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Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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For the quarter ended June 2026, Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) reported revenue of $2.47 billion, up 9.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $3.35, compared to $2.86 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.43 billion, representing a surprise of +1.56%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +7.03%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $3.13.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Willis Towers Watson performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Revenue- Health, Wealth and Career: $1.27 billion versus $1.26 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +7.6% change.
  • Revenue- Reimbursable expenses and other: $30 million compared to the $29.99 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +25% year over year.
  • Revenue- Segment Revenue: $2.43 billion versus $2.4 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +9.3% change.
  • Revenue- Risk and Broking: $1.16 billion versus $1.13 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +11.2% change.
  • Segment Operating Income- Risk and Broking: $258 million versus $242.99 million estimated by five analysts on average.
  • Segment Operating Income- Health, Wealth and Career: $306 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $308.66 million.

View all Key Company Metrics for Willis Towers Watson here>>>

Shares of Willis Towers Watson have returned +14.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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