 13%, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $470 million, or 20.8% of revenue, in the prior-year second quarter. The U.S. GAAP tax rate for the second quarter was 19.8%, and the adjusted income tax rate for the second quarter used in calculating adjusted diluted earnings per share was 19.6%.
Cash Flow and Capital Allocation
Cash flows from operating activities were $474 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $326 million in the prior year. Free cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was $360 million and $217 million, respectively, an increase of $143 million. The increase was primarily driven by operating margin expansion. During the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the Company repurchased 1,733,574 of its outstanding shares for $450 million.
Second Quarter 2026 Segment Highlights
Health, Wealth & Career (“HWC”)
As reported, USD millions, except %
Health, Wealth & CareerQ2-26Q2-25Y/Y ChangeTotal Revenue$1,270$1,180Reported 8% | CC 7% | Organic 4%Operating Income$306$2809%Operating Margin %24.1%23.8%30 bps
The HWC segment had revenue of $1.27 billion in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 8% (7% increase constant currency and organic growth of 4%) from $1.18 billion in the prior year. Health delivered organic revenue growth with positive contributions from all regions. Wealth generated organic revenue growth supported by higher levels of retirement work across all regions. Career revenue was flat on an organic basis as increased levels of communications project work and broad-based pay work were offset by constrained revenue in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict. Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing (BD&O) revenue increased organically as expanded project work, new client wins and regulatory driven work in Outsourcing were partially offset by lower commissions in Individual Marketplace.
Operating margin in the HWC segment increased 30 basis points from the prior-year second quarter to 24.1%. The increase was primarily driven by improved operating leverage and expense discipline.
Risk & Broking (“R&B”)
As reported, USD millions, except %
Risk & BrokingQ2-26Q2-25Y/Y ChangeTotal Revenue$1,164$1,047Reported 11% | CC 10% | Organic 7%Operating Income$258$22216%Operating Margin %22.2%21.2%100 bps
The R&B segment had revenue of $1.16 billion in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 11% (10% increase constant currency and organic growth of 7%) from $1.05 billion in the prior year. Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) had organic revenue growth driven by new business activity and strong client retention globally. Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT) delivered organic revenue growth primarily from strong software sales in the Technology practice.
Operating margin in the R&B segment increased 100 basis points from the prior-year second quarter to 22.2%. The increase was primarily driven by operating leverage.
Share Repurchase Program
Today, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase to the existing share repurchase authority in the amount of $1.5 billion. The $1.5 billion increase is in addition to the approximately $500 million remaining on the current open-ended repurchase authority. The Company is authorized to repurchase shares, by way of redemption or otherwise, and will consider whether to do so from time to time, based on many factors, including market and economic conditions, applicable legal requirements and other business considerations.
Propel
Concurrent with its second quarter results, WTW announced Propel to embed artificial intelligence and automation across the enterprise, expected to be completed by the end of 2028. Supported by the Company's ongoing investments in AI, data and technology, including the acquisition of Newfront, Propel is expected to enhance client service and create additional opportunities for growth as well as streamline core operating processes. WTW expects these efforts to accelerate performance and enhance efficiency, reinforcing WTW's strengths.
The Company expects to invest approximately $625 million of cash and incur approximately $25 million in non-cash charges to generate approximately $400 million in run-rate savings, delivering a cash-cost-to-achieve ratio of approximately 1.6 times. After reinvesting approximately $50 million to support growth, the Company expects to deliver approximately $350 million in net run-rate savings and approximately 30% adjusted operating margin in 2028. The Company’s full-year 2026 guidance remains unchanged. Please refer to the most recent supplemental slides in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website for further details.
Select 2026 Financial Considerations
Adjusted operating margin:
Continued annual margin expansion at the enterprise level driven by: ~100 basis points of annual margin expansion in R&BIncremental annual margin expansion in HWC
Segment organic revenue:
Expected to be a headwind on Adjusted Diluted EPS of ~$0.30The remaining equity investments in the interest in earnings of associates line are not expected to be material in 2026 Newfront acquisition:
Expected to be ~$0.10 dilutive to Adjusted EPS in 2026Expected 2026 post-close revenue of ~$250M and an adjusted EBITDA margin of ~26%Newfront’s Total Rewards business segment (~42%) will be included in HWC and Newfront’s Business Insurance business segment (~58%) will be included in R&B
Capital allocation:
Expect share repurchases of $1.0B or greater, subject to market conditions and potential capital allocation to organic and inorganic investment opportunities
Free cash flow:
Continual improvement in FCF margin primarily from operating margin expansion along with evolving our business mix
Foreign exchange:
Expect an incremental foreign currency tailwind on Adjusted Diluted EPS of ~$0.05 for the remainder of 2026, resulting in a ~$0.35 tailwind for the full year 2026 at today's rates The 2026 Financial Considerations above include Non-GAAP financial measures. We do not reconcile forward-looking Non-GAAP measures for reasons explained under "WTW Non-GAAP Measures" below.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the financial results for the second quarter 2026, including an update on strategic priorities. It will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call will be available on WTW’s website. Analysts and institutional investors may participate in the conference call’s question-and-answer session by registering in advance here. An online replay will be available at investors.wtwco.com shortly after the call concludes.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance. Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you. Learn more at www.wtwco.com.
WTW Non-GAAP Measures
In order to assist readers of our consolidated financial statements in understanding the core operating results that WTW’s management uses to evaluate the business and for financial planning, we present the following non-GAAP measures: (1) Constant Currency Change, (2) Organic Change, (3) Adjusted Operating Income/Margin, (4) Adjusted EBITDA/Margin, (5) Adjusted Net Income, (6) Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, (7) Adjusted Income Before Taxes, (8) Adjusted Income Taxes/Tax Rate, (9) Free Cash Flow and (10) Free Cash Flow Margin.
We believe that those measures are relevant and provide pertinent information widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in our industry to provide a baseline for evaluating and comparing our operating performance, and in the case of free cash flow, our liquidity results.
Within the measures referred to as ‘adjusted’, we adjust for significant items which will not be settled in cash, or which we believe to be items that are not core to our current or future operations. Some of these items may not be applicable for the current quarter, however they may be part of our full-year results. Additionally, we have historically adjusted for certain items which are not described below, but for which we may adjust in a future period when applicable. Items applicable to the quarter or full year results, or the comparable periods, include the following:
Transaction and integration expenses – Management believes it is appropriate to adjust for significant acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses including changes in significant estimated acquisition earnouts payable and acquisition-related compensation charges. We believe the adjustment is necessary to present how the Company is performing, both now and in the future when the incurrence of these costs will have concluded.Gains and losses on disposals of operations – Adjustment to remove the gains or losses resulting from disposed operations that have not been classified as discontinued operations.Net periodic pension and postretirement benefits – Adjustment to remove the recognition of net periodic pension and postretirement benefits (including pension settlements), other than service costs.
We evaluate our revenue on an as reported (U.S. GAAP), constant currency and organic basis. We believe presenting constant currency and organic information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our comparable results, consistent with how we evaluate our performance internally.
We consider Constant Currency Change, Organic Change, Adjusted Operating Income/Margin, Adjusted EBITDA/Margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Income Before Taxes, Adjusted Income Taxes/Tax Rate and Free Cash Flow to be important financial measures, which are used to internally evaluate and assess our core operations and to benchmark our operating and liquidity results against our competitors. These non-GAAP measures are important in illustrating what our comparable operating and liquidity results would have been had we not incurred transaction-related and non-recurring items. Reconciliations of these measures are included in the accompanying tables with the following exception: The Company does not reconcile its forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, due to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections and/or certain information not being ascertainable or accessible; and because not all of the information, such as foreign currency impacts necessary for a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, is available to the Company without unreasonable efforts. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. The Company provides non-GAAP financial measures that it believes will be achieved, however it cannot accurately predict all of the components of the adjusted calculations and the U.S. GAAP measures may be materially different than the non-GAAP measures.
Our non-GAAP measures and their accompanying definitions are presented as follows:
Constant Currency Change – Represents the year-over-year change in revenue excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. To calculate this impact, the prior-year local currency results are first translated using the current year monthly average exchange rates. The change is calculated by comparing the prior year revenue, translated at the current year monthly average exchange rates, to the current year as reported revenue, for the same period. We believe constant currency measures provide useful information to investors because they provide transparency to performance by excluding the effects that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations have on period-over-period comparability given volatility in foreign currency exchange markets.
Organic Change – Excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, as described above and the period-over-period impact of acquisitions and divestitures on current-year revenue. We believe that excluding transaction-related items from our U.S. GAAP financial measures provides useful supplemental information to our investors, and it is important in illustrating what our core operating results would have been had we not included these transaction-related items, since the nature, size and number of these transaction-related items can vary from period to period.
Adjusted Operating Income/Margin – Income from operations adjusted for amortization, transaction and integration and non-recurring items that, in management’s judgment, significantly affect the period-over-period assessment of operating results. Adjusted operating income margin is calculated by dividing adjusted operating income by revenue. We consider adjusted operating income/margin to be important financial measures, which are used internally to evaluate and assess our core operations and to benchmark our operating results against our competitors.
Adjusted EBITDA/Margin – Net Income adjusted for provision for income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, transaction and integration, gains and losses on disposals of operations, net periodic pension and postretirement benefits, and non-recurring items that, in management’s judgment, significantly affect the period-over-period assessment of operating results. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA by revenue. We consider adjusted EBITDA/margin to be important financial measures, which are used internally to evaluate and assess our core operations, to benchmark our operating results against our competitors and to evaluate and measure our performance-based compensation plans.
Adjusted Net Income – Net Income Attributable to WTW adjusted for amortization, transaction and integration, gains and losses on disposals of operations, net periodic pension and postretirement benefits, and non-recurring items that, in management’s judgment, significantly affect the period-over-period assessment of operating results and the related tax effect of those adjustments and the tax effects of significant adjustments. This measure is used solely for the purpose of calculating adjusted diluted earnings per share.
