WTW
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Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) closed at $256.34 as of 2026-05-01, trading 3.3% below its 200-week moving average of $265.05. This places WTW in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 8.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 32, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.83 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1250 weeks of data, WTW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WTW at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +23.1%.
With a market cap of $24.2 billion, WTW is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.5%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 20.6%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 3.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 10.9% over the past three years.
Over the past 24 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WTW would have grown to $493, compared to $1040 for the S&P 500. WTW has returned 6.9% annualized vs 10.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 2 open-market purchases totaling $1,064,134. Notably, these purchases occurred while WTW is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 36.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WTW vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WTW Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying WTW when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +22.2% after 12 months (median +35.0%), compared to +16.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 83% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +29.0% vs +32.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WTW crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WTW has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +23.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Mar 2003 | 7 | 4.8% | +44.7% | +516.1% |
| Jun 2006 | Jul 2006 | 5 | 3.0% | +43.8% | +361.7% |
| Jan 2008 | Apr 2008 | 14 | 9.0% | -29.3% | +305.4% |
| Jun 2008 | Mar 2010 | 91 | 42.0% | -16.6% | +315.0% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 3 | 0.5% | +34.5% | +331.1% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 1.6% | +40.7% | +335.9% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 3 | 3.2% | +25.3% | +336.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 0.3% | +46.2% | +82.6% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 1.8% | +23.0% | +39.4% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 1.5% | +19.7% | +38.1% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 0.5% | +7.9% | +34.4% |
| Jul 2023 | Oct 2023 | 13 | 6.5% | +37.3% | +26.9% |
| Apr 2026 | Ongoing | 1+ | 3.3% | Ongoing | N/A |
| Average | 11 | — | +23.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WTW below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) is trading 3.3% below its 200-week moving average of $265.05. The current price is $256.34.
What is WTW's 200-week moving average price?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company's 200-week moving average is $265.05 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WTW drops below its 200-week moving average?
WTW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +23.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is WTW a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WTW as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 32. Free cash flow yield is 8.5%. Return on equity is 20.6%. Price-to-book is 3.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WTW compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 24 years, $100 invested in WTW would have grown to $493, compared to $1040 for the S&P 500. That's 6.9% annualized vs 10.2% for the index. WTW has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WTW pay a dividend?
Yes. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company currently pays a dividend yield of 150.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01