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LiveRamp to Be Acquired by Publicis in Cash Deal

Story Highlights
  • LiveRamp agreed on May 16, 2026 to an all-cash $2.5 billion acquisition by Publicis, offering shareholders $38.50 per share and setting the stage for NYSE delisting.
  • Alongside the deal, LiveRamp reported solid Q4 and fiscal 2026 results with 9% revenue growth, record operating cash flow and substantial share repurchases, underscoring its stronger profitability profile.
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LiveRamp to Be Acquired by Publicis in Cash Deal

Meet Samuel – Your Personal Investing Prophet

LiveRamp Holdings ( (RAMP) ) has issued an announcement.

On May 16, 2026, LiveRamp agreed to be acquired by Publicis Groupe via an all-cash merger in which shareholders will receive $38.50 per share, valuing the equity at about $2.5 billion and taking the company private. The board unanimously backed the deal, which includes detailed treatment of outstanding equity awards, customary regulatory and shareholder approvals, reciprocal $32.35 million termination fees and an expected delisting from the NYSE upon completion.

The announcement came alongside results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, showing 9% year-on-year revenue growth to $206 million in Q4 and $813 million for the year, with expanding margins and improved profitability. LiveRamp reported record annual operating cash flow of $168 million, robust non-GAAP earnings, continued buybacks totaling $194 million in fiscal 2026 and management framed the Publicis transaction as recognition of its strategic role in AI-driven data collaboration markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (RAMP) stock is a Buy with a $35.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on LiveRamp Holdings stock, see the RAMP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on RAMP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, RAMP is a Outperform.

The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (improving profitability, robust free cash flow, and a low-leverage balance sheet) and a positive earnings outlook with clear margin targets and ARR momentum. This is partially offset by weak technical signals (price below key moving averages and negative MACD) and a valuation that appears fair rather than clearly discounted given the ~9% growth guidance and no dividend support.

To see Spark’s full report on RAMP stock, click here.

More about LiveRamp Holdings

LiveRamp Holdings, headquartered in San Francisco and listed on the NYSE under the ticker RAMP, operates as a leading data collaboration platform serving advertisers, marketers and enterprises seeking privacy-compliant data connectivity. The company focuses on subscription-based software and marketplace services that enable clients to leverage AI-driven tools to enhance data sharing, activation and analytics across partners and channels.

Average Trading Volume: 716,650

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.87B

See more insights into RAMP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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