Willis Towers Watson (WTW) official guidance
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) official earnings guidance and management outlook. Each figure management stated is shown with its revisions and the source quote.
See the full Filings Intelligence suiteWTWWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLCFY2028+ · ends 2028-12-31
2 metrics2 maintainedearnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTC$625Mmaintained
We expect to invest approximately $625 million of cash to deliver approximately $400 million of run rate savings by the end of 2028, a cash cost-to-achieve ratio of about 1.6.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTC$625Mmaintained
The Company expects to invest approximately $625 million of cash and incur approximately $25 million in non-cash charges to generate approximately $400 million in run-rate savings, delivering a cash-cost-to-achieve ratio of approximately 1.6 times. After reinvesting approximately $50 million to support growth, the Company expects to deliver approximately $350 million in net run-rate savings and approximately 30% adjusted operating margin in 2028.
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTC$625Mmaintained
We expect to capture efficiencies and generate approximately $400 million in run rate savings through an investment of approximately $625 million, reflecting a disciplined cash cost to achieve ratio of about 1.6.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTC$625Mnew
The Company expects to invest approximately $625 million of cash and incur approximately $25 million in non-cash charges to generate approximately $400 million in run-rate savings, delivering a cash-cost-to-achieve ratio of approximately 1.6 times.
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTC1.60xmaintained
We expect to invest approximately $625 million of cash to deliver approximately $400 million of run rate savings by the end of 2028, a cash cost-to-achieve ratio of about 1.6.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTC1.60xmaintained
The Company expects to invest approximately $625 million of cash and incur approximately $25 million in non-cash charges to generate approximately $400 million in run-rate savings, delivering a cash-cost-to-achieve ratio of approximately 1.6 times. After reinvesting approximately $50 million to support growth, the Company expects to deliver approximately $350 million in net run-rate savings and approximately 30% adjusted operating margin in 2028.
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTC1.60xmaintained
We expect to capture efficiencies and generate approximately $400 million in run rate savings through an investment of approximately $625 million, reflecting a disciplined cash cost to achieve ratio of about 1.6.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTC1.60xnew
The Company expects to invest approximately $625 million of cash and incur approximately $25 million in non-cash charges to generate approximately $400 million in run-rate savings, delivering a cash-cost-to-achieve ratio of approximately 1.6 times.
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
WTWWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLCFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
2 metrics1 maintainedearnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTCrelatively consistent with the prior year
We continue to expect our adjusted tax rate to be relatively consistent with the prior year.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTCrelatively consistent with the prior year
We continue to expect our adjusted tax rate to be relatively consistent with the prior year.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:36 UTC21.1%new
The tax rate for 2026 should be relatively consistent with 2025. That's about 21.1%.
WTW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTC$0.3maintained
We continue to expect about a $0.30 drag to adjusted EPS in 2026 from the investment.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTC$0.3maintained
* Expected to be a headwind on Adjusted Diluted EPS of ~$0.30
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTC$0.3maintained
* Expected to be a headwind on Adjusted Diluted EPS of ~$0.30
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-04-30 10:03:49 UTC$0.3maintained
* Expected to be a headwind on Adjusted Diluted EPS of ~$0.30
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-04-30 10:02:20 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:36 UTC$0.3maintained
As part of our investment program, we will continue to make investments in our reinsurance JV as it scales its newly launched commercial operations. We expect this to be a headwind of about $0.30 to adjusted EPS this year.
WTW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-03 11:03:44 UTC$0.3new
Expected to be a headwind on Adjusted Diluted EPS of ~$0.30
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-03 11:02:33 UTCOpen source
WTWWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLCFY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTCa drag on adjusted EPS next yearnew
Directionally, we expect Willis Re to remain a drag on adjusted EPS next year as we continue to invest in scaling the platform, including integrating BMS Re's U.S. business once that transaction closes.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
WTWWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLCFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
2 metrics1 newearnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTCimproving free cash flownew
Overall, this was a quarter that showcased our resilient model and disciplined execution. We continue to expect mid-single-digit organic growth, albeit toward the lower end of that range, together with continued annual adjusted operating margin expansion and improving free cash flow for 2026.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTCexpand our free cash flow margin
We continue to expect to expand our free cash flow margin for the full year, even as we fund Propel.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTCimproving free cash flow
We remain confident in our ability to deliver mid-single-digit organic growth, continued annual adjusted operating margin expansion, and improving free cash flow for 2026.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 04:01:27 UTCfree cash flow margin improvement
Despite the short-term headwinds that impacted the first quarter, we remain confident in our ability to deliver on our near-term goals of mid-single-digit growth, continued margin expansion, and free cash flow margin improvement.
WTW · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-01 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-30 10:03:49 UTCContinual improvement in FCF margin
* Continual improvement in FCF margin primarily from operating margin expansion along with evolving our business mix
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-04-30 10:02:20 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:36 UTCexpanding our free cash flow margin
We expect to continue expanding our free cash flow margin in 2026 from operating margin expansion and the absence of transformation program cash costs, with partial offsets from transaction and integration expense related to our recently announced acquisitions.
