AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Willis Towers Watson (WTW)

WTW Q2 revenue up 9% to $2.47 billion; GAAP EPS down 27%, adjusted EPS up 17%

Mixed Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

WTW reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.47 billion, up 9%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $3.35, up 17%. GAAP diluted EPS fell 27% to $2.43 and net income fell 30% to $231 million. The company also announced Propel, an AI and automation plan, and raised its share repurchase authority by $1.5 billion, while leaving full-year 2026 guidance unchanged.

Key points

  • Revenue rose 9% to $2.47 billion; organic revenue grew 5%.
  • Diluted EPS was $2.43, down 27%; adjusted diluted EPS was $3.35, up 17%.
  • Operating margin was 14.8%, down 150 basis points; adjusted operating margin was 19.5%, up 100 basis points.
  • Share repurchase authority increased by $1.5 billion; Propel targets about 30% adjusted operating margin in 2028 and full-year 2026 guidance remains unchanged.

The filing

CompanyWillis Towers Watson (WTW)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 30, 2026, 6:02 AM ET
Accession number0001171843-26-005042

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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