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Undistributed Earnings
Willis Towers Watson Undistributed Earnings remained flat by 0.0% to $9.35B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.6%, from $7.95B to $9.35B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Undistributed Earnings shows an upward trend with a 27.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher retained earnings suggest a capacity for internal funding of development and capital improvements.
Detailed definition
The total net income remaining after accounting for dividends and allocations to participating securities. This represen...
Peer comparison
Standard measure of retained earnings; varies based on dividend payout policy and profitability.
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other_undistributed_earningsHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $14.20B | $16.50B | $17.90B | $31.80B | $37.40B |
| YoY Change | — | +16.2% | +8.5% | +77.7% | +17.6% |
Range$14.20B – $37.40B
CAGR+27.4%
Avg YoY Growth+30.0%
Median YoY Growth+16.9%
Current Streak4+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Willis Towers Watson's undistributed earnings?
- Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported undistributed earnings of $9.35B in Q4 2025.
- How has Willis Towers Watson's undistributed earnings changed year-over-year?
- Willis Towers Watson's undistributed earnings increased by 17.6% year-over-year, from $7.95B to $9.35B.
- What is the long-term trend for Willis Towers Watson's undistributed earnings?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Willis Towers Watson's undistributed earnings has grown at a 27.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.20B to $37.40B.
- What does undistributed earnings mean?
- The portion of net income retained by the company rather than distributed as dividends.