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Willis Towers Watson

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Willis Towers Watson PLC is an advisory, broking, and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. The company's segments include Health, Wealth & Career (HWC) and Risk & Broking (R&B). The HWC segment provides an array of advice, broking, solutions and technology for employee benefit plans, institutional investors, compensation and career programs, and employee experience overall. It focuses on four key areas: Health, Wealth, Career and Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing. The R&B segment provides risk advice, insurance brokerage and consulting services to clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. Its R&B segment includes two businesses: Corporate Risk & Broking and Insurance Consulting and Technology.

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Willis Towers Watson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NYSE">WTW</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.21% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.24 million shares sold short, which is 1.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.48 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Willis Towers Watson Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747749620_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Willis Towers Watson has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Willis Towers Watson's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Willis Towers Watson's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.85%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $371 to $366.

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Willis Towers Watson shares are trading lower on continued weakness after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 financial results on Thursday.

U.S. equities are pushing higher for a third straight session, eyeing the longest winning streak since the Trump tariff announcement on April 2, as optimism over corporate earnings and easing trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">tensions boosts risk sentiment.</a>
Positive quarterly results and robust guidance from U.S. firms is fueling hopes the economy can weather the ongoing tariff headwinds and avoid a recession.
Meanwhile, signs of a potential thaw in the U.S.-China trade conflict emerged, with the White House reportedly considering exceptions for certain Chinese auto parts.
At midday trading in New York, the Nasdaq 100 surged 2.2%, climbing above the 19,000 mark for the first time in two weeks. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed, rising 0.9%.
Technology stocks broadly outperformed, with strength concentrated in the Magnificent Seven and the semiconductor space.
Among major movers, ServiceNow Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>) soared 15% after reporting results that beat Wall Street expectations and issuing bullish forward guidance. In contrast, shares of International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) slumped 8% as the tech giant showed lower-than-expected non-GAAP earnings. 
In the consumer staples sector, Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) dropped more than 5% after missing revenue estimates.
Treasury yields continued to ease, with yields on the 10-year Treasury down 5 basis points to 4.33%. 
Gold rebounded modestly after suffering a 2.7% slide on Wednesday. Natural gas prices extended their losing streak, plunging 4.9% and heading for a tenth consecutive negative session. 
In the crypto market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased 0.5% to trade at $93,300. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,095.73</td>
<td>2.2%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,456.36</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,943.95</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
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<td>39,944.47</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.5% up to $543.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.9% to $399.51.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2.1% to $464.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.5% to $193.08.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
Stocks reacting to earnings included: 
<ul>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): up 0.6%</li>
<li>O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 6.4%</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>): up 6.0%</li>
<li>FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>ServiceNow, Inc. up 14.9%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>): up 10.0%</li>
<li>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): down 7.6%</li>
<li>Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROL#NYSE">ROL</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>): up 8.9%</li>
<li>Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>): up 7.1%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): down 4.1%</li>
<li>CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>The Procter &amp; Gamble Company: down 5.3%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>): down 5.2%</li>
<li>Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>): down 4.8%</li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>): up 16.1%</li>
<li>CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMS#NYSE">CMS</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XEL#NASDAQ">XEL</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKQ#NASDAQ">LKQ</a>): down 10.7%</li>
<li>PG&amp;E Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>): down 0.4%</li>
<li>L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>): down 6.1%</li>
<li>Dover Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>): down 2.2%</li>
<li>Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): down 16.4%</li>
<li>The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>): up 3.4%</li>
<li>Allegion plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>): up 9.7%</li>
<li>Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): down 3.1%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>), Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMN#NYSE">EMN</a>), Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>), Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOC#NYSE">DOC</a>), The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>), Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WY#NYSE">WY</a>), Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>), Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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Wall Street Rally Extends Into Third Day: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Willis Towers Watson shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 financial results.

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.13 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.19 by 1.88 percent. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.22 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.27 billion by 2.10 percent. This is a 5.04 percent decrease over sales of $2.34 billion the same period last year.

