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WTW Willis Towers Watson dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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Willis Towers Watson's most recent quarterly dividend was on Dec 29, 2022 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.82 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.28 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.31% based on its recent close price.

Key dates

  • WTW last dividend date: Dec 29, 2022
  • WTW next dividend date: Not announced
Peer dividends: MED SCI GIS
WTW dividend stats
DPS
$3.28
Dividend yield
1.31%
Payout ratio
14.5%
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
2.72%
Payout ratio
31.1%

Dividend yield

What is Willis Towers Watson current dividend yield

Willis Towers Watson's dividend yield of 1.31% is below the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 2.72%, Willis Towers Watson's dividend yield is 52% lower. The historical 5-year average of WTW's dividend yield is 1.4%, which is higher than the current yield.

Dividend history

What is WTW dividend payout history and dates

Willis Towers Watson has been paying dividends since 2003. WTW has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 9% for the last twelve months. And since the stock price has gone up by 8% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 0.2%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Dec 29, 2022 Jan 17, 2023 Dec 8, 2022 $0.82 normal
Sep 29, 2022 Oct 17, 2022 Aug 30, 2022 $0.82 normal
Jun 29, 2022 Jul 15, 2022 May 26, 2022 $0.82 normal
Mar 30, 2022 Apr 15, 2022 Feb 23, 2022 $0.82 normal
Dec 30, 2021 Jan 18, 2022 Dec 7, 2021 $0.8 normal
Sep 29, 2021 Oct 15, 2021 Aug 3, 2021 $0.8 normal
May 27, 2021 Jun 15, 2021 May 21, 2021 $0.71 normal
Mar 30, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 $0.71 normal
Dec 30, 2020 Jan 15, 2021 Dec 11, 2020 $0.71 normal
Sep 29, 2020 Oct 15, 2020 Aug 21, 2020 $0.68 normal
Jun 29, 2020 Jul 15, 2020 May 19, 2020 $0.68 normal
Mar 30, 2020 Apr 15, 2020 Feb 26, 2020 $0.68 normal
Dec 30, 2019 Jan 15, 2020 Dec 10, 2019 $0.65 normal
Sep 27, 2019 Oct 15, 2019 Sep 3, 2019 $0.65 normal
Jun 27, 2019 Jul 15, 2019 May 20, 2019 $0.65 normal
Mar 28, 2019 Apr 15, 2019 Feb 27, 2019 $0.65 normal
Dec 28, 2018 Jan 15, 2019 Nov 13, 2018 $0.6 normal
Sep 27, 2018 Oct 15, 2018 Sep 10, 2018 $0.6 normal
Jun 28, 2018 Jul 16, 2018 May 24, 2018 $0.6 normal
Mar 28, 2018 Apr 16, 2018 Feb 23, 2018 $0.6 normal
Dec 28, 2017 Jan 16, 2018 Nov 15, 2017 $0.53 normal
Sep 28, 2017 Oct 16, 2017 Sep 19, 2017 $0.53 normal
Jun 28, 2017 Jul 17, 2017 May 17, 2017 $0.53 normal
Mar 29, 2017 Apr 17, 2017 Feb 9, 2017 $0.53 normal
Dec 28, 2016 Jan 17, 2017 Oct 20, 2016 $0.48 normal
Sep 28, 2016 Oct 17, 2016 Jul 22, 2016 $0.48 normal
Jun 28, 2016 Jul 15, 2016 Apr 22, 2016 $0.48 normal
Mar 29, 2016 Apr 15, 2016 Feb 4, 2016 $0.48 normal
Nov 16, 2015 Dec 2, 2015 $0.821 normal
Sep 28, 2015 Oct 15, 2015 $0.821 normal

Willis Towers Watson dividend payout ratio

What is Willis Towers Watson dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

Willis Towers Watson's payout ratio of 14.5% is below the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 31.1%, Willis Towers Watson's payout ratio is 53% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

WTW dividend vs peer dividends

How does WTW dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
MED Medifast Inc 5.93% $6.56 49.3%
GIS General Mills Inc 2.73% $2.13 44.1%
SCI Service Corp International 1.41% $1.02 24.2%
WTW Willis Towers Watson Plc 1.31% $3.28 14.5%

Frequently asked questions

Does Willis Towers Watson pay a dividend?

Yes, Willis Towers Watson has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. WTW has been paying dividends since 2003.

When is Willis Towers Watson's next dividend?

WTW hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, but if we take into consideration its recent dividend schedule, it is likely that its next dividend will be in March 2023.

When was WTW's last dividend?

Willis Towers Watson's last regular dividend was on Dec 29, 2022 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.82 per share.

How much dividend does Willis Towers Watson pay (per share)?

On an annual basis WTW pays $3.28 per share.

What is Willis Towers Watson's dividend yield?

Willis Towers Watson's current dividend yield is 1.31%.

How often does Willis Towers Watson pay dividends?

Willis Towers Watson has a quarterly dividend frequency.

What is Willis Towers Watson's dividend payout ratio?

Willis Towers Watson's dividend payout ratio is 14.5%.

Does Willis Towers Watson pay a good dividend?

Willis Towers Watson's dividend yield is lower than the Financial Services sector average.