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share – Adjusted Net Income divided by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares, diluted. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is used to internally evaluate and assess our core operations and to benchmark our operating results against our competitors.
Adjusted Income Before Taxes – Income from operations before income taxes and interest in earnings of associates adjusted for amortization, transaction and integration, gains and losses on disposals of operations, net periodic pension and postretirement benefits, and non-recurring items that, in management’s judgment, significantly affect the period-over-period assessment of operating results. Adjusted income before taxes is used solely for the purpose of calculating the adjusted income tax rate.
Adjusted Income Taxes/Tax Rate – Provision for income taxes adjusted for taxes on certain items of amortization, transaction and integration, gains and losses on disposals of operations, net periodic pension and postretirement benefits, the tax effects of significant adjustments and non-recurring items that, in management’s judgment, significantly affect the period-over-period assessment of operating results, divided by adjusted income before taxes. Adjusted income taxes is used solely for the purpose of calculating the adjusted income tax rate. Management believes that the adjusted income tax rate presents a rate that is more closely aligned to the rate that we would incur if not for the reduction of pre-tax income for the adjusted items and the tax effects of significant adjustments, which are not core to our current and future operations.
Free Cash Flow – Cash flows from operating activities less cash used to purchase fixed assets and software. Management believes that free cash flow presents the core operating performance and cash-generating capabilities of our business operations.
Free Cash Flow Margin – Free Cash Flow as a percentage of revenue, which represents how much of revenue would be realized on a cash basis. We consider this measure to be a meaningful metric for tracking cash conversion on a year-over-year basis due to the non-cash nature of our pension income, which is included in our GAAP and Non-GAAP earnings metrics presented herein.
These non-GAAP measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the information contained within our condensed consolidated financial statements.
WTW Forward-Looking Statements
We have included in this document ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by those laws. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our operations or certain considerations relating to our future results. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate may occur in the future, including such things as: our outlook; the potential impact of natural or man-made disasters like health pandemics and other world health crises; the impact of macroeconomic trends, including inflation, changes in interest rates, trade policies and other geopolitical risks; future capital expenditures; ongoing working capital efforts; future share repurchases; financial results (including our revenue, costs or margins) and the impact of changes to tax laws on our financial results; existing and evolving business strategies; our indebtedness; our ability to execute strategic transactions, including both acquisitions and dispositions, including our ability to receive adequate consideration or any earnout proceeds in return for any dispositions or integrate or manage acquired businesses (such as our recent acquisitions of Newfront Insurance Holdings, Inc. and Cushon) or effect internal reorganizations; demand for our services and competitive strengths; strategic goals; the benefits of new initiatives or investments in technology; growth of our business and operations; the sustained health of our product, service, transaction, client, and talent assessment and management pipelines; our ability to successfully manage ongoing leadership, organizational and technology changes, including investments in improving systems and processes; our ability to implement and realize anticipated benefits of any cost-savings or investment initiatives including our newly launched artificial intelligence acceleration plan (the ‘Plan’); our cybersecurity and privacy processes; our application of artificial intelligence technologies throughout our business and our ability to compete with artificial intelligence technologies offered by new or existing competitors; our ability to protect our intellectual property; our compliance with laws and regulations; risks associated with being an Irish-incorporated company; our recognition of future impairment charges; and plans and references to future successes, including our future financial and operating results, short-term and long-term financial goals, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, including with respect to free cash flow generation, adjusted net income, adjusted operating margin and adjusted earnings per share, are forward-looking statements. Also, when we use words such as ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘plan’, ‘continues’, ‘seek’, ‘target’, ‘goal’, ‘focus’, ‘probably’, or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking disclosure is speculative by its nature.
There are important risks, uncertainties, events and factors that could cause our actual results or performance to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained in this document, including the following: our ability to successfully establish, execute and achieve our global business strategy as it evolves; our ability to fully realize the anticipated benefits of our growth strategy, including inorganic growth through acquisitions; our ability to achieve our short-term and long-term financial goals, such as with respect to our cash flow generation, and the timing with respect to such achievement; the risks related to changes in general economic conditions, business and political conditions, changes in the financial markets, inflation, credit availability, increased interest rates, changes in trade policies, increased tariffs and retaliatory actions; the risks to our short-term and long-term financial goals from any of the risks or uncertainties set forth herein; the risks relating to the adverse impacts of macroeconomic trends, including those relating to changes in trade policies and tariffs, as well as political events, war, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and conflict in the Middle East, and other international disputes, terrorism, natural disasters, public health issues and other business interruptions on the global economy and capital markets, such as uncertainty in the global markets, inflation, changes in interest rates and recessionary trends, changes in spending by government agencies and contractors, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and long-term goals; our ability to successfully hedge against fluctuations in foreign currency rates; the risks relating to the adverse impacts of natural or man-made disasters such as health pandemics and other world health crises on the demand for our products and services, our cash flows and our business operations; material interruptions to or loss of our information processing capabilities, or failure to effectively maintain and upgrade our information technology resources and systems; the insufficiency of client data protection, potential breaches of information systems or insufficient safeguards against cybersecurity breaches or incidents; our ability to comply with complex and evolving regulations related to data privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; significant competition that we face and the potential for loss of market share and/or profitability; the impact of seasonality and differences in timing of renewals and non-recurring revenue increases from disposals and book-of-business sales; the risk of increased liability or new legal claims arising from our new and existing products and services, and expectations, intentions and outcomes relating to outstanding litigation; the risk of substantial negative outcomes on existing or potential future litigation or investigation matters; changes in the regulatory environment in which we operate, including, among other risks, the impacts of pending competition law and regulatory investigations; various claims, government inquiries or investigations or the potential for regulatory action; our ability to make divestitures or acquisitions, including our ability to integrate or manage acquired businesses or carve-out businesses to be disposed, as well as our ability to identify and successfully execute on opportunities for strategic collaboration; our ability to integrate direct-to-consumer sales and marketing solutions with our existing offerings and solutions; our ability to successfully manage ongoing organizational changes, including as a result of our investments in improving systems and processes or other initiatives, and in connection with our acquisition and divestiture activities; the risks relating to the implementation of the Plan; disasters or business continuity problems; our ability to successfully enhance our billing, collection and other working capital efforts, and thereby increase our free cash flow; our ability to properly identify and manage conflicts of interest; reputational damage, including from association with third parties; reliance on third-party service providers and suppliers; risks relating to changes in our management structures and in senior leadership; the loss of key employees or a large number of employees and rehiring rates; our ability to maintain our corporate culture; doing business internationally, including the impact of global trade policies and retaliatory considerations as well as foreign currency exchange rates; compliance with extensive government regulation; the risk of sanctions imposed by governments, or changes to associated sanction regulations and related counter-sanctions; our ability to effectively apply technology, data and analytics solutions, including through the use of artificial intelligence, for internal operations, maintaining industry standards, meeting client preferences and gaining competitive advantage, among other things; changes and developments in the insurance industry or the U.S. healthcare system, including those related to Medicare, and any other changes and developments in legal, regulatory, economic, business or operational conditions that could impact our businesses; the inability to protect our intellectual property rights, or the potential infringement upon the intellectual property rights of others; fluctuations in our pension assets and liabilities and related changes in pension income, including as a result of, related to, or derived from movements in the interest rate environment, investment returns, inflation, or changes in other assumptions that are used to estimate our benefit obligations and their effect on adjusted earnings per share; our capital structure, including indebtedness amounts, the limitations imposed by the covenants in the documents governing such indebtedness and the maintenance of the financial and disclosure controls and procedures of each; our ability to obtain financing on favorable terms or at all; adverse changes in our credit ratings; the impact of recent or potential changes to applicable U.S. state, federal and/or foreign laws, rules and regulations, recent judicial decisions and case law developments, and any other relevant policy changes and legislative actions, including the ‘Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14’ (‘H.R. 1’) signed into law on July 4, 2025, on our business, operations or results; the impact of recent or potential changes in state, federal, and/or foreign tax laws and regulations, including those that may impose additional excise taxes or impact our effective tax rate, including H.R. 1; U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. persons owning at least 10% of our shares; changes in accounting principles, estimates or assumptions; our recognition of future impairment charges; risks relating to or arising from environmental, social and governance (‘ESG’) practices; fluctuation in revenue against our relatively fixed or higher-than-expected expenses; the risk that investment levels across our portfolio increase, which can amplify the impact of market downturns; the laws of Ireland being different from the laws of the U.S. and potentially affording less protections to the holders of our securities; and our holding company structure potentially preventing us from being able to receive dividends or other distributions in needed amounts from our subsidiaries.
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and new factors may emerge from time to time that could also affect actual performance and results. For more information, please see Part I, Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and our subsequent filings with the SEC. Copies are available online at http://www.sec.gov or www.wtwco.com.
Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of these assumptions, and therefore also the forward-looking statements based on these assumptions, could themselves prove to be inaccurate. Given the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included in this document, our inclusion of this information is not a representation or guarantee by us that our objectives and plans will be achieved.
Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and we will not update these forward-looking statements unless the securities laws require us to do so. With regard to these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this document may not occur, and we caution you against unduly relying on these forward-looking statements.
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Supplemental Segment Information
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
REVENUE Components of Revenue Change(i) Less: Less: Three Months Ended
June 30, As Reported Currency Constant Currency Acquisitions/ Organic 2026 2025 % Change Impact Change Divestitures Change Health, Wealth & Career Revenue excluding interest income $1,263 $1,173 8% 1% 7% 3% 4%Interest income 7 7 Total 1,270 1,180 8% 1% 7% 3% 4% Risk & Broking Revenue excluding interest income $1,140 $1,024 11% 1% 10% 3% 7%Interest income 24 23 Total 1,164 1,047 11% 1% 10% 3% 7% Segment Revenue $2,434 $2,227 9% 1% 8% 3% 5%Corporate, reimbursable expenses and other 30 24 Interest income 2 10 Revenue $2,466 $2,261 9% 1% 8% 3% 5%(ii) Components of Revenue Change(i) Less: Less: Six Months Ended
June 30, As Reported Currency Constant Currency Acquisitions/ Organic 2026 2025 % Change Impact Change Divestitures Change Health, Wealth & Career Revenue excluding interest income $2,520 $2,331 8% 2% 6% 2% 3%Interest income 15 14 Total 2,535 2,345 8% 2% 6% 2% 3% Risk & Broking Revenue excluding interest income $2,231 $2,029 10% 4% 6% 2% 4%Interest income 49 45 Total 2,280 2,074 10% 4% 6% 2% 4% Segment Revenue $4,815 $4,419 9% 3% 6% 2% 4%Corporate, reimbursable expenses and other 54 45 Interest income 9 20 Revenue $4,878 $4,484 9% 3% 6% 2% 4%(ii) (i) Components of revenue change may not add due to rounding.
