Willis Towers Watson PLC Hits 20-Day Low Amid Market Weakness
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 10 Dec 25
Source: 4
Willis Towers Watson PLC's stock declined by 3.01%, hitting a 20-day low as broader market indices showed signs of weakness, with the Nasdaq-100 up only 0.61% and the S&P 500 up 0.74%.
The recent acquisition of Newfront for $1.3 billion is expected to enhance WTW's technology capabilities, but the market's overall performance has overshadowed this positive news. Investors are cautious amid mixed signals from the market, leading to a decline in WTW's stock price.
This drop may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for long-term growth, especially considering WTW's strategic moves to strengthen its market position. However, the current market sentiment suggests that volatility may continue in the near term.
Analyst Views on WTW
Wall Street analysts forecast WTW stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WTW is 365.00 USD with a low forecast of 318.00 USD and a high forecast of 400.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 314.330
Low
318.00
Averages
365.00
High
400.00
Current: 314.330
Low
318.00
Averages
365.00
High
400.00
About WTW
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is a global 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), Risk & Broking (R&B), and Corporate. 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. Its portfolio of services supports the interrelated challenges that the management teams of its clients face across human resources and finance. It focuses on four key areas: Health, Wealth, Career and Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing. The R&B segment provides a range of 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.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
