earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
WTW Q2 revenue up 6% but adjusted EPS down 12%; lowers 2024 margin and EPS targets
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC
2023-Q2 EPS reported
$2.77
revenue$4,403,000,000
- Revenue $2.16B (+6% YoY, organic +7%); adjusted Diluted EPS $2.05 (down 12%).
- Risk & Broking segment margin fell 360 bps to 16.1% on talent investments and higher travel.
- Updated 2024 outlook: lowered adjusted operating margin and adjusted EPS targets.
- 2023 Transformation Program savings target raised to $160M from $100M; $53M realized in Q2.
- Repurchased $350M shares in Q2; Lucy Clarke named Global Head of Risk & Broking (Q3 2024).