WTW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-03 11:03:44 UTCContinual improvement in FCF marginnew
Continual improvement in FCF margin primarily from operating margin expansion along with evolving our business mix
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-03 11:02:33 UTCOpen source
WTWWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLCFY2028+ · ends 2028-12-31
3 metrics3 maintainedearnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTC$50Mmaintained
After reinvesting roughly $50 million in growth, we continue to expect about $350 million of net run rate savings and an adjusted operating margin of approximately 30% in 2028.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTC$50Mmaintained
The Company expects to invest approximately $625 million of cash and incur approximately $25 million in non-cash charges to generate approximately $400 million in run-rate savings, delivering a cash-cost-to-achieve ratio of approximately 1.6 times. After reinvesting approximately $50 million to support growth, the Company expects to deliver approximately $350 million in net run-rate savings and approximately 30% adjusted operating margin in 2028.
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTC$50Mmaintained
Importantly, as we execute on this plan and realize savings, we'll continue to invest in attractive opportunities over the long term, with approximately $50 million in the savings earmarked for growth investments.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTC$50Mnew
After reinvesting approximately $50 million to support growth, the Company expects to deliver approximately $350 million in net run-rate savings and approximately 30% adjusted operating margin in 2028.
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTC$350Mmaintained
After reinvesting roughly $50 million in growth, we continue to expect about $350 million of net run rate savings and an adjusted operating margin of approximately 30% in 2028.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTC$350Mmaintained
The Company expects to invest approximately $625 million of cash and incur approximately $25 million in non-cash charges to generate approximately $400 million in run-rate savings, delivering a cash-cost-to-achieve ratio of approximately 1.6 times. After reinvesting approximately $50 million to support growth, the Company expects to deliver approximately $350 million in net run-rate savings and approximately 30% adjusted operating margin in 2028.
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTC$350Mnew
We plan to reinvest a portion of the savings generated to support growth, ultimately delivering $350 million in net run rate savings.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTC30%maintained
Additionally, Propel gives us a clear path to an adjusted operating margin of approximately 30% in 2028.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTC30%maintained
After reinvesting approximately $50 million to support growth, the Company expects to deliver approximately $350 million in net run-rate savings and approximately 30% adjusted operating margin in 2028.
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTC30%maintained
We expect to deliver adjusted operating margin of approximately 30% in 2028, with meaningful benefits in both segments.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTC30%new
After reinvesting approximately $50 million to support growth, the Company expects to deliver approximately $350 million in net run-rate savings and approximately 30% adjusted operating margin in 2028.
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
WTWWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLCFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
10 metrics2 raised5 maintainedearnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTCmargin expansion for HWC
We continue to expect margin expansion for HWC for the full year.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTCIncremental annual margin expansion
+ Incremental annual margin expansion in HWC
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTCcontinued margin expansion in 2026
We expect to deliver continued margin expansion in 2026.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTCIncremental annual margin expansion in HWC
+ Incremental annual margin expansion in HWC
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-04-30 10:03:49 UTCIncremental annual margin expansion
+ Incremental annual margin expansion in HWC
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-04-30 10:02:20 UTCOpen source
2026-02-03 11:03:44 UTCIncremental annual margin expansionnew
+ Incremental annual margin expansion in HWC
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-03 11:02:33 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTC100 bpsmaintained100 bps vs FY2025
We continue to expect to deliver on our full year outlook of mid-single digit organic growth and approximately 100 basis points of margin expansion.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTC100 bpsmaintained100 bps vs FY2025
+ ~100 basis points of annual margin expansion in R&B
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTC100 bpsmaintained100 bps vs FY2025
We remain confident in our full-year growth outlook of mid-single digits and 100 basis points of margin expansion.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTC100 bpsnew100 bps vs FY2025
+ ~100 basis points of annual margin expansion in R&B
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTCcontinued annual adjusted operating margin expansion
Overall, this was a quarter that showcased our resilient model and disciplined execution. We continue to expect mid-single-digit organic growth, albeit toward the lower end of that range, together with continued annual adjusted operating margin expansion and improving free cash flow for 2026.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTCContinued annual margin expansion
* Continued annual margin expansion at the enterprise level driven by:
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTCcontinued annual adjusted operating margin expansion
We remain confident in our ability to deliver mid-single-digit organic growth, continued annual adjusted operating margin expansion, and improving free cash flow for 2026.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTCContinued annual margin expansion at the enterprise level
Continued annual margin expansion at the enterprise level driven by:
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:36 UTCadjusted operating margin expansionnew
This outlook aligns with our long-term guidance of mid-single-digit organic growth, adjusted operating margin expansion, and free cash flow margin expansion, and is supported by the same core tailwinds that contributed to our success in 2025.
