Capital Expenditures for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW)
According to Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $223.00M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$223.00M
YoY change
-6.5%
5Y CAGR
-4.3%
Peak year (2017)
$375.00M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$4.13B
CapEx history chart for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) from 2000 to 2025
CapEx history table for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) from 2000 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229.00M | -6.5% | ||
| 2024 | $245.00M | +1.2% | ||
| 2023 | $242.00M | +18.6% | ||
| 2022 | $204.00M | +1.5% | ||
| 2021 | $201.00M | -29.7% | ||
| 2020 | $286.00M | -6.2% | ||
| 2019 | $305.00M | -5.3% | ||
| 2018 | $322.00M | -14.1% | ||
| 2017 | $375.00M | +22.1% | ||
| 2016 | $307.00M | +94.3% | ||
| 2015 | $158.00M | +35.0% | ||
| 2014 | $117.00M | -1.7% | ||
| 2013 | $119.00M | -13.1% | ||
| 2012 | $137.00M | +23.4% | ||
| 2011 | $111.00M | +33.7% | ||
| 2010 | $83.00M | -13.5% | ||
| 2009 | $96.00M | +2.1% | ||
| 2008 | $94.00M | -49.2% | ||
| 2007 | $185.00M | +236.4% | ||
| 2006 | $55.00M | +71.9% | ||
| 2005 | $32.00M | -34.7% | ||
| 2004 | $49.00M | -14.0% | ||
| 2003 | $57.00M | +21.3% | ||
| 2002 | $47.00M | +17.5% | ||
| 2001 | $40.00M | +33.3% | ||
| 2000 | $30.00M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) capital expenditures totalled $229.00M – declined 6.5% year-over-year.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -4.3%, with a net decline across the window.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures peaked at $375.00M in 2017; the latest annual figure is $229.00M in 2025 (38.9% below peak).
The highest annual capital expenditures of $375.00M was reported in 2017. The lowest in the available history was $30.00M in 2000.
Within Financial Services, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for capital expenditures is $985.50M.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Capital Expenditures by Year
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Capital Expenditures 2025: $229.00M
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures in 2025 was $229.00M, declined 6.5% below 2024.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Capital Expenditures 2024: $245.00M
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures in 2024 was $245.00M, edged up 1.2% from 2023.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Capital Expenditures 2023: $242.00M
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures in 2023 was $242.00M, grew 18.6% from 2022.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Capital Expenditures 2022: $204.00M
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures in 2022 was $204.00M, edged up 1.5% from 2021.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Capital Expenditures 2021: $201.00M
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures in 2021 was $201.00M.
See more financial history for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Willis Towers Watson Public Limited, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $20.93B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $2.90B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $2.06B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $1.48B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $489.00M | Financial Services |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) is $223.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) capital expenditures changed -6.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures?
- Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -4.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $375.00M in 2017.
What was Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures in 2024?
- Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) capital expenditures in 2024 was $245.00M.
What was Willis Towers Watson Public Limited capital expenditures in 2025?
- Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) capital expenditures in 2025 was $229.00M.
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