(ii) Interest income did not contribute to organic change for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
BOOK-OF-BUSINESS SETTLEMENTS AND INTEREST INCOME
Three Months Ended June 30, HWC R&B Corporate Total 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 Book-of-business settlements $1 $— $3 $3 $— $— $4 $3 Interest income 7 7 24 23 2 10 33 40 Total $8 $7 $27 $26 $2 $10 $37 $43 Six Months Ended June 30, HWC R&B Corporate Total 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 Book-of-business settlements $2 $2 $10 $3 $— $— $12 $5 Interest income 15 14 49 45 9 20 73 79 Total $17 $16 $59 $48 $9 $20 $85 $84
SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME (i)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026 2025 Health, Wealth & Career $306 $280 Risk & Broking 258 222 Segment Operating Income $564 $502 Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026 2025 Health, Wealth & Career $652 $591 Risk & Broking 510 448 Segment Operating Income $1,162 $1,039 (i) Segment operating income excludes certain costs, including amortization of intangibles, transaction and integration expenses, and to the extent that the actual expense based upon which allocations are made differs from the forecast/budget amount, a reconciling item will be created between internally-allocated expenses and the actual expenses reported for U.S. GAAP purposes.
SEGMENT OPERATING MARGINS
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025Health, Wealth & Career 24.1% 23.8%Risk & Broking 22.2% 21.2% Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025Health, Wealth & Career 25.7% 25.2%Risk & Broking 22.4% 21.6%
RECONCILIATIONS OF SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME TO INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Segment Operating Income $564 $502 Amortization (55) (49)Transaction and integration expenses(i) (61) (2)Unallocated, net(ii) (84) (83)Income from Operations 364 368 Interest expense (78) (64)Other income, net 6 9 Income from operations before income taxes
and interest in earnings of associates $292 $313 Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Segment Operating Income $1,162 $1,039 Amortization (103) (97)Transaction and integration expenses(i) (102) (2)Unallocated, net(ii) (145) (140)Income from Operations 812 800 Interest expense (155) (129)Other income/(loss), net 11 (55)Income from operations before income taxes
and interest in earnings of associates $668 $616 (i) Primarily includes share-based compensation and other transaction-related costs attributable to our Newfront acquisition.
(ii) Includes certain costs, primarily related to corporate functions which are not directly related to the segments, and certain differences between budgeted expenses determined at the beginning of the year and actual expenses that we report for U.S. GAAP purposes.
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Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(Unaudited) RECONCILIATIONS OF NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WTW TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Net income attributable to WTW $229 $331 Adjusted for certain items: Amortization 55 49 Transaction and integration expenses 61 2 Net periodic pension and postretirement benefits (8) (13)Tax effect on certain items listed above(i) (21) (10)Tax effect of significant adjustments — (74)Adjusted Net Income $316 $285 Weighted-average ordinary shares, diluted 94 100 Diluted Earnings Per Share $2.43 $3.32 Adjusted for certain items:(ii) Amortization 0.58 0.49 Transaction and integration expenses 0.65 0.02 Net periodic pension and postretirement benefits (0.08) (0.13)Tax effect on certain items listed above(i) (0.22) (0.10)Tax effect of significant adjustments — (0.74)Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share(ii) $3.35 $2.86 Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Net income attributable to WTW $526 $566 Adjusted for certain items: Amortization 103 97 Transaction and integration expenses 102 2 Net periodic pension and postretirement benefits (14) 62 Gain on disposal of operations — (14)Tax effect on certain items listed above(i) (44) (38)Tax effect of significant adjustments — (74)Adjusted Net Income $673 $601 Weighted-average ordinary shares, diluted 95 100 Diluted Earnings Per Share $5.53 $5.64 Adjusted for certain items:(ii) Amortization 1.08 0.97 Transaction and integration expenses 1.07 0.02 Net periodic pension and postretirement benefits (0.15) 0.62 Gain on disposal of operations — (0.14)Tax effect on certain items listed above(i) (0.46) (0.38)Tax effect of significant adjustments — (0.74)Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share(ii) $7.07 $5.99 (i) The tax effect was calculated using an effective tax rate for each item.
(ii) Per share values and totals may differ due to rounding.
RECONCILIATIONS OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Net income $231 9.4%$332 14.7%Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes 57 (21) Interest expense 78 64 Depreciation 55 57 Amortization 55 49 Transaction and integration expenses 61 2 Net periodic pension and postretirement benefits (8) (13) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin $529 21.5%$470 20.8% Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Net income $534 10.9%$571 12.7%Provision for income taxes 127 44 Interest expense 155 129 Depreciation 111 111 Amortization 103 97 Transaction and integration expenses 102 2 Net periodic pension and postretirement benefits (14) 62 Gain on disposal of operations — (14) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin $1,118 22.9%$1,002 22.3% RECONCILIATIONS OF INCOME FROM OPERATIONS TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Income from operations and Operating margin $364 14.8%$368 16.3%Adjusted for certain items: Amortization 55 49 Transaction and integration expenses 61 2 Adjusted operating income and Adjusted operating income margin $480 19.5%$419 18.5% Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Income from operations and Operating margin $812 16.6%$800 17.8%Adjusted for certain items: Amortization 103 97 Transaction and integration expenses 102 2 Adjusted operating income and Adjusted operating income margin $1,017 20.8%$899 20.0% RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP INCOME TAXES/TAX RATE TO ADJUSTED INCOME TAXES/TAX RATE Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Income from operations before income taxes and interest in earnings of associates $292 $313 Adjusted for certain items: Amortization 55 49 Transaction and integration expenses 61 2 Net periodic pension and postretirement benefits (8) (13)Adjusted income before taxes $400 $351 Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes $57 $(21)Tax effect on certain items listed above(i) 21 10 Tax effect of significant adjustments — 74 Adjusted income taxes $78 $63 U.S. GAAP tax rate 19.8% (6.8)%Adjusted income tax rate 19.6% 18.0% Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Income from operations before income taxes and interest in earnings of associates $668 $616 Adjusted for certain items: Amortization 103 97 Transaction and integration expenses 102 2 Net periodic pension and postretirement benefits (14) 62 Gain on disposal of operations — (14)Adjusted income before taxes $859 $763 Provision for income taxes $127 $44 Tax effect on certain items listed above(i) 44 38 Tax effect of significant adjustments — 74 Adjusted income taxes $171 $156 U.S. GAAP tax rate 19.1% 7.1%Adjusted income tax rate 19.7% 20.5% (i) The tax effect was calculated using an effective tax rate for each item.
RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Cash flows from operating activities $474 $326 Less: Additions to fixed assets and software (114) (109)Free Cash Flow $360 $217 WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(Unaudited) Three Months Ended
June 30, Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Revenue $2,466 $2,261 $4,878 $4,484 Costs of providing services Salaries and benefits 1,551 1,449 2,985 2,773 Other operating expenses 380 336 765 701 Depreciation 55 57 111 111 Amortization 55 49 103 97 Transaction and integration expenses 61 2 102 2 Total costs of providing services 2,102 1,893 4,066 3,684 Income from operations 364 368 812 800 Interest expense (78) (64) (155) (129)Other income/(loss), net 6 9 11 (55) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES 292 313 668 616 (Provision for)/benefit from income taxes (57) 21 (127) (44) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES 235 334 541 572 Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax (4) (2) (7) (1) NET INCOME 231 332 534 571 Income attributable to non-controlling interests (2) (1) (8) (5) NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WTW $229 $331 $526 $566 EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share $2.43 $3.34 $5.55 $5.68 Diluted earnings per share $2.43 $3.32 $5.53 $5.64 Weighted-average ordinary shares, basic 94 99 95 100 Weighted-average ordinary shares, diluted 94 100 95 100 WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
(Unaudited) June 30, December 31, 2026 2025 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $1,627 $3,132 Fiduciary assets 11,846 10,445 Accounts receivable, net 2,603 2,702 Prepaid and other current assets 669 595 Total current assets 16,745 16,874 Fixed assets, net 675 695 Goodwill 9,735 8,938 Other intangible assets, net 1,444 1,141 Right-of-use assets 474 487 Pension benefits assets 558 529 Other non-current assets 928 866 Total non-current assets 13,814 12,656 TOTAL ASSETS $30,559 $29,530 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Fiduciary liabilities $11,846 $10,445 Deferred revenue and accrued expenses 1,766 2,087 Current debt 749 550 Current lease liabilities 117 125 Other current liabilities 767 797 Total current liabilities 15,245 14,004 Long-term debt 5,781 5,756 Liability for pension benefits 610 660 Provision for liabilities 359 340 Long-term lease liabilities 454 472 Other non-current liabilities 340 246 Total non-current liabilities 7,544 7,474 TOTAL LIABILITIES 22,789 21,478 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES EQUITY(i) Additional paid-in capital 11,236 11,106 Accumulated deficit (699) (296)Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (2,849) (2,834)Total WTW shareholders' equity 7,688 7,976 Non-controlling interests 82 76 Total Equity 7,770 8,052 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $30,559 $29,530 ______________
(i) Equity includes (a) Ordinary shares $0.000304635 nominal value; Authorized 1,510,003,775; Issued 93,003,869 (2026) and 95,079,835 (2025); Outstanding 93,003,869 (2026) and 95,079,835 (2025) and (b) Preference shares, $0.000115 nominal value; Authorized 1,000,000,000 and Issued none in 2026 and 2025.
