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7. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW)

1-Year Returns: 22.36%

No. of Hedge Fund Holders: 48

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW) is a London-based insurance company that offers commercial insurance, brokerage services, and strategic risk investment solutions. WTW recently launched Expert, an AI-powered assistant designed to support midsize U.S. businesses in managing HR, compensation, and benefits tasks. The tool helps with research, regulatory guidance, writing, and secure document searches. Expert utilizes WTW’s extensive expertise and database of HR and benefits regulations.

The company is focused on data-driven solutions to support risk and capital management. In October 2024, WTW released a machine-led solution designed to transform insurance practices. This solution assists insurers and reinsurers in improving accuracy and efficiency in property and casualty reserving.

As WTW continues to transform its operations, it is also performing well financially. During Q4 2024, the company achieved 5% organic revenue growth, with an adjusted operating margin of 36.1%, indicating strong financial performance. The company’s Transformation program delivered $473 million in cumulative savings, improving operational efficiency. In addition, the sale of TRANZACT for $632 million will strengthen growth rates, operating margins, and FCF in 2025.

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW) ended 2024 with an operating cash flow of $1.5 billion and FCF of $1.4 billion. WTW currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.09%, as of February 27.