Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company $WTW Stock Holdings Increased by Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund boosted its holdings in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW) by 57.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,974 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,189 shares during the period. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund’s holdings in Willis Towers Watson Public were worth $1,737,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in WTW. AlTi Global Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 1.1% in the fourth quarter. AlTi Global Inc. now owns 3,302 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,088,000 after buying an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 72.5% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 88 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,939 shares of the company’s stock worth $966,000 after acquiring an additional 39 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Howard Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Willis Towers Watson Public by 5.7% in the 4th quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. now owns 744 shares of the company’s stock worth $244,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. 93.09% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

WTW has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets raised Willis Towers Watson Public from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and cut their target price for the stock from $347.00 to $300.00 in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Bank of America decreased their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $354.00 to $347.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Willis Towers Watson Public from $341.00 to $378.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on Willis Towers Watson Public from $320.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Mizuho upped their price objective on shares of 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. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $354.27.

Willis Towers Watson Public News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: WTW reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.35 per share, exceeding the $3.12 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 9.1% year over year to $2.47 billion, above expectations. Broad-based organic growth and margin expansion offset higher integration costs. WTW Reports Second Quarter 2026 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s Propel initiative targets approximately $400 million in run-rate savings and an adjusted operating margin near 30% by 2028, offering a potential catalyst for profitability and cash flow if successfully executed. WTW Propel Margin and Savings Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target from $341 to $378 and assigned an “overweight” rating. Truist lifted its target from $320 to $400 and reiterated a “buy” rating, signaling continued confidence in WTW’s earnings growth and transformation strategy. Analyst Price Target Actions
• Neutral Sentiment: WTW’s earnings call highlighted continued organic growth, acquisitions and margin gains as key drivers, but investors will likely focus on whether cost savings and integration efforts translate into the company’s 2028 targets. WTW Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts disclosed risks tied to WTW’s artificial-intelligence transformation, including execution, regulatory compliance and workforce challenges that could affect competitiveness and growth. WTW AI Transformation Risks
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research modestly reduced several 2027–2028 EPS estimates, including its FY2028 forecast to $23.57 from $23.60, reflecting a cautious longer-term earnings view despite the current-quarter beat.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Lucy Clarke bought 1,896 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $263.37 per share, with a total value 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 trade represents a 9.11% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 0.40% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Willis Towers Watson Public Trading Down 0.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:WTW opened at $335.92 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $275.76 and a two-hundred day moving average of $286.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $31.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 0.43. 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 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74.

Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WTW) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $3.35 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.12 by $0.23. Willis Towers Watson Public had a net margin of 15.49% and a return on equity of 22.19%. The business had revenue of $2.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.42 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.86 EPS. Willis Towers Watson Public’s revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts expect that Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company will post 19.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Willis Towers Watson Public Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Shareholders 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 yield of 1.1%. Willis Towers Watson Public’s payout ratio is 23.62%.

Willis Towers Watson Public Company Profile

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

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