Cash on Hand for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW)
According to Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $3.13B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$3.13B
YoY change
+65.7%
5Y CAGR
+9.0%
Peak year (2021)
$4.69B
Latest annual
$3.13B
Cash on Hand history chart for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) from 2000 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) from 2000 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.13B | +65.7% | ||
| 2024 | $1.89B | +32.7% | ||
| 2023 | $1.42B | +12.8% | ||
| 2022 | $1.26B | -73.1% | ||
| 2021 | $4.69B | +129.8% | ||
| 2020 | $2.04B | +129.9% | ||
| 2019 | $887.00M | -14.1% | ||
| 2018 | $1.03B | +0.3% | ||
| 2017 | $1.03B | +18.4% | ||
| 2016 | $870.00M | +63.5% | ||
| 2015 | $532.00M | -16.2% | ||
| 2014 | $635.00M | -20.2% | ||
| 2013 | $796.00M | +59.2% | ||
| 2012 | $500.00M | +14.7% | ||
| 2011 | $436.00M | +38.0% | ||
| 2010 | $316.00M | +43.0% | ||
| 2009 | $221.00M | +12.8% | ||
| 2008 | $196.00M | -18.3% | ||
| 2007 | $240.00M | -30.6% | ||
| 2006 | $346.00M | +34.1% | ||
| 2005 | $258.00M | -39.3% | ||
| 2004 | $425.00M | 0.0% | ||
| 2003 | $425.00M | +60.4% | ||
| 2002 | $265.00M | +55.9% | ||
| 2001 | $170.00M | +31.8% | ||
| 2000 | $129.00M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's reported balance sheets (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
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) most recent annual cash and short-term investments stands at $3.13B (2025) – surged 65.7% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments produced a CAGR of +9.0% – sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Between 2021 and 2025, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments plunged 33.2%, falling from $4.69B to $3.13B.
2021 marks the peak cash and short-term investments at $4.69B, with the historical low of $129.00M recorded in 2000.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) ranks 9th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $505.76B.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Cash on Hand by Year
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Cash on Hand 2025: $3.13B
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $3.13B, surged 65.7% from 2024.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Cash on Hand 2024: $1.89B
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.89B, surged 32.7% from 2023.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Cash on Hand 2023: $1.42B
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $1.42B, grew 12.8% from 2022.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Cash on Hand 2022: $1.26B
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $1.26B, plunged 73.1% below 2021.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Cash on Hand 2021: $4.69B
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $4.69B.
See more financial history for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Willis Towers Watson Public Limited, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $1.48T | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $963.73B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $624.53B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $539.97B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $471.55B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $373.31B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $21.99B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $11.46B | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Willis Towers Watson Public Limited's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) is $3.13B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) cash and short-term investments changed +65.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments?
- Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +9.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $4.69B in 2021.
What was Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.89B.
What was Willis Towers Watson Public Limited cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (WTW) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $3.13B.
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