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES NET INCOME $534 $571 Adjustments to reconcile net income to total net cash from operating activities: Depreciation 111 111 Amortization 103 97 Non-cash lease expense 50 47 Net periodic cost of defined benefit pension plans 14 94 Provision for doubtful receivables from clients 10 7 Benefit from deferred income taxes (42) (70)Share-based compensation 109 68 Gain on disposal of operations — (14)Non-cash foreign exchange (gain)/loss (16) 30 Other, net 31 18 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase of subsidiaries: Accounts receivable 121 225 Other assets (97) (99)Other liabilities (475) (778)Provisions 21 19 Net cash from operating activities 474 326 CASH FLOWS (USED IN)/FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Additions to fixed assets and software (114) (109)Acquisitions of operations, net of cash acquired (1,039) (14)Contributions to investments in associates (23) (8)Net proceeds from sale of operations — 836 Net purchases of held-to-maturity securities — (50)Net purchases of available-for-sale securities — (43)Net cash (used in)/from investing activities (1,176) 612 CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowing of other debt 775 — Debt issuance costs (4) — Repayments of debt (552) (2)Repurchase of shares (750) (700)Net proceeds from fiduciary funds held for clients 159 141 Payments of deferred and contingent consideration related to acquisitions (2) (15)Cash paid for employee taxes on withholding shares (57) (43)Dividends paid (178) (179)Acquisitions of and dividends paid to non-controlling interests (2) (2)Net cash used in financing activities (611) (800) (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED
CASH (1,313) 138 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (34) 207 CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF
PERIOD(i) 6,487 4,998 CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD(i) $5,140 $5,343 ______________
(i) The amounts of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, their respective classification on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, as well as their respective portions of the increase or decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash for each of the periods presented have been included in the Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information section.
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(In millions of U.S. dollars) Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash and cash equivalents $1,627 $1,963 Fiduciary funds (included in fiduciary assets) 3,513 3,380 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $5,140 $5,343 Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and other restricted cash $(1,487) $(3)Increase in fiduciary funds 174 141 Total(i) $(1,313) $138 (i) Does not include the effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash.
Analysts on Wall Street project that Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $3.13 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 9.4% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $2.43 billion, increasing 7.4% from the same quarter last year.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted upward by 0.3% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.
With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Willis Towers Watson metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.
The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- Health, Wealth and Career' stands at $1.26 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +7%.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenue- Reimbursable expenses and other' reaching $29.99 million. The estimate suggests a change of +24.9% year over year.
Analysts expect 'Revenue- Segment Revenue' to come in at $2.40 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +7.6%.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenue- Risk and Broking' will reach $1.13 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +8.4%.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Segment Operating Income- Risk and Broking' should come in at $242.99 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $222.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts forecast 'Segment Operating Income- Health, Wealth and Career' to reach $308.66 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $280.00 million in the same quarter last year.
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Shares of Willis Towers Watson have experienced a change of +21% in the past month compared to the +1.9% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), WTW is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Brokerage industry, could be a great candidate to consider.
This advisory, broking and solutions company has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 3.07%.
For the last reported quarter, Willis Towers Watson came out with earnings of $3.72 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.59 per share, representing a surprise of 3.62%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $7.92 per share and it actually produced earnings of $8.12 per share, delivering a surprise of 2.53%.
Price and EPS Surprise
With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Willis Towers Watson. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Willis Towers Watson currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.42%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 30, 2026.
Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Key Takeaways WTW is expected to benefit from new business wins, renewals and strong client retention across key segments. Willis Towers' Wealth and Corporate Risk & Broking businesses are likely to support revenue growth. WTW is expected to face higher expenses from salary, professional services, office and interest costs. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW - Free Report) is expected to register an improvement in both top and bottom lines when it reports second-quarter 2026 results on July 30, before the opening bell.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WTW’s second-quarter revenues is pegged at $2.43 billion, indicating a 7.4% increase from the year-ago reported figure.
The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $3.13 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WTW’s second-quarter earnings has moved south by 0.6% in the past 60 days. The estimate suggests a year-over-year increase of 9.4%.
What the Zacks Model UnveilsOur proven model predicts an earnings beat for Willis Towers this time around. This is because the stock has the right combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold), which increases the chances of an earnings beat.
Earnings ESP: Willis Towers has an Earnings ESP of +2.42%. This is because the Most Accurate Estimate of $3.21 is pegged higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.13. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Willis Towers carries a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
Factors Likely to Shape Q2 Results of WTWRevenues in the second quarter are likely to have benefited from strong performances across all the segments.
Strong performance across international markets driven by new business wins and renewals is likely to have aided organic revenue growth in Health in the to-be-reported quarter.
Wealth business revenues are likely to have benefited from higher levels of retirement work across all regions, alongside growth in the Investments business.
Career revenues are likely to have been affected as clients deferred discretionary work amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. Career witnessed clients delaying projects with a moderation in advisory-related demand in North America. The downside is likely to be partially offset by growth outside North America.
The Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing segment’s performance is likely to have been affected by lower commissions in the Individual Marketplace.
Corporate Risk & Broking is expected to have benefited from the new business activity and strong client retention globally.
Expenses in the second quarter are likely to have increased, attributable to higher salary expense, higher professional services costs, increased local office expenses, a higher depreciable base of assets, and higher interest expense. We expect the metric to be $2 billion in the to-be-reported quarter.
Other Stocks to ConsiderSome other insurance stocks with the right combination of elements to come up with an earnings beat this time around are:
Aflac Incorporated (AFL - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.34% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $1.77, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 0.5%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
AFL’s earnings beat estimates in two of the last four reported quarters and missed in the other two.
The Allstate Corporation (ALL - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +2.59% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $5.61, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 5.5%.
ALL’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.
eToro Group Ltd. (ETOR - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.14% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at 61 cents, indicating a year-over-year increase of 8.9%.
ETOR’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.
Assetmark Inc. reduced its position in Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW – Free Report) by 84.6% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,095 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,006 shares during the quarter. Assetmark Inc.’s holdings in Willis Towers Watson Public were worth $318,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Dodge & Cox raised its stake in Willis Towers Watson Public by 90.7% during the fourth quarter. Dodge & Cox now owns 6,925,525 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,275,728,000 after buying an additional 3,293,334 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Willis Towers Watson Public during the fourth quarter valued at $511,151,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC bought a new stake in Willis Towers Watson Public during the fourth quarter valued at $284,570,000. Bank of Montreal Can grew its holdings in Willis Towers Watson Public by 657.3% during the 4th quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 941,637 shares of the company’s stock worth $309,422,000 after acquiring an additional 817,301 shares during the period. Finally, T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in Willis Towers Watson Public by 23.4% during the 4th quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 3,505,195 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,151,808,000 after acquiring an additional 664,202 shares during the period. 93.09% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research analysts have recently weighed in on WTW shares. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price objective on Willis Towers Watson Public from $322.00 to $344.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their target price on Willis Towers Watson Public from $380.00 to $381.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Barclays decreased their target price on Willis Towers Watson Public from $322.00 to $303.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $283.00 to $317.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised Willis Towers Watson Public from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and dropped their price target for the company from $347.00 to $300.00 in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $351.80.
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Insider Activity at Willis Towers Watson Public In other Willis Towers Watson Public news, insider Lucy Clarke bought 1,896 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were bought at an average price of $263.37 per share, for a total transaction of $499,349.52. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 22,717 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,982,976.29. The trade was a 9.11% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.40% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Willis Towers Watson Public Price Performance Shares of WTW opened at $295.11 on Monday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $269.24 and its 200 day moving average is $286.99. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company has a 12-month low of $240.61 and a 12-month high of $352.79. The company has a quick ratio of 2.92, a current ratio of 2.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. The stock has a market cap of $27.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.21, a P/E/G ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 0.43.
Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The company reported $3.72 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.65 by $0.07. Willis Towers Watson Public had a net margin of 16.84% and a return on equity of 21.52%. The business had revenue of $2.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.41 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $3.13 EPS. Willis Towers Watson Public’s quarterly revenue was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company will post 19.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Willis Towers Watson Public Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were given a dividend of $0.96 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $3.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Willis Towers Watson Public’s payout ratio is presently 22.39%.
About Willis Towers Watson Public (Free Report)
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.
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First Trust Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW – Free Report) by 19.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 154,214 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 24,758 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors LP owned about 0.16% of Willis Towers Watson Public worth $44,830,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in WTW. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 4.7% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 1,368 shares of the company’s stock worth $429,000 after acquiring an additional 61 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 7.6% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,588 shares of the company’s stock valued at $875,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in Willis Towers Watson Public by 16.9% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 2,400 shares of the company’s stock valued at $811,000 after buying an additional 347 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in Willis Towers Watson Public by 38.6% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 140 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,000 after acquiring an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Baird Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 1.0% during the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 9,273 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,842,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.09% of the company’s stock.
Willis Towers Watson Public Stock Performance NASDAQ WTW opened at $295.11 on Monday. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company has a 1 year low of $240.61 and a 1 year high of $352.79. The firm has a market capitalization of $27.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 0.43. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $269.24 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $286.99. The company has a current ratio of 2.92, a quick ratio of 2.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78.
Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The company reported $3.72 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.65 by $0.07. Willis Towers Watson Public had a return on equity of 21.52% and a net margin of 16.84%.The business had revenue of $2.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.41 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.13 earnings per share. Willis Towers Watson Public’s quarterly revenue was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company will post 19.53 EPS for the current year.
Willis Towers Watson Public Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a dividend of $0.96 per share. This represents a $3.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. Willis Towers Watson Public’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.39%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research firms have recently commented on WTW. Barclays decreased their price target on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $322.00 to $303.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Mizuho upped their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $338.00 to $361.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Truist Financial upgraded shares of Willis Towers Watson Public to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Citigroup upgraded shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 target price on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $380.00 to $381.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $351.80.
