Willis Towers Watson Reports Strong Q2 Adjusted EPS, Boosts Share Buyback by $1.5B, and Launches Major AI Plan
WTW sits 38% above its 52-week low of $240.615.
Summary
Willis Towers Watson delivered strong Q2 adjusted earnings, announced a substantial increase to its share repurchase program, and unveiled a significant AI transformation initiative.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · WTW
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Q2 2026 Financial Results
Revenue grew 9% year-over-year to $2.47 billion, with organic growth of 5%. Adjusted diluted EPS increased 17.1% to $3.35, while GAAP diluted EPS decreased 26.8% to $2.43.
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Share Repurchase Program Expansion
The Board approved a $1.5 billion increase to the existing share repurchase program on July 28, 2026, bringing total authorization to $13.2 billion. Approximately $542 million remained on the authority as of June 30, 2026.
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AI Acceleration Plan (Propel)
A new two-year plan was approved on July 28, 2026, to embed AI and automation. It is expected to incur $625 million in cash costs and $25 million in non-cash charges by the end of 2028, aiming for $350 million in net annual cost savings by the end of 2028.
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Acquisitions Update
The company completed the acquisition of Newfront Insurance Holdings, Inc. for $1.05 billion (upfront) on January 27, 2026, and Cushon for £150 million cash (plus up to £100 million contingent) on April 30, 2026.
Analysis · WTW · Finance
Willis Towers Watson reported robust Q2 2026 results with 9% revenue growth and 17.1% adjusted diluted EPS increase, despite a GAAP net income decline. The company significantly increased its share repurchase authorization by $1.5 billion, signaling strong capital return to shareholders. Additionally, a new $650 million AI acceleration plan is expected to drive $350 million in net annual cost savings by 2028, indicating a major strategic investment in efficiency and growth. The retirement of the Principal Accounting Officer is noted as an orderly transition.
At the time of this filing, WTW was trading at $331.37 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $31.3B. The 52-week trading range was $240.61 to $352.79. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.