Investing.com - Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) reported on Thursday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that fell short of expectations.
Willis Towers Watson announced earnings per share of $2.66 on revenue of $2.16B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.5 on revenue of $2.24B.
Willis Towers Watson shares are up 8.46% from the beginning of the year, still down 13.44% from its 52 week high of $271.87 set on May 10, 2021. They are outperforming the Nasdaq which is down 20.17% from the start of the year.
Willis Towers Watson shares lost 0.95% in pre-market trade following the report.
Willis Towers Watson follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Willis Towers Watson's report follows an earnings missed by JPMorgan on April 13, who reported EPS of $2.63 on revenue of $30.72B, compared to forecasts EPS of $2.7 on revenue of $30.66B.
Bank of America had beat expectations on April 18 with first quarter EPS of $0.8 on revenue of $23.23B, compared to forecast for EPS of $0.7495 on revenue of $23.13B.
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