Stagwell Posts Solid Q1 2026 Growth and Outlook

Stagwell ( (STGW) ) has shared an announcement.

Stagwell Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, 2026, posting revenue of $704 million, up 8% year-on-year, and net revenue of $585 million, up 4% and in line with budget. Digital Transformation net revenue rose 9% to $97 million, contributing to a two-year net revenue growth stack of 26%, while net loss attributable to common shareholders widened to $13 million, but adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $90 million and adjusted EPS climbed 31% to $0.17 as cost controls, improved operating cash flow and share count reductions supported profitability metrics.

Management highlighted record net new business wins of $141 million in the quarter and $486 million over the last 12 months, along with initial government contracts and a positive outlook from a ratings agency, reinforcing Stagwell’s positioning in data- and AI-led marketing services. The company reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance for total net revenue growth of 8% to 12%, adjusted EBITDA between $475 million and $525 million, and robust free cash flow conversion, underscoring confidence that current momentum in digital transformation and new business pipelines will translate into stronger earnings and cash generation for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (STGW) stock is a Buy with a $9.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Stagwell stock, see the STGW Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on STGW Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, STGW is a Neutral.

The score is driven primarily by mixed fundamentals: strong cash generation and recent revenue momentum are offset by thin net profitability and meaningful leverage. Technicals add support with a clear uptrend and positive momentum. Valuation is a headwind given the high P/E and no dividend yield. Earnings-call guidance and execution initiatives (cost actions, product traction, and buybacks) are constructive and help lift the overall rating.

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

More about Stagwell

Stagwell Inc., listed on Nasdaq as STGW, operates as a global marketing services “challenger network” that combines creative, digital and technology-driven capabilities for major brands. The company focuses on scaled creative performance and digital transformation, applying AI-driven and agentic marketing applications across 45-plus countries to improve client business outcomes.

Average Trading Volume: 1,687,760

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.7B

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