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Insider Transactions at Willis Towers Watson Public In other news, insider Lucy Clarke acquired 1,896 shares of Willis Towers Watson Public stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 6th. The stock was bought at an average price of $263.37 per share, for a total transaction of $499,349.52. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider directly owned 22,717 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,982,976.29. The trade was a 9.11% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Willis Towers Watson Public Profile (Free Report)
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.
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today urged data center owners, developers, builders, operators and investors to rethink traditional insurance buying, warning that many organizations may be securing capacity beyond their actual exposure due to risks not being fully understood or quantified. Sharper risk analysis can help all stakeholders make more informed decisions about insurance requirements, capital allocation and resilience planning.
Capacity is available, but buying decisions should be risk and data-led
Amid rapid growth in digital infrastructure and AI-driven demand, the sector has focused heavily on securing larger insurance towers. Willis’ experience shows that the global marketplace can provide up to US$15 billion of insurance capacity for large-scale data center risks, if necessary. However, the more important question is how much capacity is needed based on a robust view of exposures across the digital infrastructure lifecycle.
"The capacity is there," said Alastair Swift, Head of Global Specialties and the Global Digital Infrastructure Group at Willis. "The focus should be on using data-led analysis to quantify and differentiate exposure to secure appropriate insurance limits."
Digital infrastructure risks extend beyond property values
Digital infrastructure risk profiles can vary significantly based on site selection, power infrastructure, construction methodology, operational resilience, supply-chain dependencies, climate factors and cyber vulnerabilities.
Willis says a more sophisticated understanding of these risks, supported by its eight-point digital infrastructure risk framework, can help organizations optimize insurance programs, reduce unnecessary spend and give lenders and investors greater confidence that coverage aligns with actual exposures. Risk engineering and resilience investments can often reduce overall risk more effectively than simply increasing insurance limits.
Resilience investments can improve insurance and financing outcomes
By assessing natural hazards and climate risk early in the development lifecycle, data center owners and developers can incorporate resilience measures into asset design from day one, including flood protection, enhanced wind resistance, seismic design enhancements, heat and drought adaptation measures, wildfire mitigation features, blast resistance and other location-specific controls.
Cost-benefit analysis can help organizations evaluate these resilience investments, support capital allocation and demonstrate a stronger risk profile to insurers, lenders and investors.
Through this approach, Willis has helped leading digital infrastructure clients improve:
Credit and financing outcomes, including enhanced S&P ratings and more favorable terms for future development projects.Insurance efficiency, including reduced limits where analysis showed lower risk exposure.Resilience to natural hazards through design due diligence, tailored analytics and targeted program design enhancements.Operational continuity planning by quantifying downtime from major catastrophe events and identifying targeted mitigation actions. "Buying more insurance is not always the same as being better protected," said Alastair Swift. "When risks are properly modelled, understood and mitigated, clients can build more efficient, resilient insurance programs that reflect their actual exposures. This is especially important where lenders and equity partners expect robust protection; a more tailored approach can often deliver greater value."
From capacity-led to risk-led decision-making
Willis encourages clients to move from capacity-led buying to risk and data-led decision-making by:
Quantifying exposures across design, construction and operations.Modelling realistic loss scenarios instead of relying on market conventions.Embedding resilience by design early in project development.Assessing critical infrastructure dependencies, including energy, water, cooling and continuity planning.Using robust verifiable data to support discussions with insurers, lenders and investors. "As the global digital infrastructure sector scales, clients need a clearer understanding of what they are trying to insure and why," said Jackie Bolig, Head of Placement and Broking Solutions for North America at Willis. "The goal should be to buy the right amount of insurance, supported by evidence, analytics and a thorough understanding of risk, not simply seeking the largest capacity available."
Visit wtwco.com/maximize-uptime to learn more about Willis’ eight-point digital infrastructure risk framework.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce, and maximize performance. Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
The market expects Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis advisory, broking and solutions company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.13 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.4%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.43 billion, up 7.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.32% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Willis Towers Watson?For Willis Towers Watson, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.34%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that Willis Towers Watson will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Willis Towers Watson would post earnings of $3.59 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.72, delivering a surprise of +3.62%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Willis Towers Watson appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) today announced the release of the newest version of RiskAgility Financial Modeler (FM) U. S. Library, its market-leading modeling platform for life insurers. RiskAgility FM U. S.
California Public Employees Retirement System reduced its holdings in Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW – Free Report) by 12.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 218,825 shares of the company’s stock after selling 30,952 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System owned about 0.23% of Willis Towers Watson Public worth $63,612,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 375.0% during the 4th 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 period. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public during the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new position in Willis Towers Watson Public during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its position in Willis Towers Watson Public by 72.5% during the fourth 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. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Willis Towers Watson Public in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. 93.09% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on WTW shares. BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and decreased their price objective for the stock from $347.00 to $300.00 in a report on Friday, May 1st. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $319.00 to $341.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of Willis Towers Watson Public from $330.00 to $320.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 6th. Bank of America lowered their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $354.00 to $347.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered Willis Towers Watson Public from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Friday, May 15th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $351.80.
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Willis Towers Watson Public Price Performance Shares of WTW stock opened at $293.45 on Monday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $264.99 and its 200 day simple moving average is $288.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 2.92 and a quick ratio of 2.92. The firm has a market cap of $27.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.11, a P/E/G ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 0.43. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company has a one year low of $240.61 and a one year high of $352.79.
Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The company reported $3.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.65 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $2.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.41 billion. Willis Towers Watson Public had a net margin of 16.84% and a return on equity of 21.52%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.13 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company will post 19.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Willis Towers Watson Public Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a $0.96 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $3.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Willis Towers Watson Public’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.39%.
Insider Activity In related news, insider Lucy Clarke purchased 1,896 shares of Willis Towers Watson Public stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $263.37 per share, for a total transaction of $499,349.52. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 22,717 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,982,976.29. This represents a 9.11% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.40% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Willis Towers Watson Public Company Profile (Free Report)
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.
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Appointment reinforces Willis’ specialty approach and commitment to client-focused solutions for the life sciences sector July 17, 2026 15:55 ET | Source: Willis Towers Watson US LLC
NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today announced the appointment of Lars Sorensen as Life Sciences Industry Leader for North America.
Sorensen will lead Willis’ life sciences industry strategy and work with leaders and placement teams to advance Willis’ position as a trusted advisor in the life sciences sector. He will report to Mike Giacobbe, Chief Commercial Officer, Willis North America. Sorensen will also drive solution development and serve as a subject matter expert for clients.
“Lars’ deep life sciences expertise, global perspective and client focus will strengthen our ability to help clients navigate complex business challenges, address emerging risks and achieve their objectives,” said Mike Giacobbe, Chief Commercial Officer, Willis North America. “His appointment reflects our continued investment in specialty talent and our commitment to delivering differentiated advice and solutions to clients.”
Sorensen brings more than 30 years of experience to Willis, most recently serving as Life Sciences Industry Vertical Leader, EMEA/UK at Aon. He has built and led high-performing teams, developed long-standing client relationships and driven growth across multiple markets, with expertise spanning industry, broking and liability.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce, and maximize performance. Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
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Stock to Watch: Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) Based in London, the United Kingdom, Willis Towers Watson plc is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. Willis Towers caters to the need of designs and delivers solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, and expand capabilities, among others of large companies and mid-market and small businesses across the world.
WTW is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. WTW has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 11.2% over the past four weeks.
Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.00 to $19.53 per share. WTW also boasts an average earnings surprise of +4.1%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, WTW should be on investors' short list.
Kwant’s Construction Workforce Management Platform supports 160,000 workers across the United States and has tracked more than 45 million hours to date July 15, 2026 10:57 ET | Source: Willis Towers Watson US LLC
NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), together with its embedded insurance infrastructure partner Kayna, today announced a strategic partnership with Kwant to launch KwantSure, a digital insurance program embedded directly within Kwant’s workforce management platform.
KwantSure enables subcontractors to access the insurance coverage that may be required to remain project compliant, directly within the platform used by general contractors to manage workforce operations and certificate of insurance (COI) tracking.
The program combines:
Kwant’s workforce and compliance platform, which supports 160,000 workers across the United States, providing general contractors with real-time visibility into subcontractor insurance status through integrated COI tracking;Kayna’s award-winning embedded insurance technology, which integrates a seamless insurance procurement experience into the Kwant platform and leverages digital trading capabilities from modern carriers to deliver data-led, streamlined insurance solutions; andWillis’ Affinity advice and expertise, delivering tailored insurance solutions designed specifically for subcontractors. Available coverages include General Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber, Business Owner’s Policy and pay-as-you-go Workers’ Compensation.
By embedding insurance procurement within the COI workflow, KwantSure reduces administrative burdens, streamlines the buying process, and enables subcontractors to obtain quotes and bind coverage in minutes. For general contractors, the program enhances compliance visibility and helps mitigate risk across projects.
Nabeel Tanveer, US Affinity and Programs Leader at Willis, said: “Delivering tech-enabled, embedded insurance solutions is a key strategic priority for us. By integrating Willis-brokered insurance directly into Kwant’s COI tracking platform, we are simplifying access to coverage for subcontractors, strengthening compliance and removing friction from the procurement process.”
Niran Shrestha, CEO and Co-Founder of Kwant, said: “By combining Kwant’s project intelligence with Willis’ broking expertise and Kayna’s technology, we’re making insurance faster, simpler and more accessible for contractors. Contractors can secure coverage in minutes while staying compliant through proactive alerts and real-time monitoring. Together, we’re helping reduce risk across complex projects and laying the foundation for a broader suite of digital insurance solutions.”
Paul Prendergast, CEO of Kayna, said: “Kwant is helping subcontractors to close the compliance gap and mitigate the risk of underinsurance in real time. This is how a vertical SaaS platform can elevate business practices, solve problems and provide real value for its customers. KwantSure provides a data-led, end-to-end insurance solution, designed specifically to support the needs of Kwant customers as they position their businesses for continuity and sustained growth. I’m delighted that our work together has resulted in such a powerful tool for a trusted platform that is driving change in construction, making it safer, smarter and more efficient.”
