Willis Towers Watson plc (NASDAQ: WTW) has reported E.P.S. of $1.37 for its second fiscal quarter (ending June 30) versus $0.88 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 56%. However, this result fell short of the consensus estimate of $2.32 by $-0.94. For the latest four quarters through June 30, E.P.S. were $10.54 versus $9.97 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 6%.
Recent Price Action
On 7/25/24, Willis Towers Watson plc (NASDAQ: WTW) stock enjoyed a large increase of 4.0%, closing at $277.60. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 230% of normal. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has risen 3.8% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
With future capital returns forecasted to be above the cost of capital, WTW is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Willis Towers Watson plc has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Low Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects highly consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Willis Towers Watson plc has a neutral Appreciation Score of 40 and a neutral Power Rating of 51, and the Low Neutral Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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