Hosking Partners 13F: Exits WTW Stake

Hosking Partners sold out of its stake in Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company WTW, parting ways with all 31,681 shares it previously held. The institutional investor disclosed the complete exit in a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 21, 2026. On the filing date, Willis Towers Watson shares closed at $317.62.

WTW Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company

$325.96 ▲ +0.94% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 22, 2026

What Changed in Hosking Partners's Willis Towers Watson Position

Hosking Partners completely liquidated its holding, reducing its share count from 31,681 down to zero for a 100.0% decrease. The position carried a value of zero at the end of the reporting period following the complete sell-off.

Other Institutional Activity in Willis Towers Watson

Other large institutional investors adjusted their positions in the insurance broker during recent periods. Dodge & Cox grew its holdings by 406,889 shares, ending with 7,332,414 shares worth about $1.92 billion. Dodge & Cox Inc. lifted its stake by 692,919 shares to finish with 8,025,392 shares valued at roughly $2.61 billion. Harris Associates L.P. cut its position by 109,519 shares, leaving it with 5,908,033 shares worth about $1.92 billion. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership raised its stake by 1,754,369 shares, a 46.3% increase that brought its total to 5,541,048 shares valued at roughly $1.80 billion. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. trimmed its holdings by 376,106 shares, ending with 5,491,383 shares worth about $1.79 billion.

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company Stock Up 2.2%

Willis Towers Watson recently traded around $324.65 as of October 22, 2026, sitting roughly 2.2% above its event-day close and about 7.6% below its 52-week high of $351.51. The shares have climbed steadily above both their 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

Recent Earnings

Willis Towers Watson operates as an advisory, broking, and solutions company through its Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking segments. The company generated $10.1 billion in trailing-twelve-month revenue with earnings of $16.16 per share. Profitability remains strong, backed by a 15.5% net profit margin and a 19.8% return on equity. The advisory firm is scheduled to release its next financial results on October 29, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend rate of $3.84 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 1.21%. The payout ratio stands at 23.3% of earnings.

Insider Buying and Selling at Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company

Chief Operating Officer Alexis Faber sold 730 shares of stock on August 10, 2026, at an average price of $342.70 for a total value of $250,172.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating on October 6, 2026, adjusting its price target to $310.00. UBS kept a Buy rating on October 6, 2026, with a $398.00 price target. Mizuho kept an Outperform rating on October 7, 2026, lowering its target to $349.00. Barclays maintained an Equal-Weight rating on October 7, 2026, lifting its target to $332.00. Wells Fargo kept an Overweight rating on October 12, 2026, with a $364.00 target. Across the wider analyst community, 19 firms rate the stock a buy with a mean price target of $370.63.

About Willis Towers Watson

Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Willis Towers Watson employs 48,100 people worldwide. The firm delivers risk management, insurance brokerage, and advisory services to corporate clients globally.

Bottom Line

Institutional portfolio shifts like this liquidation offer a look at how professional managers allocate capital across the financial sector. Investors will look toward the upcoming October 29 earnings report for updated revenue and margin figures.