KBW analyst Meyer Shields maintains $Willis Towers Watson (WTW.US)$ with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $359 to $378.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 78.0% and a total average return of 17.6% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Willis Towers Watson (WTW.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
During its 2024 investor day, the company emphasized the segments of Health, Wealth, and Career demonstrating a mid-single-digit growth profile. Projections for 2025 and 2026 suggest an organic growth rate of 5% for this sector, aligning with earlier comments. Further assessments indicate that the current valuation sufficiently reflects both the company's progress in its turnaround efforts and the inherent challenges and risks related to completing key strategic deals.
At its recent investor day meeting, WTW projected organic revenue growth in the mid-single digit range, along with improvements in margins and free cash flow. Observers left the event with a more optimistic view on WTW's trajectory. The company's strategy to enhance its business mix through mergers and acquisitions, coupled with a focus on organic investment in its specialization strategy, is expected to lead to a gradual shift towards higher-growth and higher-multiple segments, potentially catalyzing a positive reassessment of the company's stock value.
The company discussed its three-year outlook during an investor day event in NYC, outlining organic growth targets for its businesses along with a 100 basis points expansion in R&B margin. Additionally, it was noted that mergers and acquisitions will become a more significant part of the capital strategy.
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