WTW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTCroughly flat
As a result, we now expect BD&O revenue to be roughly flat for 2026, compared with our prior expectation of low single-digit growth.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTClow single-digit growthmaintained1% – 3% vs FY2025
We continue to expect low single-digit growth for BD&O for the full year, driven by fourth quarter activity based on our current pipeline for individual marketplace annual enrollment, client implementations, and regulatory-driven project work in our outsourcing business.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTCLSDnew1% – 3% vs FY2025
+ BD&O: LSD
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTClow single-digit growthmaintained1% – 3% vs FY2025
Taking into account this timing benefit, the challenging prior year comparison, and the continuing headwind from the Middle East conflict, we are narrowing our outlook for career to low single-digit growth for the full year from low to mid-single digit growth.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTCLSDlowered -42.9%1% – 3% vs FY2025
+ Career: LSD
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTClow to mid-single-digit growthmaintained1% – 6% vs FY2025
We continue to expect low to mid-single-digit growth for the full year for career.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTCLSD to MSDnew1% – 6% vs FY2025
+ Career: LSD to MSD
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTChigh single-digit organic growthmaintained7% – 9% vs FY2025
We continue to expect high single-digit organic growth in health for the full year, supported by strong and sustained demand as employers look to us to help them design, deliver, and manage comprehensive healthcare programs in the face of elevated healthcare costs.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTCHigh-single digits (HSD)maintained7% – 9% vs FY2025
+ Health: High-single digits (HSD)
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTChigh single-digit organic growthmaintained7% – 9% vs FY2025
We continue to expect high single-digit organic growth in Health for 2026, supported by demand driven by high healthcare inflation and the important role of our specialty solutions in helping clients manage rising health-related costs.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTCHigh-single digits (HSD)new7% – 9% vs FY2025
+ Health: High-single digits (HSD)
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTClow to mid-single digit organic growthmaintained1% – 6% vs FY2025
At the Health, Wealth & Career level, we now expect low to mid-single digit organic growth for the full year.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTCLow-single digits (LSD) to MSDlowered -30.0%1% – 6% vs FY2025
* Health, Wealth & Career: Low-single digits (LSD) to MSD
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTCmid-single-digit growthmaintained4% – 6% vs FY2025
We remain confident in HWC's full-year outlook for mid-single-digit growth and continued margin expansion.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTCMid-single digits (MSD)maintained4% – 6% vs FY2025
* Health, Wealth & Career: Mid-single digits (MSD)
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 04:01:27 UTCmid-single-digit growthnew4% – 6% vs FY2025
We remain confident in HWC's full-year outlook for mid-single-digit growth and continued margin expansion, even with the headwinds from economic uncertainty and geopolitical pressure impacting parts of career.
WTW · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-01 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTClow double-digit growthraised +475.0%10% – 13% vs FY2025
Given the pace of discretionary consulting work, we now expect low double-digit growth for ICT for the full year.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTCLSDlowered -42.9%1% – 3% vs FY2025
+ ICT: LSD
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTClow to mid-single-digit growthmaintained1% – 6% vs FY2025
We continue to expect low to mid-single-digit growth for ICT for the full year.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTCLSD to MSDnew1% – 6% vs FY2025
+ ICT: LSD to MSD
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTCgrowth at the high end of the low single-digit rangeraised +25.0%2% – 3% vs FY2025
We continue to expect growth at the high end of the low single-digit range for the full year as recent trends persist, including neutral to slightly positive capital markets and ongoing de-risking activity, particularly in Great Britain.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTCLSDmaintained1% – 3% vs FY2025
+ Wealth: LSD
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:04:00 UTCLow-single digits (LSD)new1% – 3% vs FY2025
+ Wealth: Low-single digits (LSD)
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:02:22 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 14:22:23 UTCmid-single-digit organic growthmaintained4% – 6% vs FY2025
Overall, this was a quarter that showcased our resilient model and disciplined execution. We continue to expect mid-single-digit organic growth, albeit toward the lower end of that range, together with continued annual adjusted operating margin expansion and improving free cash flow for 2026.
WTW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 14:21:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 10:05:44 UTCMid-single digits (MSD)maintained4% – 6% vs FY2025
* Enterprise: Mid-single digits (MSD)
WTW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 10:02:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:44 UTCmid-single-digit organic growthmaintained4% – 6% vs FY2025
We remain confident in our ability to deliver mid-single-digit organic growth, continued annual adjusted operating margin expansion, and improving free cash flow for 2026.
WTW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 04:01:27 UTCmid-single-digit growthmaintained4% – 6% vs FY2025
Despite the short-term headwinds that impacted the first quarter, we remain confident in our ability to deliver on our near-term goals of mid-single-digit growth, continued margin expansion, and free cash flow margin improvement.
WTW · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-01 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:36 UTCmid-single-digit organic growthnew4% – 6% vs FY2025
This outlook aligns with our long-term guidance of mid-single-digit organic growth, adjusted operating margin expansion, and free cash flow margin expansion, and is supported by the same core tailwinds that contributed to our success in 2025.
WTW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source