Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 74/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 17% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-02, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WTW) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 74/100 at a spot price of $324.42 (+1.15% 1D, market cap $29.79B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, WTW ranks #43 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Financials sector (Specialty Insurers), WTW carries a Roarable B (74/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 16.6%. By comparison, BRO (Brown & Brown Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 21.3x, ROIC 4.7%, cap $22.50B) and EQH (Equitable Holdings Inc.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.0%, cap $14.91B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AON leads on earnings multiple (18.5x) while WTW leads on capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC).
Per WTW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001140536), Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company generated $9.52B in revenue (-2.3% YoY), $1.60B in net income, and $1.35B in free cash flow against $29.53B in total assets and $5.76B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.7% realized swing band)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (56.8) create a -7 pt regime headwind
Even with a 74/100 (B) score, WTW faces multiple-compression risk if 18.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($313.97) or 200D SMA ($296.57) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($347.78) toward Bear Floor ($266.02).
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) advanced +1.15% to $324.42, trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($240.61 – $351.51). High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 17% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $364 to $360.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -2.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) ranks #43 by composite RQD confidence (74/100, grade B) and #93 by equity capitalization ($29.79B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AON leads on earnings valuation at 18.5x trailing P/E, while WTW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.6% ROIC and — gross margin. WTW currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 74/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTW
ACTIVE
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company | B | 74/100 | 18.6x | — | 16.6% | +1.15% | $29.79B | Benchmark Subject |
| BRO Brown & Brown Inc. | B | 72/100 | 21.3x | — | 4.7% | +2.83% | $22.50B | /bro-vs-wtw → |
| EQH Equitable Holdings Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | — | — | 0.0% | -1.39% | $14.91B | /eqh-vs-wtw → |
| AON Aon plc (Ireland) (Class A) | C+ | 68/100 | 18.5x | — | 15.0% | +0.01% | $68.24B | /aon-vs-wtw → |
| AJG Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | C+ | 69/100 | 46.0x | — | 5.3% | +2.93% | $68.74B | /ajg-vs-wtw → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) reported GAAP revenue of $9.52B (-2.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $9.74B , and +2.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.60B, operating cash flow of $1.77B, and free cash flow of $1.35B (+25.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, WTW closed FY2025 with $29.53B in total assets against $5.76B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $9.52B | $1.60B | $1.77B | $1.35B | $29.53B | $5.76B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $9.74B | -$98.0M | $1.51B | $1.07B | $27.68B | $5.31B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $9.30B | $1.05B | $1.34B | $926.3M | $16.38B | $3.83B |
As of 2026-11-02, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WTW) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 74/100 at a spot price of $324.42 (+1.15% 1D, market cap $29.79B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, WTW ranks #43 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Financials sector (Specialty Insurers), WTW carries a Roarable B (74/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 16.6%. By comparison, BRO (Brown & Brown Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 21.3x, ROIC 4.7%, cap $22.50B) and EQH (Equitable Holdings Inc.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.0%, cap $14.91B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AON leads on earnings multiple (18.5x) while WTW leads on capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC).
Per WTW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001140536), Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company generated $9.52B in revenue (-2.3% YoY), $1.60B in net income, and $1.35B in free cash flow against $29.53B in total assets and $5.76B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
WTW last traded at $324.42 (+1.15% on volume of 701,898 shares), positioning the stock +3.33% above its 50-day simple moving average ($313.97) and +9.39% above its 200-day simple moving average ($296.57). Across its 52-week range of $240.61 to $351.51, WTW sits at the 75.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.7% ($309.17 to $339.67).
Why WTW Stock advanced +1.15% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 17% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, WTW scores 74 out of 100 (grade B, verdict "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward"). The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20 (ROIC 16.6%; FCF yield 4.52%); Whale 13F Flow 16/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 16/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 13/20 (Beta 1.12; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 15/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.5).
For a prospective investor, the strongest pillars are the signal-based ones (institutional and insider flow, each 16/20), which the rating reads as constructive. The weakest pillar is macro regime fit (13/20), consistent with the stated beta of 1.12, meaning the rating attributes above-market sensitivity to broader moves. Forensic balance sheet metrics (Altman Z 2.5, Piotroski F 8/9) support financial resilience, while the cash-engine pillar reflects solid returns on capital alongside a modest FCF yield. Valuation tradeoffs visible in the market data include a trailing P/E of 18.6 and forward P/E of 17.3, which the investor should weigh against the rating's cash-generation read. Upside drivers cited in the data center on cash generation and cost programs; downside risk is tied to the sector sensitivity flagged in the macro pillar. This is an analytical summary, not personalized financial advice.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $9516.0M | $2234.0M | $1605.0M | N/A | $1346.8M | $3132.0M | $5756.0M |
| FY 2024 | $9739.0M | $627.0M | $-98.0M | N/A | $1073.7M | $1890.0M | $5309.0M |
| FY 2023 | $9304.0M | $1365.0M | $1055.0M | N/A | $926.3M | N/A | $3833.6M |
Per the SEC financials, FY 2025 operating margin is 23.5% and net margin is 16.9% per the market data, with gross margin reported as 0%. Net income moved from $-98.0M in FY 2024 to $1605.0M in FY 2025, while revenue declined from $9739.0M to $9516.0M. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 16.6%, Altman Z-Score is 2.5, and Piotroski F-Score is 8/9; Debt/Equity is 0.5. Balance sheet posture shows cash rising to $3132.0M while reported debt is $5756.0M.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.
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Welcome to the WTW (Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 74/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Specialty Insurers. Bulls point to capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on WTW, but look at what you are paying: 18.6x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on WTW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Specialty Insurers and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $320.73 (52-wk range $240.61 - $351.51), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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