Willis Towers Watson Reports Strong Q2 Earnings Amid AI-Driven Efficiency Plan
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW) reported strong second-quarter results for 2026, with organic revenue up 5%, adjusted operating margin expanding by 100 basis points to 19.5%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share rising 17% year-over-year to $3.35. The Risk & Broking segment led growth at 7%, while Health, Wealth & Career grew by 4%. Management attributed the performance to cost discipline amid global market volatility. The company announced Propel, a new AI-driven initiative expected to generate $400 million in run-rate savings by 2028 through an investment of approximately $625 million. After reinvesting about $50 million into growth opportunities, net savings are projected at $350 million annually starting from the end of 2028. The program is expected to contribute meaningfully to margin expansion and free cash flow improvement in subsequent years. Willis Towers Watson reaffirmed its full-year guidance for mid-single-digit organic revenue growth and continued margin improvements, with plans to return at least $1 billion to shareholders through share repurchases this year.
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