WTW Willis Towers Watson dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Willis Towers Watson's most recent dividend was on Sep 30, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.88 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.48 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.19% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- WTW last dividend date: Sep 30, 2024
WTW dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
Willis Towers Watson's dividend yield of 1.19% is above the industry average but below the Financial Services sector average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 2.78%, Willis Towers Watson's dividend yield is 57% lower. The historical 5-year average of WTW's dividend yield is 1.4%, which is higher than the current yield.
Dividend history
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 4.2% for the last twelve months. But since the stock price has gone up by 28% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 18%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.88 | 1.18% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.88 | 1.31% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.88 | 1.23% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.84 | 1.4% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.84 | 1.58% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.84 | 1.43% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.84 | 1.44% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.82 | 1.34% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.82 | 1.61% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.82 | 1.62% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.82 | 1.3% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.8 | 1.27% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.8 | 1.28% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.71 | 1.34% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.71 | 1.2% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.71 | 1.33% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.68 | 1.29% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.68 | 1.38% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.68 | 1.52% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.29% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.32% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.32% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.4% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.59% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.65% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.49% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.45% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.53 | 1.4% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.53 | 1.33% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.53 | 1.38% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.53 | 1.5% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.48 | 1.57% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.48 | 1.77% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.48 | 2.21% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.48 | 2.49% |
| Nov 16, 2015 | $0.821 | 3.49% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.821 | 3.04% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.821 | 2.62% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.821 | 2.52% |
Willis Towers Watson dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Willis Towers Watson's payout ratio of 33.3% is below the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 43.2%, Willis Towers Watson's payout ratio is 23% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WTW dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIN Dine Brands Global Inc | 6.54% | $2.04 | 34.3% |
| GIS General Mills Inc | 3.49% | $2.38 | 56.3% |
| SCI Service Corp International | 1.55% | $1.19 | 34.4% |
| WTW Willis Towers Watson Plc | 1.19% | $3.48 | 33.3% |
| MED Medifast Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 was WTW's last dividend?
Willis Towers Watson's last regular dividend was on Sep 30, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.88 per share.
How much dividend does Willis Towers Watson pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WTW pays $3.48 per share.
What is Willis Towers Watson's dividend yield?
Willis Towers Watson's current dividend yield is 1.19%.
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 33.3%.
Does Willis Towers Watson pay a good dividend?
Willis Towers Watson's dividend yield is lower than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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