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce, and maximize performance. Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
Kwant is an AI-powered workforce operating system for construction and industrial sites. By combining real-time data from smart wearables with operational insights, Kwant delivers predictive analytics and automated alerts to boost safety, productivity, and compliance.
Deployed on major projects with over 160,000 workers, Kwant has proven to reduce safety incidents by 50% and increase productivity by 11%.
Kayna is an award-winning embedded insurance distribution platform serving vertical SaaS providers and their customers. Agentic and MCP-native, Kayna can offer a real-time, stand-alone risk management module that analyses policy detail against platform data, flag coverage gaps and can embed insurance procurement journeys to support insurance compliance requirements. Through one connection, Kayna links SaaS providers with carriers, MGAs, and brokers so that SMBs can access live risk intelligence and tailored, data-driven insurance through the software they already use to run their business operations every day.
July 15, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: Willis Towers Watson US LLC
NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Average salary increase budgets for US companies in 2027 are expected to remain stable at 3.4%, just slightly lower than 2026’s actual increase of 3.5%. This is according to the latest Salary Budget Planning Report by WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company.
The report found that pay budgets remained largely steady in 2025, with nearly 60% of organizations reporting no change between anticipated and actual salary budgets. Cost management pressures (32%), a tighter labor market (28%) and inflationary concerns (27%) continue to drive employers’ cautious approach to salary planning.
“Salary budgets may be holding steady, but the way organizations are using those dollars is changing significantly. Employers are moving away from broad-based increases and toward more precise, performance-driven pay strategies that target the roles, skills and talent segments that matter most,” said Brittany Innes, senior director, Rewards Data Intelligence, WTW.
This shift is already reshaping how employers manage compensation programs. More than one-third (33%) are adjusting their programs, with another 15% planning future changes. Other changes include: hiring at higher salary ranges (36%), increasing the use of retention bonuses or spot awards to help secure key employees (34%) and raising starting salary ranges (32%).
Economic uncertainty and financial pressures are also contributing to steady retention levels, with most employees (69%) remaining with their current employers and only 22% of companies adding head count. Rather than relying on hiring alone, employers are focusing on other ways to strengthen the employee value proposition, including improving the employee experience (47%), expanding training opportunities (40%) and enhancing health and wellness benefits (38%).
“Salary increase budgets reflect the current balance between the supply and demand of labor. While the focus is often on the low demand for labor, most leaders forget that we are still in the throes of low supply. Employers will continue to experience salary increases in the “land of 3%” for the foreseeable future given these dynamics. Those who focus on using that money wisely will be the ones that win the inevitable war for talent once demand picks up,” said Lori Wisper, senior managing director, Work & Rewards, WTW.
About the survey
The Salary Budget Planning Report is compiled by WTW’s Rewards Data Intelligence practice. The survey was conducted from March to May 2026. 34,024 responses were received from companies across 156 countries worldwide. In the U.S., 1,650 organizations responded.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you. Learn more at wtwco.com.
July 14, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: Willis Towers Watson US LLC
NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) today announced the launch of a new version of its Geospatial Mortality Model (GMM) intended for the U.S. pension risk transfer (PRT) market that will enable insurers and reinsurers to more accurately price and manage longevity risk.
The model – already used by U.S. pension plan sponsors to set longevity assumptions – is now available to insurers to enhance PRT pricing, strengthen asset-liability management, and improve visibility into longevity risk.
WTW’s GMM produces smarter, more flexible mortality assumptions by harnessing the predictive power of both pension and geographic data. Leveraging insights gleaned from where participants live, the model incorporates socioeconomic and health-related factors alongside participant-specific pension data that have been shown to be strongly predictive of life expectancy.
The model has been trained on nearly four million life-years of mortality data, including post-COVID experience through 2024, and developed by evaluating over 200 socioeconomic factors to specifically identify the health, wealth, and lifestyle factors most predictive of longevity. This ensures that GMM delivers the accuracy needed to gain a strategic edge in PRT pricing and asset-liability management, as well as mitigating unexpected outcomes.
Beth Ashmore, Senior Managing Director, Retirement, WTW, said: “We are thrilled to partner with our colleagues in Insurance Consulting and Technology to expand the reach of WTW’s Geospatial Mortality Model (GMM). GMM has already provided pension plan sponsors better insights into their plans’ unique longevity and we’re excited to bring this enhanced capability to the insurance market.”
Karen Grote, Managing Director and North American Life Division Leader, Insurance Consulting and Technology, WTW, said: “For insurers, accurate mortality assumptions are foundational to pricing and risk management. By making this proven model available to the insurance community, we’re giving PRT writers a powerful new way to sharpen pricing, enhance longevity risk management, and compete with greater confidence.”
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organisations sharpen their strategy, enhance organisational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximise performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success – and provide perspective that moves you.
July 13, 2026 16:00 ET | Source: Willis Towers Watson US LLC
LONDON, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, will announce its financial results for the second quarter on Thursday, July 30, 2026, before the market opens.
The company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 30, 2026. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call will be available on WTW’s website. Analysts and institutional investors may participate in the conference call’s question-and-answer session by registering in advance here.
An online replay will be available at investors.wtwco.com shortly after the call concludes.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
LONDON, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fears over food safety and health have risen sharply, with almost half of companies (45%) naming this among their biggest risks, up from 29% in 2024, amid growing concern over ultra-processed foods and rising litigation exposure. That’s according to the Global Food, Beverage and Agriculture Risk Report 2026, published today by Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW).
Rising geopolitical tensions, tariffs and input costs, mounting cyber threats, climate pressures and supply chain risks have also emerged as top concerns putting the food, beverage and agriculture sector under growing strain in 2026.
The new findings from Willis Direct & Facultative’s latest survey highlight how this increasingly complex and volatile risk landscape is eroding confidence in risk management capabilities, with many leaders reporting they feel less in control of their exposures and lack the tools and board-level support needed to manage them effectively.
Despite these headwinds, the sector remains resilient and forward-looking, with businesses prioritising value-for-money products to navigate cost-of-living pressures and sustain near-term profitability.
Key findings include:
Fears over health-related harms increase: 45% cite food safety and health as a top risk, up from 29% in 2024.Firms focus on value for money products: 52% identify value-for-money offerings as a top opportunity as businesses respond to cost-of-living pressures and rising input costs.Conflicts expose supply chain vulnerabilities: 44% are concerned about supply chain risks, up from 40% in 2024, driven by geopolitical instability, trade tensions and disruption risks.Confidence in risk management falls: 62% feel somewhat or completely in control of their risks, down from 75% in 2024 and 89% in 2023, reflecting a more complex and volatile environment.ESG risks remain a priority despite rollback: 84% say managing ESG risks will be a priority over the next two years as growers and producers start to feel the impact of increasing droughts and floods and issues such as water stress and land degradation become more urgent.Business continuity processes strengthen: 83% of firms report having formal business continuity plans, up from 78%, as they step up preparedness for disruption. Simon Lusher, Willis’ global food, beverage and agriculture leader said: “Food and beverage companies around the world are navigating a risk landscape that is becoming more complex and less predictable by the year. Our latest survey shows that many leaders feel less in control of these risks, reflecting how quickly the environment is evolving. What stands out is how firms are responding – sharpening their focus on resilience and value as pressures build.”
Ivy Lee, Willis’ food and beverage industry leader, Asia, said: “Businesses are contending with a particularly complex mix of supply chain disruption, with consumer expectations shifting quickly to a stronger focus on health, affordability and transparency. Businesses that can respond to those demands while staying agile will have a clear competitive edge.”
Roman Mesuraca, Willis’ head of property and casualty, Latin America, said: “We’re seeing a growing need for more sophisticated risk transfer and mitigation strategies as exposures intensify. Traditional approaches are no longer enough in a more volatile and interconnected risk environment. Strengthening risk management capabilities while investing in resilience and continuity planning will be critical to maintaining stability and growth in the year ahead.”
About the survey
450 global senior decision makers of risk management in leading food and beverage companies took part in the global food and beverage risk outlook 2026, conducted in February and March 2026. The complete report can be downloaded here.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
Key Takeaways WTW is benefiting from specialty client wins, AI-driven productivity and demand for health consulting. Newfront is expected to add about $250 million of 2026 revenues despite a near-term EPS headwind. WTW returned $388 million to shareholders and expects at least $1 billion of buybacks in 2026. Shares of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW - Free Report) have gained 1.1% in three months compared with the industry’s growth of 9.4%.
WTW is well positioned for long-term growth, supported by continued margin expansion, AI-driven productivity initiatives, a strong specialty business pipeline, disciplined capital returns and earnings contributions from strategic acquisitions. The expected long-term earnings growth is pegged at 15.9%, better than the industry average of 13.6%.
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Shares of other insurance brokers like Aon plc. (AON - Free Report) and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG - Free Report) and Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO - Free Report) have gained 10.6%, 16.6% and 3.2%, respectively, in the past three months.
WTW's Average Target Price Suggests UpsideBased on short-term price targets offered by 20 analysts, the Zacks average price target is $333.80 per share. The average suggests a potential upside of 13.6% from the last closing price.
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WTW’s ValuationShares of Willis Towers Watson are trading at a discount compared with the industry. Its forward price-to-earnings multiple of 14.07X is lower than the industry average of 16.57 X. It, however, has a Value Score of B.
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WTW’s Growth Projection EncouragesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Willis Towers Watson's 2026 earnings per share (EPS) indicates a year-over-year increase of 14.5%. The consensus estimate for 2026 revenues is pegged at $10.50 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 8.1%.
The consensus estimate for 2027 EPS and revenues indicates an increase of 13.3% and 5.2%, respectively, from the corresponding 2026 estimates.
Optimistic Analyst Sentiment on WTWFour of the five analysts covering the stock have raised estimates for 2026, while two of the four analysts have increased 2027 estimates over the past 60 days. Thus, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 moved 0.3% and 0.1% north, respectively, over the last 60 days.
WTW’s Favorable Return on EquityWillis Towers Watson’s return on equity (ROE) of 21.5% for the trailing 12 months compared favorably with the industry’s 18.8%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in utilizing shareholders’ funds.
