Wells Fargo Cuts WTW Price Target to $364

Wells Fargo maintains its Overweight rating on Willis Towers Watson with a new price target of $364, a 16.18% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:16 PM EDT

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Wells Fargo cut its price target on Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company ($WTW) to $364 from $378 on October 12, 2026, and rates the stock "Overweight".

Since the rating, $WTW is up 5.7% to date (from the $298.43 close on Oct 12, 2026).

WTW Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company

$315.49 -2.30% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 12, 2026, Wells Fargo reiterated its Overweight rating on Willis Towers Watson, adjusting the price target from $378 to $364.
Wells Fargo's $364 price target implies 16.18% upside from Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company's ($WTW) current $313.30 share price.
Shares of Willis Towers Watson recently traded at $313.30, which is about 13.9% below the new target price.
The company is set to report its next earnings on October 29, 2026, following a year-over-year revenue growth of 9.1%.

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Wells Fargo reiterated its Overweight rating on Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) on October 12, 2026, lowering its price target from $378 to $364. This adjustment reflects the firm's ongoing confidence in the stock despite the target reduction.

Other Institutional Activity in WTW

Blackrock Inc. holds 8,314,002 shares of Willis Towers Watson, worth about $2.62 billion after increasing its stake by 200,406 shares, a 2.5% rise. Dodge & Cox Inc. also increased its holdings by 692,919 shares, bringing its total to 8,025,392 shares valued at approximately $2.53 billion, a 9.4% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC has 6,174,220 shares, worth about $1.95 billion, after a slight increase of 9,247 shares. Meanwhile, Harris Associates L.P. trimmed its position by 109,519 shares, now holding 5,908,033 shares valued at around $1.86 billion, a 1.8% decrease. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership grew its stake significantly, adding 1,754,369 shares to reach 5,541,048 shares worth about $1.75 billion, a 46.3% increase.

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company Stock Up 1.1%

Willis Towers Watson shares traded recently at $313.30, which is 13.9% below the new price target of $364 set by Wells Fargo. The stock's performance is noteworthy as it sits significantly lower than the target, indicating potential upside if the firm’s outlook holds.

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$WTW price target

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company daily closes and this analyst's $364 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

For the trailing twelve months, Willis Towers Watson reported revenue of about $10.10 billion and earnings per share of $16.16. The company has a net margin of 15.5% and a return on equity of 19.8%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Dividend

Willis Towers Watson pays an annual dividend of $3.84 per share, which gives it a yield of 1.2%. The company has a dividend payout ratio of 23.3%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company

Chief Executive Officer Carl Aaron Hess bought 2,000 shares at an average price of $255.08 on May 4, 2026, totaling about $510,160. Officer Lucy Clarke purchased 1,896 shares at $263.36 on May 6, 2026, worth approximately $499,340. However, Chief Operating Officer Alexis Faber sold 730 shares at $342.70 on August 10, 2026, for about $250,172.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 6, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained its Equal-Weight rating with a target of $310.00, down from $350.00. UBS also maintained a Buy rating but lowered its target from $405.00 to $398.00. Mizuho kept its Outperform rating, adjusting the target from $380.00 to $349.00. Barclays maintained its Equal-Weight rating, raising its target from $303.00 to $332.00. Wells Fargo's new target of $364.00 is now in line with these adjustments.

About WTW

Willis Towers Watson operates as an advisory and broking firm in the financial services sector. The company provides solutions across health, wealth, and risk management. With a strong presence in the market, its recent performance and analyst ratings reflect confidence in its ongoing operations and growth potential.

Bottom Line

Investors will be looking forward to the upcoming earnings report on October 29, 2026, to see how the company performs. Further analyst ratings and any changes in institutional holdings will also be key indicators to watch in the coming weeks.