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Willis Towers Watson Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Analysts covering Willis Towers Watson (WTW) have a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating, with 14 'Strong Buy' and 9 'Hold' ratings. This is slightly less bullish than three months ago. TD Cowen raised its price target to $455, while the mean target is $380.95, implying an 11% premium to current levels.

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Published Aug 27, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WTWBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The price target upgrade signals increased upside potential, but without fresh corporate catalysts the move may be modest.

02

Market read

Analyst target revision provides a short-term trading cue for investors in WTW and related financial services stocks.

03

What to watch

No new earnings data; price may already reflect expectations.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: recent

Background

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) is a global advisory, broking and solutions company. Analyst consensus remains a Moderate Buy.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WTWBullishMedium confidence
Context

TD Cowen raised Willis Towers Watson's price target to $455 from $391, indicating a potential 32.6% upside.

Expected impact

Potential short-term price appreciation toward the new target range.

Evidence & confidence

Target increase of $64 reflects a material upside; however, no new corporate event accompanies it.

Market effects

Sector

May lift peer insurance and consulting stocks as analysts reassess valuation multiples.

Regional

Limited to U.S. markets where WTW trades.

Global

Minor, confined to the financial services sector.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Target raise could be premature if underlying earnings guidance remains unchanged.

Key entities

  • analyst firm
    TD Cowen

    Raised WTW price target to $455.

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