Company / Share Buybacks
Willis Towers Watson Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$1.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$901.0M / $3.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+83.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#30 of 302
Financials
What the data says
Among 302 Financials companies, Willis Towers Watson is in the top 10% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $1.6B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.6B in FY2025 with a 3-year CAGR of -22.4%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from $1.0B to $1.6B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -22.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 10% in FinancialsTop 10% of 302This company $1.6B Sector average $882.6M
▼
+86.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 3-year CAGR of -22.4%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, share buybacks increased 83.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #30 out of 302 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.78 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 21.6%
- Strong return on equity: 27.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.6B | +83.1% |
| FY2024 | $901.0M | -9.9% |
| FY2023 | $1.0B | -71.7% |
| FY2022 | $3.5B | +117.0% |
| FY2021 | $1.6B | - |
| FY2020 | $0 | -100.0% |
| FY2019 | $150.0M | -75.1% |
| FY2018 | $602.0M | +13.2% |
| FY2017 | $532.0M | +34.3% |
| FY2016 | $396.0M | +382.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 18, 2026