Factors Benefiting WTWWillis Towers continues to benefit from a healthy pipeline across its specialty businesses. Strong client wins in data centers, nuclear energy, surety, construction and commercial insurance, including a major Fortune 100 account, are expected to support revenue growth in the coming quarters. WTW is also re-entering the reinsurance market through a joint venture with Bain Capital, which is expected to be a roughly 30-cent headwind to adjusted EPS in 2026.
WTW's AI strategy and margin expansion remain key long-term growth drivers. Management expects AI-driven automation and analytics to improve productivity, strengthen client engagement and expand margins. It also expects continued annual margin expansion over the coming years.
The company’s acquisition of Newfront adds a technology-enabled, middle-market broker operating across both Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking, aligning with WTW’s focus on specialization, innovation and efficiency. Management expects Newfront to contribute about $250 million of post-close revenues in 2026 with an adjusted EBITDA margin of nearly 26%, though it is expected to have an approximately 10-cent impact on adjusted EPS in 2026.
Rising healthcare costs and increasing benefit complexity are driving demand for WTW's health consulting, and the health segment revenue grew 6% during the first quarter of 2026. Management expects high-single-digit growth for 2026.
Willis Towers Watson's solid balance sheet and steady cash flow are expected to help the company deploy capital through buybacks, dividend payouts, debt repayments and acquisitions. The company returned $388 million to shareholders during the first quarter of 2026 through share repurchases and dividends, and expects share repurchases of $1 billion or greater in 2026.
Risks for WTWWTW's first-quarter organic revenue growth slowed due to project delays and softer market conditions. Prolonged weakness in organic growth could pressure revenue expansion and investor sentiment.
Wills Towers continues to face risks from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, particularly in international markets, which may delay client spending and consulting projects.
Unfavorable exchange-rate movements could also negatively impact earnings and operating results despite the company's hedging programs.
ConclusionWillis Towers Watson boasts growth through AI initiatives, specialty insurance expansion, the Newfront acquisition, effective capital deployment and continued margin improvement. However, slower organic growth, geopolitical uncertainty and foreign exchange volatility remain key risks.
Its solid growth projections, optimistic analyst sentiment, cheap valuations and favorable ROE should continue to benefit Willis Towers Watson over the long term. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Stock to Watch: Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) Based in London, the United Kingdom, Willis Towers Watson plc is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. Willis Towers caters to the need of designs and delivers solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, and expand capabilities, among others of large companies and mid-market and small businesses across the world.
WTW is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 15.04; value investors should take notice.
Four analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $19.55 per share. WTW also boasts an average earnings surprise of +4.1%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, WTW should be on investors' short list.
LONDON, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ:WTW), today announced the expansion of its CyMax Facility, a primary and excess cyber facility designed specifically for SMEs and middle market companies across EMEA, in partnership with Insurers AXA XL, Beazley, HDI Global and Markel.
Building on the success of its previous Continental Europe facility, the renewed offering provides broader access, higher limits and faster execution for eligible companies seeking comprehensive cyber protection. It is designed to streamline the insurance experience for clients and brokers, while supporting companies facing exposures ranging from data breaches and ransomware to supply chain risks.
The cover supports clients through crisis management and incident response, with access to external expertise when a cyber event occurs. It also provides financial protection for business interruption and supply chain losses, alongside cover for evolving threats such as social engineering, telephone hacking and invoice manipulation, helping protect profitability, continuity and reputation.
Key features:
Panel-based capacity: The CyMax Facility has been expanded from a single-insurer model to a panel-based facility, supporting broader insurer participation and more flexible placement options for SMEs and middle market companies.Simplified application process: A one-page Cyber Application Form and short eligibility questionnaire of six to eight underwriting questions helps streamline access to cover and reduce administrative burden for clients and brokers.Broader and more inclusive eligibility: The facility is designed for companies with turnover up to €/CHF500m, who have established security controls, while also providing access to coverage for businesses with partially implemented controls in place.Pre-agreed pricing grids: Pre-agreed pricing grids reduce the need for back-and-forth discussions with insurers, helping clients and brokers secure terms more efficiently.Willis Cyber proprietary wordings: Clients benefit from WTW’s EMEA CyCore Primary and Excess wordings, aligned with GDPR, NIS2 and DORA, with innovative coverages such as cyber incident response, notification costs to data subjects and regulators, emergency costs, business interruption and contingent business interruption, regulatory action, social engineering, cyber theft, invoice manipulation and reputation harm.Specialist cyber support: Clients can access EMEA expertise and insurer pre- and post-breach services, including pre-ransomware alerts, threat intelligence reports, onboarding calls and crisis exercises. Brian Vosloh, Head of Cyber EMEA at Willis, said: “As cyber risks continue to grow in complexity, SMEs and middle market companies need cyber insurance solutions that are easier to access, quicker to place and better aligned to their evolving exposures.”
“By renewing and expanding Willis’ CyMax Facility, we are giving clients broader access to capacity, higher limits, innovative proprietary coverages and a faster, simpler route to cyber insurance. The use of pre-agreed pricing grids, a streamlined application process and a single vulnerability-scan subjectivity helps reduce friction for brokers and clients, while access to pre- and post-breach services offered by insurers supports stronger cyber resilience.”
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you. Learn more at wtwco.com.
LONDON, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the newest version of RiskAgility Financial Modeller (FM), its flagship platform for life and health insurers. The release adds advanced graphics processing unit (GPU) execution as a complementary technology that further extends the market-leading performance of RiskAgility FM, enabling insurers to generate insights faster, more cost-effectively and with greater flexibility.
WTW has enhanced RiskAgility FM’s proven Gen-2 engine with GPU execution across RiskAgility FM and vGrid, its fully scalable on-demand computing resource. This gives insurers the flexibility to unlock the best performance for each model.
Mark Brown, Global Life Lead, Insurance Consulting and Technology, WTW, said: “RiskAgility FM has already transformed the economics of actuarial modelling through our Gen-2 engine. GPU capabilities now take that further, helping insurers optimise each model and accelerate high-volume projections with greater efficiency. Early testing has implied up to 100x cost savings in some situations.
“Crucially, this is about more than speed. By combining GPU acceleration with our first-to-market AI capabilities, we are enabling a fundamentally different way of working. Pricing teams can develop products in near real time, while executives can directly interrogate models to explore the business outcomes of their decisions."
Aligning GPU acceleration, Gen-2 efficiency, and advanced AI capabilities within a governed modelling and reporting solution, RiskAgility FM provides a unified platform that adapts to different modelling needs, reduces cost and turnaround time, and makes financial and capital modelling more interactive and accessible. Users can now choose between GPU and CPU execution, selecting the approach that best fits their modelling requirements.
Brown said: “This marks an important step towards a more accessible, insight-driven future for financial and capital modelling - where performance, intelligence and usability come together to help insurers respond faster and make better decisions.”
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organisations sharpen their strategy, enhance organisational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximise performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success - and provide perspective that moves you.
On June 26, 2026, Willis Towers Watson PLC (WTW) shares rose 3.0% today, bringing the current price to $265.43. The stock has traded within a 52-week range of $
LONDON, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 95% of average data breach losses and 90% of average first-party losses are adequately covered by insurance, according to the latest report by Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ:WTW). Cyber claims in Focus – Getting value from cyber insurance analyses 5,500 cyber claims occurring from January 2013 to January 2026 across 95 countries, and around US$1 billion in insurer payments.
Data breaches are the most frequently reported cyber insurance loss, with malicious data breaches accounting for the majority of incidents. Ransomware losses register the highest financial severity, predominantly driven by the disrupted productivity and prolonged downtime that follows incidents. Third-party vendors are responsible for an increasing proportion of losses, and systemic risk from single‑vendor incidents impacting multiple organizations remains a critical concern.
Other key findings include:
The average ransomware event lasts 25 days and the average loss is $5.3 million, with the largest single loss now exceeding $500 million.Artificial intelligence isn't yet appearing as a stand-alone driver of cyber insurance claims but is fueling risk volatility by materially amplifying existing threats such as social engineering, deepfake phishing and ransomware attacks.Events where attackers target organizations’ systems directly account for 58% of ransomware notifications and 95% of total costs, while vendor-led incidents account for 42% of notifications but only 5% of costs.Business interruption losses and ransom payments represent the two largest cost elements for ransomware events. Average ransom demands are now US$3.8 million versus an actual payment of US$1.5 million.Third parties are responsible for nearly 50% of data breach losses and 29% of first-party losses.Pixel-tracking litigation is the hidden cyber insurance risk, with some cases leading to substantial losses across the wider cyber insurance market. The report includes industry spotlights on financial institutions, healthcare, transportation and manufacturing.
Peter Foster, chairman, global FINEX cyber and cyber risk solutions at Willis, said: "Cyber insurance cover varies widely, which is why organizations must understand what they have in place and ensure it aligns with their risk exposures. When cover doesn’t reflect reality, organizations risk critical gaps where protection is needed most, while paying for cover that offers little real value. To get the strongest value from cyber insurance, consideration must reflect the claims patterns seen across the market. Our analysis of claims and loss data provides hints to understand how cyber losses occur and what that means, helping organizations to prioritise the most material scenarios and design coverage around these realities.”
The report can be downloaded here.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
LONDON, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today unveiled a new version of its Climate Diagnostic model to help risk managers better understand and respond to climate-driven volatility affecting property insurance markets.
Embedded within WTW’s Risk IQ platform, Climate Diagnostic is a climate risk technology capable of predicting the current and future impact of floods, windstorms and other material climate threats on an organisation’s assets, business activities and supply chain.
As extreme weather events become more severe and frequent, insurers worldwide are responding either by increasing the cost of property insurance or withdrawing from vulnerable regions entirely. With the costs of protection predicted to keep rising with climate risks and in some regions become increasingly unsustainable, the implications for individuals, businesses and economies will be long-lasting.
In order to help address this growing protection gap, Willis has embedded Climate Diagnostic into its broking workflows and risk engineering surveys. The enhanced analytics tool enables brokers and risk managers to identify and quantify the impact of acute climate hazards, such as extreme flooding or windstorm risk, on global assets and business interruption under the current and future climates.
