-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
WTW posted Q1 2026 EPS of $3.72 vs. $3.13 in the prior year, beating the $3.65 consensus but missing our $3.85 estimate, though results reflected continued turnaround progress. Revenue rose 8% to $2.4B with 3% organic growth demonstrating solid business momentum despite macroeconomic headwinds, while adjusted operating margin expanded 70 bps to 22.3% reflecting transformation program benefits and disciplined expense management. We are encouraged by these results and WTW's operational discipline, though more competitive conditions may crimp organic revenue growth. Management reaffirmed its commitment to continued annual margin expansion, expecting ~100 bps average annual expansion over two years in Risk & Broking and incremental expansion in Health, Wealth & Career. The company returned $388M to shareholders through $300M in buybacks and $88M in dividends, expecting $1.0B+ in buybacks for 2026. We look forward to management's comments on restructuring progress and market conditions on today's investor call.