Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderWillis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and currently yields 1.46%. The most recent dividend was $0.9600/share on Apr 15, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
1.46%
TTM Dividend/Share
$3.72
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
21.7%
Consecutive Growth Years
10 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
4.55%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
6.00%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
1.14%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
7.5%
FCF payout ratio
5.6%
Net debt / EBITDA
1.8x
Interest coverage
8.27x
ROIC (TTM)
13.2%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 21.7%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($15.78) covers dividend/share ($3.72).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
1 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
10 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 5.6%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 1.8x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (6.0%) ≤ EPS growth (18.1%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Mar 31, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.9600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9600
Ex-date Dec 31, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.9200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9200
Ex-date Sep 30, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.9200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9200
Ex-date Jun 30, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.9200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9200
Ex-date Mar 31, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.9200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9200
Ex-date Dec 31, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.8800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8800
Ex-date Sep 30, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8800
Ex-date Jun 28, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8800
Ex-date Mar 27, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8800
Ex-date Dec 28, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 16, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8400
Ex-date Sep 28, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 16, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.8400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8400
Ex-date Jun 29, 2023
- Payment date
- Jul 17, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.8400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8400
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.9600 | $0.9600 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.9200 | $0.9200 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.9200 | $0.9200 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.9200 | $0.9200 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $0.9200 | $0.9200 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.8800 | $0.8800 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $0.8800 | $0.8800 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.8800 | $0.8800 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $0.8800 | $0.8800 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $0.8400 | $0.8400 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | $0.8400 | $0.8400 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 | $0.8400 | $0.8400 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 10 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.6800 | — | — |
| 2025 | $3.5200 | $3.6800 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $3.3600 | $3.5200 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $3.2800 | $3.3600 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $3.0200 | $3.2800 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | $2.7500 | $3.0200 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | $2.6000 | $2.7500 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | $2.4000 | $2.6000 | +8.3% |
| 2018 | $2.1200 | $2.4000 | +13.2% |
| 2017 | $1.9200 | $2.1200 | +10.4% |
| 2016 | $3.2848 | $1.9200 | -41.5% |
| 2015 | $3.1788 | $3.2848 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | $2.9669 | $3.1788 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | $2.8609 | $2.9669 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | $2.7550 | $2.8609 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | $2.7550 | $2.7550 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $2.7550 | $2.7550 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $2.7550 | $2.7550 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $2.6490 | $2.7550 | +4.0% |
| 2007 | $2.4901 | $2.6490 | +6.4% |
| 2006 | $2.2782 | $2.4901 | +9.3% |
| 2005 | $1.9920 | $2.2782 | +14.4% |
| 2004 | $1.5258 | $1.9920 | +30.6% |
| 2003 | — | $1.5258 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$358.00M
YoY change
+1.1%
5Y CAGR
+0.7%
Peak year (2021)
$374.00M
Latest annual
$358.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358.00M | +1.1% | +$4.00M | ||
| 2024 | $354.00M | +0.6% | +$2.00M | ||
| 2023 | $352.00M | -4.6% | -$17.00M | ||
| 2022 | $369.00M | -1.3% | -$5.00M | ||
| 2021 | $374.00M | +8.1% | +$28.00M | ||
| 2020 | $346.00M | +5.2% | +$17.00M | ||
| 2019 | $329.00M | +7.5% | +$23.00M | ||
| 2018 | $306.00M | +10.5% | +$29.00M | ||
| 2017 | $277.00M | +39.2% | +$78.00M | ||
| 2016 | $199.00M | -28.2% | -$78.00M | ||
| 2015 | $277.00M | +31.9% | +$67.00M | ||
| 2014 | $210.00M | +8.8% | +$17.00M | ||
| 2013 | $193.00M | +4.3% | +$8.00M | ||
| 2012 | $185.00M | +2.8% | +$5.00M | ||
| 2011 | $180.00M | +2.3% | +$4.00M | ||
| 2010 | $176.00M | -7.9% | -$15.00M | ||
| 2009 | $191.00M | +30.8% | +$45.00M | ||
| 2008 | $146.00M | +2.1% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2007 | $143.00M | -1.4% | -$2.00M | ||
| 2006 | $145.00M | +7.4% | +$10.00M | ||
| 2005 | $135.00M | +17.4% | +$20.00M | ||
| 2004 | $115.00M | +182439.7% | +$114.94M | ||
| 2003 | $63,000 | — | +$63,000 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | — |
The 2025 reading of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) dividends paid is $358.00M – edged up 1.1% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid produced a CAGR of +0.7% – sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid peaked at $374.00M in 2021; the latest annual figure is $358.00M in 2025 (4.3% below peak).
$374.00M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2021, against a low of $0 during 2000.
Within Financial Services, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Dividends Paid 2025: $358.00M
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid in 2025 was $358.00M, edged up 1.1% from 2024.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Dividends Paid 2024: $354.00M
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid in 2024 was $354.00M, edged up 0.6% from 2023.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Dividends Paid 2023: $352.00M
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid in 2023 was $352.00M, edged down 4.6% below 2022.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Dividends Paid 2022: $369.00M
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid in 2022 was $369.00M, edged down 1.3% below 2021.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Dividends Paid 2021: $374.00M
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid in 2021 was $374.00M.
See more financial history for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Willis Towers Watson Public Limited, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does Willis Towers Watson Public Limited pay dividends?
Yes, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $3.72 per share annually, yielding 1.46%.
What is Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's dividend yield?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) has a current dividend yield of 1.46%.
Is Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's dividend safe?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) passes 7 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Willis Towers Watson Public Limited increased its dividend?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) has 10 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's dividend payout ratio?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) has a dividend payout ratio of 21.7%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) is $358.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) dividends paid changed +1.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +0.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $374.00M in 2021.
What was Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid in 2024?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) dividends paid in 2024 was $354.00M.
What was Willis Towers Watson Public Limited dividends paid in 2025?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) dividends paid in 2025 was $358.00M.
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