Peter Carter, Head of Climate Practice at Willis, said: “The volatility and frequency of climate hazards are increasing. Embedding Climate Diagnostic in broking workflows and engineering surveys sets a new industry standard, with clients benefiting from a built-in scan of the risk against ongoing climate change volatility.”
Climate Diagnostic conducts scenario-based assessments across an organisation’s portfolio to identify current and future physical risk exposure to insurable climate-related perils, stress testing risk management and finance strategies in the short, medium and longer term. With this forward-looking approach, risk managers can incorporate safety measures into their risk transfer strategies that allow for rising climate volatility and explore alternative risk management methods, such as physical adaptation or alternative risk transfer solutions.
Climate Diagnostic also estimates the value of a portfolio exposed to levels of extreme weather risk and longer-term shifts in climate patterns. This supports the stress testing of current risk financing and risk transfer strategies amidst increasing climate volatility.
Peter Carter said: “Early sighting of assets exposed to climate-related perils gives risk managers the chance to build resilience, improving future insurability before disaster strikes.”
Key features of Climate Diagnostic include:
Interactive climatic and exposure maps to view highest risk areas - or physical asset portfolio exposures - for a selection of climate risks for given climate scenarios and time horizons, locate individual assets and identify financial exposure to each hazard.It is designed to be embedded in property broking and engineering workflows, helping clients consider climate volatility in risk management decisions.Climate Diagnostic data is scientifically sound, providing an independent forward-looking lens of insurable perils to clients. About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organisations sharpen their strategy, enhance organisational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximise performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success - and provide perspective that moves you.
Learn more at wtwco.com.
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NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employers are reshaping their talent strategies around commercial performance, customer experience and advanced technology skills, according to leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, WTW's (NASDAQ: WTW) 2026 Q1 General Industry Talent Intelligence Report. The findings point out that in a tougher economic environment, organizations are prioritizing the capabilities that drive revenue, strengthen resilience and help manage risk.
LONDON, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.96 per common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The dividend is payable on or about July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2026.
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On April 30, 2026, Willis Towers Watson reported its first quarter 2026 financial results. Among other items, the Company disclosed revenue of $2.41 billion and organic revenue growth of only 3% for the quarter. The Company also reported that operating margin declined 80 basis points year-over-year. In addition, Willis Towers Watson reported slower organic growth in certain areas of its business. In the Company's Health, Wealth & Career segment, Career organic revenue declined as clients deferred discretionary work amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. The Company also stated that Career saw clients delaying projects with a moderation in advisory-related demand in North America. In the Risk & Broking segment, organic revenue growth was only 2% for the quarter.
On this news, Willis Towers Watson's stock price fell $33.91 per share, or 11.69%, to close at $256.20 per share on April 30, 2026.
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NEW YORK, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today announced three leadership appointments in FINEX North America designed to strengthen its cyber strategy, deepen client engagement and support continued growth across the region. Annice Ma has been appointed Head of Cyber for FINEX North America.
LONDON, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI is rapidly reshaping how risk is understood, priced and managed, but the rate of adoption is outpacing existing AI governance frameworks. New research from the latest Risk and Resilience review by Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW) highlights how AI is being embedded across underwriting, claims, cyber defence, and operational decision-making. This growing integration is introducing new challenges around accountability, liability and insurability.
LONDON, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 59% of directors and officers now consider geopolitical risks to be very important or extremely important to their organisation, according to the latest Directors and officers liability insurance survey by Willis, a WTW business, (NASDAQ:WTW), conducted in collaboration with international law firm, Reed Smith LLP. Geopolitical risks in particular has hit the top 7 global risks for directors and officers in a marked change from last year where it was only ranked 15th (out of 30 risks canvassed).
NEW YORK, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (Nasdaq: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced that Alex Holderness and Tim Oliver will join its North America Outsourcing Sales team, effective June 1, 2026. These strategic hires reflect WTW’s continued investment in expanding its Health, Wealth & Career Outsourcing business and strengthening its position in the U.S. outsourcing market.
Alex Holderness brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across consulting, sales and product development. He most recently served as a Strategic Account Executive at Alight, where he managed a multinational portfolio and drove growth through new solution sales, renewals and long-cycle enterprise opportunities.
Holderness returns to WTW, where he previously held roles in the firm’s Employee Experience business and managed client relationships across multiple lines of business. His combination of firm knowledge and recent market experience positions him to help accelerate WTW’s growth in competitive large-market opportunities.
Tim Oliver also brings more than 30 years of experience in benefits administration, healthcare navigation and total rewards strategy, with a track record of leading national account sales for large complex organizations. Earlier in his career, Oliver held senior sales leadership roles at Conduent and Buck Consultants, where he drove growth across total benefits outsourcing solutions, exceeding multimillion-dollar sales targets.
Most recently, Oliver served as a Strategic Sales Executive at Alight, where he focused on healthcare navigation solutions and delivered tailored, enterprise-level programs for large complex organizations.
“These are exactly the types of experienced, market-facing leaders we are investing in as we scale our Outsourcing business,” said Jill Knoke, Head of North America Outsourcing at WTW. “Alex brings a unique combination of deep WTW experience and recent market perspective, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the firm. Tim’s proven track record in complex sales, along with his strong client focus, will further strengthen our ability to deliver differentiated solutions and drive sustained growth.”
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you. Learn more at wtwco.com.
LONDON, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ:WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company has today announced its acquisition of Redefind, an end-to-end web-based platform, designed to facilitate access to insurance products for crypto and digital assets.
This investment reflects WTW’s long-term strategy to expand into next-generation protection solutions for clients exposed to digital finance, crypto ecosystems and tokenised asset environments.
The proposition launches as a non-custodial, cost-of-recovery insurance solution, intended to support digital asset owners in the event of theft or loss. Coverage is designed to support expenses associated with forensic investigation, asset tracing, and legal recovery of stolen digital assets.
As part of the acquisition, Redefind’s founders, Richard Daws and Connor Edward joined Willis upon completion of the transaction.
The service will initially launch in the UK, with broader market and product expansion planned as capabilities continue to evolve.
Alastair Swift, head of global specialities at Willis said: “As digital assets continue to move further into the mainstream, demand for credible regulated protection solutions is increasing. Through this investment, WTW is taking a leading position to shape the future of risk transfer and protection in the digital economy.
“We are committed to supporting clients in navigating emerging financial and technology risks and to delivering trusted, regulated solutions backed by our global insurance expertise.”
Anthony Borgman, head of GB Affinity at Willis said: “We are delighted to have acquired Redefind and welcome its founders to WTW. Under Richard’s stewardship the business will continue to evolve with support from WTW’s Affinity practice and for wider distribution.
“This marks an important milestone in WTW’s broader digital strategy, providing a foundation to expand our capabilities in digital asset protection and crypto insurance.”
About Redefind
Redefind is a proprietary, end-to-end crypto insurance platform enabling individuals and institutions to purchase cryptocurrency and digital asset insurance across all forms of custody. Its enterprise-grade web application uses cryptographic proof of ownership to make previously uninsurable digital assets insurable.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
NEW YORK, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the launch of its AI Workforce Transformation solution which helps companies focus AI where it is expected to deliver productivity and growth gains through redesigned work, jobs and strong employee adoption.
Addressing the imperative facing CEOs and Boards to convert AI investment into productivity gains and competitive advantage, the distinctive solution is built on WTW’s extensive proprietary data on jobs, skills and work processes, and incorporates two of WTW’s AI-enabled diagnostic tools. Its WorkVue Agent provides clarity on the automation potential for all the jobs across an organization. ChangeVue establishes the areas that are most ready for adoption to pinpoint priority areas for AI implementation.
The flexible AI Workforce Transformation solution allows multiple entry points to meet a range of client needs – identifying where AI will unlock the biggest productivity gains, redesigning jobs, aligning roles, skills and total rewards to accelerating enterprise-wide change adoption.
Applying its WorkVue Agent to industry-wide job and skills information, WTW uncovered powerful insights. For example, an analysis of 900 O*NET occupations* highlights the scale and variability of potential automation across roles, including:
60-70% of tasks in highly structured roles like operations, administrative and clerical functionsup to 75% of repeatable tasks in industrial and frontline roles, and20-35% of tasks in professional and judgment-intensive roles. Importantly, this shows the potential for task reconfiguration and human-machine integration at scale, and forms the foundation for aligning roles and rightsizing the workforce.
Spearheading this research and co-leading the solution are two of WTW’s senior leaders and foremost thinkers in the area of workforce effectiveness: Suzanne McAndrew and Shai Ganu. McAndrew is also WTW’s global Employee Experience business leader, and Ganu is also global Executive Compensation and Board Advisory practice leader.
“AI Workforce Transformation gives C-suite leaders the evidence they need to add AI where it drives the most productivity and growth, and to move faster than competitors who are still guessing,” said Julie Gebauer, President of WTW’s Health, Wealth & Career.
“Boards don’t need more theory on AI—they need precision. As their mandates expand to cover human capital governance, fiduciary duty now means knowing exactly where AI creates value and how work must be redesigned to capture it. We’ve cracked that code,” said Ganu.
Noting the distinctiveness of AI transformation, McAndrew said: “This era calls for change acceleration. As AI reshapes jobs, workflows and organizational structures, getting the human experience right will convert disruption into lasting competitive edge. It’s why we believe that while AI transforms work, people make it better.”
Learn more about AI Workforce Transformation.
Notes to editors
*The O*NET system is a database of occupational characteristics and worker requirements across the U.S. economy.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you. Learn more at wtwco.com.
Willis Towers Watson remains a 'buy' despite a 20% share price decline and persistent AI disintermediation fears. WTW's bespoke insurance broking and consulting model is less vulnerable to rapid AI disruption than commoditized segments; AI also enhances internal productivity. Q1 results showed muted 3% organic growth, but 19% EPS growth and expanding margins, supported by buybacks and cost efficiency.