WPP
WPP
Market cap $8.01B

37.13 USD

-0.89

2.34%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-2.34%

5 days

0.35%

1 month

-8.34%

3 months

-8.46%

6 months

-33.67%

Year to date

-27.30%

1 year

-22.09%

5 years

-6.43%

10 years

-67.60%

About: Headquartered in the United Kingdom, WPP is one of the world's largest ad holding companies 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: 111,281

Communication Services Advertising Agencies

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Funds holding %

of 7,296 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

28% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.81M | Put options by funds: $2.19M

0.01% more ownership

Funds ownership: 1.77% [Q4 2024] → 1.78% (+0.01%) [Q1 2025]

8% less funds holding

Funds holding: 190 [Q4 2024] → 174 (-16) [Q1 2025]

25% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $971M [Q4 2024] → $729M (-$243M) [Q1 2025]

29% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 30 | Existing positions closed: 42

51% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 39 | Existing positions reduced: 80

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Research analyst outlook

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 12 articles about WPP published over the past 30 days

CNBC International TV

Outgoing WPP CEO says AI will 'revolutionize' advertising business

Mark Read, the outgoing CEO of British ad giant WPP, discusses the impact artificial intelligence is having on the advertising industry.

Outgoing WPP CEO says AI will 'revolutionize' advertising business

Grey and UNACEM Named Honoree in Fast Company's 2025 "World Changing Ideas" Awards

"Sightwalks," the innovative tactile signage system created by Grey Peru, is transforming sidewalks for UNACEM/Sol Cemento NEW YORK , June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grey, a leading global ad agency, is proud to announce that it has been named an honoree of Fast Company's 2025 World Changing Ideas Awards, alongside its client UNACEM. This annual recognition honors transformative efforts that tackle the world's most pressing issues, from fresh sustainability initiatives and cutting-edge AI developments to ambitious pursuits of social equity that are helping mold the world.

Grey and UNACEM Named Honoree in Fast Company's 2025 "World Changing Ideas" Awards

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

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

WPP Media cuts 2025 global advertising revenue growth forecast to 6% on trade concerns

Global advertising revenue is expected to grow 6% this year, WPP Media said on Monday, lowering its earlier target of 7.7% due to uncertainty over U.S. trade policies.

WPP Media cuts 2025 global advertising revenue growth forecast to 6% on trade concerns

Ad Forecaster Cuts Industry Outlook as Trade Upheaval Risks Five-Year ‘Chilling Effect'

WPP Media now sees global ad industry growth of 6% for this year, down from its prior forecast of 7.7%, excluding U.S. political spending.

Ad Forecaster Cuts Industry Outlook as Trade Upheaval Risks Five-Year ‘Chilling Effect'

WPP CEO to Depart After String of Ad Client Defections

Chief Executive Mark Read—who has been at the company for more than 30 years—will retire from the board and as CEO on Dec. 31.

WPP CEO to Depart After String of Ad Client Defections

Business Insider

5 WPP execs who insiders say could be top candidates to become the ad giant's next CEO

Mark Read is stepping down as ad giant WPP's CEO at the end of the year. Speculation is building about the internal candidates who could be promoted into the role.

5 WPP execs who insiders say could be top candidates to become the ad giant's next CEO

Business Insider

The exit of ad giant WPP's CEO signals the end of Madison Avenue as we knew it

WPP CEO Mark Read plans to step down after seven years leading the advertising giant. The company faces challenges as the ad industry shifts to AI and tech-driven models.

The exit of ad giant WPP's CEO signals the end of Madison Avenue as we knew it

Proactive Investors

WPP chief exec Mark Read retires

WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) has begun the search for a new chief executive, as Mark Read has revealed his plans to retire at the end of the year. Read, who took the top job in 2018 after the inglorious departure of founder Sir Martin Sorrell, has been at the company for over thrree decades.

WPP chief exec Mark Read retires

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