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Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures

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Wall Street analysts expect Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $3.60 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 17.3%. Revenues are expected to be $2.48 billion, up 8.3% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.

Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific Willis Towers Watson metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenue- Health, Wealth and Career' will reach $1.35 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +7.3%.

Analysts forecast 'Revenue- Reimbursable expenses and other' to reach $24.84 million. The estimate indicates a change of +77.4% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenue- Segment Revenue' will reach $2.45 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +7.8% year over year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenue- Risk and Broking' should come in at $1.09 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +8.5%.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Segment Operating Income- Risk and Broking' should arrive at $215.09 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $189.00 million.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Segment Operating Income- Health, Wealth and Career' at $386.31 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $361.00 million.

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Shares of Willis Towers Watson have demonstrated returns of +10.8% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change. With a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), WTW is expected to lag the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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