Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.62
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
22.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
WTW Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
WTW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$3.62
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR3.9%
5Y CAGR6.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.9%
Total Shareholder Yield8.4%
1Y Total Return-16.7%
5Y Total Return1.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,11310Y ago$23,16020Y ago$34,351
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
WTW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
WTW Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company distributes 22.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WTW has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.9% and 5-year CAGR of 6.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WTW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 6.9% buyback yield, 8.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 1.1%, with dividends contributing 6.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,160 today.
WTW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$17.11
Avg/Payment$0.8555
Latest Change+4.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.9600 | ↑ +4.3% | 1.28% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.9200 | — | 1.12% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.9200 | — | 1.05% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.9200 | — | 1.17% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.9200 | ↑ +4.5% | 1.05% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.8800 | — | 1.12% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.8800 | — | 1.18% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.8800 | — | 1.31% | Jul 15, 2024 |
WTW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
22.3% payout
Streak
9Y
6.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.4%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTWWillis Towers Watson… | $23.8B | 1.4% | 22.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
3rd  MMCMarsh & McLennan Com… | $85.3B | 1.8% | 37.3% | 19 | Sustainable |
 AONAon plc | $66.0B | 0.9% | 17.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
 AJGArthur J. Gallagher … | $50.6B | 1.3% | 44.6% | 12 | Sustainable |
 BROBrown & Brown, Inc. | $19.3B | 1.1% | 18.4% | 27 | Sustainable |
1st  HWCHancock Whitney Corp… | $5.6B | 2.7% | 31.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 RYANRyan Specialty Holdi… | $3.8B | 0.8% | 98.3% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  ERIEErie Indemnity Compa… | $9.9B | 2.3% | 45.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $33.7B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
WTW Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.96 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $3.68 | 4.5% | 4 | $16.26 | 22.6% | 4.42x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $3.52 | 4.8% | 4 | $-0.96 | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $3.36 | 2.4% | 4 | $9.95 | 33.8% | 2.96x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $3.28 | 8.6% | 4 | $8.98 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $3.02 | 9.8% | 4 | $14.90 | 20.3% | 4.93x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $2.75 | 5.8% | 4 | $7.65 | 35.9% | 2.78x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $2.60 | 8.3% | 4 | $8.03 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $2.40 | 13.2% | 4 | $5.27 | 45.5% | 2.20x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $2.12 | 10.4% | 4 | $4.18 | 50.7% | 1.97x | 1.0% |
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Start ComparisonWTW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WTW stock.
How much dividend does WTW pay per share?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.62 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WTW's next ex-dividend date?
WTW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WTW typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WTW's dividend safe?
WTW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.3% and FCF payout ratio of +21.7%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WTW a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WTW pay dividends?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.62 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WTW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WTW five years ago would be worth approximately $10,113 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WTW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WTW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.