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Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Earnings: 2Q Adjusted EPS Exceeds Expectations with $2.86 vs. $2.61 Estimate

  • Willis Towers exceeded earnings expectations with an adjusted EPS of $2.86, compared to the estimated $2.61.
  • Total revenue reached $2.26 billion, surpassing the projected $2.23 billion.
  • Revenue from Health, Wealth & Career sectors amounted to $1.18 billion.
  • Risk & Broking sectors generated $1.05 billion in revenue.
  • The company achieved an organic revenue growth of 5%, slightly above the 4.9% estimate.
  • Health, Wealth & Career sectors saw an organic change of 4%, outperforming the 3.81% forecast.
  • Risk & Broking sectors reported an organic change of 6%, slightly under the projected 6.54%.
  • The adjusted operating margin was 18.5%, in line with expectations.
  • Health, Wealth & Career sectors reported an operating margin of 23.8%, just below the estimated 23.9%.
  • Risk & Broking sectors had an operating margin of 21.2%, slightly higher than the 20.8% estimate.
  • A foreign currency tailwind is expected to add approximately $0.05 to adjusted diluted earnings per share in 2025.
  • Analyst recommendations include 14 buys, 4 holds, and 2 sells.

A look at Willis Towers Watson Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Willis Towers Watson, a company that offers advisory, broking, and solutions services in the insurance industry, has received varying Smart Scores across different factors. With a Growth score of 3 and a Momentum score of 3, the company appears to have positive indicators for future expansion and market activity. However, its Value, Dividend, and Resilience scores are moderate, suggesting room for improvement in these areas. Overall, the Smart Scores hint at a mixed long-term outlook for Willis Towers Watson, with potential for growth and momentum, but also some areas that may need attention for enhanced performance.

Although Willis Towers Watson operates globally, its Smart Scores reveal a nuanced perspective on its future prospects. The company’s emphasis on growth and momentum align with its role as a provider of insurance brokerage, reinsurance, and risk management consulting services to customers worldwide. By addressing factors such as value, dividends, and resilience, Willis Towers Watson may be able to further strengthen its position in the market and improve its overall outlook in the long term.


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