Willis Towers Watson Surges in Trading Volume to 317th Rank as Shares Drop 1.40% Amid Analyst Disarray

On August 14, 2025, Willis Towers Watson (WTW) traded at a volume of 0.32 billion, a 60.24% increase from the previous day, ranking 317th in market activity. The stock closed down 1.40%, reflecting mixed analyst sentiment and recent corporate developments.

Analysts have revised their outlooks for WTW, with Evercore ISI maintaining an "Overperform" rating and raising its price target, while Wells Fargo and Barclays adjusted downward. Institutional ownership data revealed increased stakes from Russell Investments Group and T. Rowe Price, with the latter boosting holdings by 77.5% in Q4 2024. Meanwhile, insider activity included CFO Andrew Krasner selling 1,600 shares, reducing his ownership by 11.78%.

WTW’s Q2 2025 earnings report highlighted a net income surge to $332 million, driven by cost reductions, though revenue declined 0.2% year-over-year. The firm also announced a $0.92 quarterly dividend, maintaining its 1.1% yield despite a payout ratio of 252.05%. Strategic moves included expanding its ICT team and partnering with Klarity to enhance life insurance underwriting processes.

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