Willis Towers Watson PLC Q1 2026 Earnings Release

Willis Towers Watson PLC (WTW) announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, reporting an 8% increase in revenue to $2.4 billion, with organic revenue growth of 3%. Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) rose by 33% to $3.10, and Adjusted Diluted EPS increased by 19% to $3.72. The company experienced a slight decrease in operating margin to 18.6%, but an increase in Adjusted Operating Margin to 22.3%. Health, Wealth & Career (HWC) segment revenue grew by 9% (3% organic), while Risk & Broking (R&B) segment revenue increased by 9% (2% organic). WTW repurchased $300 million of its shares in the quarter and anticipates further share repurchases of $1.0 billion or greater for the full year. The company expects continued annual margin expansion and is managing the dilutive impact of the Newfront acquisition.