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Willis Towers Watson Q1 Adj. EPS $3.13 Misses $3.19 Estimate, Sales $2.22B Miss $2.27B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For April 24, 2025

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-04-24. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Willis Towers Watson to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.25.
Willis Towers Watson bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.10, leading to a 0.11% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Willis Towers Watson's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>8.03</td>
<td>2.71</td>
<td>2.33</td>
<td>3.27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>8.13</td>
<td>2.93</td>
<td>2.55</td>
<td>3.29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745431262_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Willis Towers Watson's Stock</h3>
Shares of Willis Towers Watson were trading at $324.68 as of April 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 26.8%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Willis Towers Watson</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Willis Towers Watson.
The consensus rating for Willis Towers Watson is Buy, derived from 4 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $363.75 implies a potential 12.03% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Brown &amp; Brown, Baldwin Insurance and Abacus Global Management, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Brown &amp; Brown, with an average 1-year price target of $120.0, suggesting a potential 63.04% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Baldwin Insurance, with an average 1-year price target of $41.0, suggesting a potential 87.37% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Abacus Global Management, with an average 1-year price target of $11.5, suggesting a potential 96.46% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Brown &amp; Brown, Baldwin Insurance and Abacus Global Management, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Willis Towers Watson</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>4.15%</td>
<td>$1.67B</td>
<td>16.15%</td>
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<td>Brown &amp; Brown</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>12.04%</td>
<td>$506M</td>
<td>3.21%</td>
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<td>Baldwin Insurance</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>14.86%</td>
<td>$44.98M</td>
<td>-3.42%</td>
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<td>Abacus Global Management</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>40.16%</td>
<td>$29.49M</td>
<td>-5.35%</td>
</tr>
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</table>

Key Takeaway:
Willis Towers Watson ranks at the top for Gross Profit and Return on Equity among its peers. In terms of Revenue Growth, it is in the middle.
<h3>Discovering Willis Towers Watson: A Closer Look</h3>
Willis Towers Watson PLC is an advisory, broking, and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. The company's segments include Health, Wealth &amp; Career (HWC) and Risk &amp; Broking (R&amp;B). The HWC segment provides an array of advice, broking, solutions and technology for employee benefit plans, institutional investors, compensation and career programs, and employee experience overall. It focuses on four key areas: Health, Wealth, Career and Benefits Delivery &amp; Outsourcing. The R&amp;B segment provides risk advice, insurance brokerage and consulting services to clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. Its R&amp;B segment includes two businesses: Corporate Risk &amp; Broking and Insurance Consulting and Technology.
<h3>Willis Towers Watson's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Willis Towers Watson showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.15% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Willis Towers Watson's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 41.05%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Willis Towers Watson's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 16.15%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Willis Towers Watson's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.54% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.75.
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A Look at Willis Towers Watson's Upcoming Earnings Report

Barclays analyst Alex Scott maintains Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $302 to $316.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on Willis Towers Watson, Raises Price Target to $316

