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Interpublic Group of Companies

23.00 USD
-0.64
2.71%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
23.29
+0.29
1.26%
1 day
-2.71%
5 days
-0.73%
1 month
-10.26%
3 months
-11.84%
6 months
-23.05%
Year to date
-18.24%
1 year
-23.08%
5 years
30.02%
10 years
15.64%
 

About: Interpublic Group is among the world's largest advertising holding companies based on annual revenue. It provides traditional advertising services along with digital and other services such as public relations through various acquisitions. IPG has made these services available in over 100 countries. The company generates about 65% of revenue in the US and 17% in the UK and Europe. IPG agreed to merge with Omnicom in December 2024, pending regulatory approval.

Employees: 53,300

0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

400% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 5 (+4) [Q1 2025]

394% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $10.2M | Put options by funds: $2.06M

0.36% more ownership

Funds ownership: 99.5% [Q4 2024] → 99.87% (+0.36%) [Q1 2025]

3% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $10.4B [Q4 2024] → $10.1B (-$300M) [Q1 2025]

6% less funds holding

Funds holding: 731 [Q4 2024] → 688 (-43) [Q1 2025]

16% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 235 | Existing positions reduced: 279

27% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 70 | Existing positions closed: 96

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$34
48%
upside
Avg. target
$35
50%
upside
High target
$35
52%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Barclays
Julien Roch
48%upside
$34
Overweight
Maintained
25 Apr 2025
Citigroup
Jason Bazinet
52%upside
$35
Buy
Reinstated
15 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 13 articles about IPG published over the past 30 days

Negative
New York Post
2 days ago
FTC could bar Omnicom, Interpublic from boycotting sites over political views as merger condition: report
The Federal Trade Commission could reportedly bar advertising giants Omnicom and Interpublic from suppressing ads to websites over their political views as a condition for approving their pending merger.
FTC could bar Omnicom, Interpublic from boycotting sites over political views as merger condition: report
Negative
Reuters
2 days ago
FTC may restrict Omnicom, Interpublic over ad restrictions after their merger, NYT reports
The Federal Trade Commission, reviewing ad giants Omnicom and Interpublic's proposed merger, may impose a condition that will stop the combined company from boycotting platforms because of political content, the New York Times reported on Thursday.
FTC may restrict Omnicom, Interpublic over ad restrictions after their merger, NYT reports
Negative
Reuters
5 days ago
FTC seeks information from top ad agencies as part of ad-boycott probe, WSJ reports
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has sought information from some of the world's top advertising firms as part of a probe into whether advertising and advocacy groups violated antitrust laws by coordinating boycotts of certain sites, the Wall Street Journal reported.
FTC seeks information from top ad agencies as part of ad-boycott probe, WSJ reports
Negative
WSJ
5 days ago
FTC Seeks Information From Top Advertising Agencies as Part of Ad-Boycott Probe
Among firms that received requests are Omnicom, WPP, Dentsu, Interpublic and Publicis.
FTC Seeks Information From Top Advertising Agencies as Part of Ad-Boycott Probe
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
All You Need to Know About Interpublic (IPG) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Interpublic (IPG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
All You Need to Know About Interpublic (IPG) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
The Interpublic Group: Positioned For Structural Gains With $39 Price Target
We initiate coverage on The Interpublic Group of Companies with a Strong Buy rating, as we believe the market underestimates durable earnings power with structural cost discipline among near-term restructuring. Our internal estimates imply FY25E EPS of $2.17 (19% below consensus), with authentic margin recapture only in late FY26E. We believe investors who act now will benefit from an attractive R/R as IPG's margin expansion and re-acceleration of earnings will drive a re-rating by late FY26E.
The Interpublic Group: Positioned For Structural Gains With $39 Price Target
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Down 10.2% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Interpublic (IPG)
The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Interpublic (IPG) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.
Down 10.2% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Interpublic (IPG)
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Is The Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) Stock Undervalued 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.
Is The Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
Top 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio This Month
The most oversold stocks in the communication services sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
Top 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio This Month
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Buyout Strategy & Strong Liquidity Aid IPG Despite Seasonality Impacts
Interpublic Group's acquisitions and strong liquidity support growth, but heavy client reliance and seasonal cash swings weigh on its performance.
Buyout Strategy & Strong Liquidity Aid IPG Despite Seasonality Impacts
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