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Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company

S&P 500
WTW|Financial Services|Insurance Brokers|$256.36|P/E 15.1|MCap 24.2B|NASDAQ

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

83/ 100Very Safe

WTW's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 21.8% earnings payout ratio & 22.9% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 6.00% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 21.8%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 22.9%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 20.6%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.

Risks

  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
21.8%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
22.9%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
12.8%Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
20.6%Very Safe
Operating Margin
20.5%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
6.0%Safe
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

About Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is a British-American multinational advisory, broking, and solutions company. It specializes in helping organizations manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and strengthen institutions through data-driven insights. The company operates two main segments: Risk & Broking, which includes corporate risk and broking for commercial and specialty risks, insurance consulting, and technology solutions like pricing, reserving, and capital modeling software; and Health, Wealth & Career, encompassing benefits administration, health and benefits brokerage, retirement and actuarial consulting, investment advice for pension funds and institutional investors, and human capital services. Key offerings feature actuarial consulting, compensation and benefits consulting, human resources management consulting, health-related consulting, insurance support services, and strategic consulting across more than 140 countries. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company serves clients from small firms to multinationals in sectors like HR consulting and risk management, insurance advisory. Founded in 1828 and headquartered in London, England, it provides specialized teams for industry-specific risks including cyber, political, trade credit, and executive risks.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.45%

Annual Dividend

$3.72

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

21.84%

FCF Payout Ratio

22.85%

Stock Price

$256.36

52-Week Range

$246.61 $352.79

Dividend History (2016–2025)

WTW annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

WTW earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

March 31, 2026

Last Payment Date

April 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

3.91%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

6.00%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

1.14%

3-Year Total Growth

12.20%

5-Year Total Growth

33.82%

10-Year Total Growth

12.03%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$25,636.00

Annual Income

$372.00

Quarterly Income

$93.00

Monthly Income

$31.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WTW's current dividend yield?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) currently has a dividend yield of 1.45%, based on a stock price of $256.36 and an annual dividend of $3.72.
When is WTW's next dividend payment date?
WTW's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-31 and the next payment date is 2026-04-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does WTW pay in dividends per year?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company paid $3.68 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has WTW been increasing its dividend?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 6.00% and a 10-year CAGR of 1.14%.
Is WTW's dividend safe?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company has a payout ratio of 21.84%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 22.85%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is WTW's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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