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday. The company disclosed that Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) is now leveraging Neuron, WTW&#8217;s digital trading platform, for live trading of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44728165/wtw-unveils-next-phase-in-rollout-of-its-neuron-digital-trading-platform" rel="noreferrer noopener">Directors &amp; Officers (D&amp;O) and Cyber risks</a>.
LSM&#8217;s capacity was activated on Neuron on March 31, 2025. Initially, this will apply to Cyber and D&amp;O business lines, with plans to expand Neuron&#8217;s capabilities in 2025 by adding more classes and partners.
Neuron connects brokers and insurers in real-time, streamlining and speeding up the trading of complex specialty risks while improving efficiency throughout the insurance value chain.
By establishing a digital marketplace where participants retain control over their key assets and the flexibility to trade, Neuron is setting the benchmark for connected ecosystems based on transparency and consistency.
Carol Baker, Head of Digital Strategy at LSM, said, &#8220;This latest capability to digitally trade D&amp;O and Cyber risks in real time on Neuron underscores LSM&#8217;s wider commitment to expand its digital capabilities, offering brokers a faster, more flexible way to trade risks while enabling tailored portfolio underwriting solutions.&#8221;
&#8221;This also represents the latest step towards a more connected market overall, making the risk placement process fast and frictionless for follow business, strengthened as additional carriers and brokers join.&#8221;
Mark Russell-Vick,&nbsp;Head of Broking FINEX GB at Willis, commented, &#8220;The London market is rapidly evolving with an increase of capacity becoming attracted to algorithmic capacity offerings. Neuron is breaking new ground which is extremely exciting as we bring future innovations into today&#8217;s world for the benefit of global clients.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Litman Gregory Funds Trust Polen Capital International Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCIG#NYSE">PCIG</a>) and Touchstone ETF Trust Touchstone International Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLCI#NYSE">TLCI</a>).
Price Action: WTW shares are down 1.16% at $311.17 at the last check on Thursday.
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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $387 to $371.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">Kevin O'Leary</a>—known to many as "Mr. Wonderful" from the hit show "Shark Tank"—is a well-known critic of early retirement. His personal success, with a net worth around $400 million, contrasts sharply with his warnings that quitting work too soon might lead to unforeseen challenges.&nbsp;
Data from the <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/scf/dataviz/scf/table/#series:Retirement_Accounts;demographic:agecl;population:all;units:median">Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances,1989 &#8211; 2022 </a>shows that Americans aged 45–54 hold a median retirement savings of about $115,000, while those aged 55–64 have roughly $185,000 saved. Although some in the FIRE community manage to build impressive nest eggs early, these figures reveal that the average worker faces a steep climb.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stay Engaged for a Lifetime</h2>
Early retirement forces one to stretch a fixed sum over nearly 50 years rather than a more common 30, which dramatically ups the risk of running out of funds. O'Leary recalls how, after selling his company and retiring in his mid-30s, a sudden wave of boredom and a sense of lost purpose quickly set in.&nbsp;
He once said, "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6HCznNPhW8">Working is not just about money</a>," highlighting the role employment plays in shaping identity and keeping social connections alive.&nbsp;
A<a href="https://www.resumebuilder.com/1-in-8-retirees-plan-to-go-back-to-work-in-2025/"> recent Resume Builder survey</a> found that 42% of retired seniors are actively looking for work to fend off monotony. Meanwhile, <a href="https://time.com/7260357/aging-workforce/">Time</a> reports that 19% of U.S. adults aged 65 and older still work—not merely for extra cash but to stay mentally active.
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There's also a tough financial side to this debate. A longer retirement means the same savings must cover more years of living expenses, healthcare, and rising costs.&nbsp;
As a <a href="https://content.schwab.com/web/retail/public/about-schwab/schwab_2024_401k_participant_survey_findings.pdf">Charles Schwab stud</a>y shows, many U.S. adults now believe they need roughly $1.8 million for a comfortable retirement—a figure that has jumped sharply in recent years. This gap between expectations and reality challenges the early retirement dream for most.
On the flip side, some experts offer a counterbalance to O'Leary's cautious view. Leaving the traditional work environment earlier can free up time for creative pursuits and deep work, opening up new avenues for personal fulfillment.&nbsp;
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Similarly, voices like <a href="https://www.partnercoloradocu.org/resources/financial-literacy/blog/march-2025/the-fire-movement">Partner Colorado Credit Union</a> say that aggressive cost-cutting and high savings rates can create a strong financial buffer, making an early exit possible if planned carefully.
<a href="https://allianceam.com/significance/rise-of-phased-retirement-grows-into-golden-years">Alliance America</a> suggests easing into retirement gradually—combining part-time work with delayed Social Security benefits—to bridge the savings gap.&nbsp;
A survey by <a href="https://www.wtwco.com/en-us/news/2024/08/amid-falling-confidence-1-in-3-us-employees-wants-to-phase-into-retirement">Willis Towers Watson</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>) revealed that 15% of employees have begun reducing work hours or responsibilities as they transition into retirement, with an additional 19% expressing a desire to do so. Such a transition can ease <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43622327/u-s-student-loan-debt-hits-2-19-trillion-heres-why-experts-say-borrowers-shouldnt-panic-yet">financial stress</a> while preserving an active lifestyle.
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Willis Towers Watson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NYSE">WTW</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.06 million shares sold short, which is 1.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.77 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Willis Towers Watson Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Willis Towers Watson has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Willis Towers Watson's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Willis Towers Watson's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.51%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Willis Towers Watson?

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<li>UBS analyst Brian Meredith upgraded the rating for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $344 to $395. Willis Towers Watson shares closed at $328.33 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WTW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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