WPP
WPP
Market cap $10.6B

49.38 USD

-0.91

1.81%

At close Oct 11, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-1.81%

5 days

-3.42%

1 month

2.07%

3 months

4.46%

6 months

2.05%

Year to date

4.91%

1 year

7.00%

5 years

-16.13%

About: Headquartered in the United Kingdom, WPP is the world's largest ad holding company based on annual revenue. Its services, which include traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, are provided worldwide, with over 70% of its revenue coming from more developed regions such as North America, the UK, and Western Europe.

Employees: 111,000

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Funds holding %

of 6,740 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

90% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 78 | Existing positions reduced: 41

24% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 26 | Existing positions closed: 21

18% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $697M [Q1] → $822M (+$125M) [Q2]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 179 [Q1] → 184 (+5) [Q2]

0.3% more ownership

Funds ownership: 1.37% [Q1] → 1.67% (+0.3%) [Q2]

84% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $164K | Put options by funds: $1.02M

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for WPP.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about WPP published over the past 30 days

Proactive Investors

WPP's risk/reward worth a look ahead of results - analyst

Citi has given WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) some marginal downgrades due to foreign exchange headwinds and the FGS disposal, but the advertising big cap's risk/reward profile still “tilts positively”, said analysts. Although macroeconomic concerns (i.e.

WPP's risk/reward worth a look ahead of results - analyst

Zacks Investment Research

Are Investors Undervaluing WPP (WPP) Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Are Investors Undervaluing WPP (WPP) Right Now?

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WPP jumps after winning business in Unilever's ad agency review

Shares in WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) topped the FTSE 100 leaderboard on Tuesday, climbing 2.3% in early trading, after major client Unilever concluded its global media review. The maker of Marmite, PG Tips, Domestos and Cif is the ninth largest global advertiser, having spent around €8.5 billion on brand and marketing in 2023.

WPP jumps after winning business in Unilever's ad agency review

WPP Energy is Changing the $11 Trillion Energy Sector with Blockchain and Green Tech

Lisbon, Portugal , Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global energy sector has grown substantially over the past decade, with energy consumption reaching new levels. As populations continue to develop and urbanize, energy demand will likely keep rising. However, this growth is not without its challenges.

WPP Energy is Changing the $11 Trillion Energy Sector with Blockchain and Green Tech

Physical Retail Stages a Comeback and Mobile Shopping Dominates In New ‘Future Shopper Report'

New York, Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advances in technology have ushered in unparalleled digital brand offerings in recent years, but new findings suggest the future of retail is being shaped by a multitude of trends including a growing desire for seamless omnichannel experience. In its eighth edition, VML's anticipated ‘Future Shopper Report 2024' captures a global snapshot of the modern shopper. The report surveys 31,500 consumers across 20 countries and reveals a dynamic retail landscape challenging established trends and ushering in new opportunities for brands.This year's report highlights new trends taking shape—consumers are becoming more open to physical shopping experiences again; marketplaces' grip on their dominant position in the customer journey is weakening; and the impact of new technologies like AI changing what we sell, how we sell it, and who we sell it to. Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global Chief Commerce Officer, VML said: “The new era of consumers is upon us. Demanding to be at the center of their own immersive omnichannel universe, brands and retailers are still playing catch-up on the new rules of commerce. Through this report, VML continuously seeks to better understand our future shopper—uncovering what drives them to discover, engage and ultimately, purchase—to help marketers redefine how they drive brands and businesses.” Neil Dawson, Global Chief Strategy Officer, VML said: “Shopping today is multi-faceted, multi-platform and more integrated than ever before. Matched to savvy consumers, the need for advanced and connected customer journeys is critical to success. Brands must understand and adapt to evolving shopper habits and that's precisely what the Future Shopper report explores—ensuring that we stay ahead of key trends that drive business.”Report highlights include:

Physical Retail Stages a Comeback and Mobile Shopping Dominates In New ‘Future Shopper Report'

WPP plc (WPP) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

WPP plc (NYSE:WPP ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 9, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Read - CEO Joanne Wilson - CFO Tom Waldron - Head, IR Conference Call Participants Laura Metayer - Morgan Stanley Adam Berlin - UBS Julien Roch - Barclays Adrien de Saint Hilaire - Bank of America Joseph Thomas - HSBC Steve Liechti - Deutsche Numis Thomas Singlehurst - Citi Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the WPP 2024 Interim Results Conference Call and Webcast.

WPP plc (WPP) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Proactive Investors

WPP fetched decent price in FGS Global disposal, says Citi

Advertising giant WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) fetched a good price in its $1.7 billion disposal of strategic communications and advisory firm FGS Global, reckon Citi analyst. The price tag came comfortably above FGS's implied $1.4 billion valuation when WPP sold a partial stake to KKR in April 2023.

WPP fetched decent price in FGS Global disposal, says Citi

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WPP underperforming against global competitors - analysts

Global advertising giant WPP PLC (LSE:WPP)'s mediocre interim results came as little surprise to City analysts on Wednesday. Year on year revenues barely budged amid contracting marketing spend from WPP's blue-chip client base and while operating profit improved 38%, this came at the expense of considerable workforce layoffs.

WPP underperforming against global competitors - analysts

WPP 2024 Interim Results

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP (NYSE: WPP) today reported its 2024 Interim Results. Key figures (£m) H1 2024 +/(-) % reported1 +/(-) % LFL2 H1 2023 Revenue 7,227 0.1 2.6 7,221 Revenue less pass-through costs 5,599 (3.6) (1.0) 5,811 Reported: Operating profit 423 38.2 306 Operating profit margin3 5.9 % 1.7 pt 4.2 % Diluted EPS (p) 18.8 82.5 10.3 Dividends per share (p) 15.0 0.0 15.0 Headline4: Operating profit 646 (3.0) 0.5 666 Opera.

WPP 2024 Interim Results

Proactive Investors

WPP trims 3,000 roles to offset stagnant sales growth

Advertising giant WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) has trimmed its global workforce by 3,000 roles in the past year to reduce operating costs at a time when industry sales are failing to show momentum. According to interim results posted on Wednesday, WPP's headcount was 111,000 as of 30 June, down from 114,000 at the same point in 2023.

WPP trims 3,000 roles to offset stagnant sales growth

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