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PUB Stock Chart & Stats
€88.42
€1.38(1.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€88.42
€1.38(1.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€68.14 - €96.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume109.14K
Average Volume (3M)542.37K
Market Cap
€23.54B
Enterprise Value€25.07K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€2.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€5.44B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2027EPS Estimate
4.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.47
Shares Outstanding254,311,860
10 Day Avg. Volume556,538
30 Day Avg. Volume542,367
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-22.29
Price to Book (P/B)2.13
Price to Sales (P/S)1.28
P/FCF Ratio8.19
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€114.33Price Target Upside29.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)7.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)€15.11B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionConsistently high FCF conversion and a step-up to ~€2.7B in 2025 underpin durable self-funding. Strong cash generation supports reinvestment in digital capabilities, dividend coverage and reduces dependence on external financing, improving long-term financial flexibility.
Steady Revenue Growth Into 2025Steady top-line expansion with acceleration in 2025 indicates sustained client demand across creative, media and digital transformation services. This diversified service mix supports recurring managed-service contracts and structural revenue resilience over multiple quarters.
Improving Margins And ROERising net margins and a ~15.8% ROE reflect improved operating efficiency and profitable capital deployment. Higher operating profitability (mid-teens range) supports sustainable cash returns and gives management latitude to invest in growth areas like data and commerce.
Bears Say
Re-leveraging Trend In 2025The increase in leverage in 2025 reduces balance-sheet flexibility versus the prior year. Higher debt amplifies interest and refinancing risk, constrains capacity for sizable M&A or buybacks, and makes the firm more sensitive to cash-flow shocks over the medium term.
Margin Comparability IssuesAnomalous 2025 gross-margin reading and softer overall margins complicate trend analysis. One-off mix or classification effects reduce forecasting reliability, increasing execution risk for margin restoration and making medium-term margin guidance less certain.
Pass-through Media Revenue VariabilityRevenue mix includes pass-through media spend and contract terms that vary, creating visibility and margin volatility. Dependence on gross-to-net billing and client-specific terms can compress fees or shift economics, challenging stable margin expansion over time.
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PUB FAQ
What was Publicis Groupe’s price range in the past 12 months?
Publicis Groupe lowest stock price was €68.14 and its highest was €96.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Publicis Groupe’s market cap?
Publicis Groupe’s market cap is €23.54B.
When is Publicis Groupe’s upcoming earnings report date?
Publicis Groupe’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 04, 2027 which is in 189 days.
How were Publicis Groupe’s earnings last quarter?
Publicis Groupe released its earnings results on Jul 16, 2026. The company reported €3.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €3.59 by -€0.07.
Is Publicis Groupe overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Publicis Groupe’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Publicis Groupe pay dividends?
Publicis Groupe pays a Annually dividend of €3.75 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.95%. See more information on Publicis Groupe dividends here
What is Publicis Groupe’s EPS estimate?
Publicis Groupe’s EPS estimate is 4.34.
How many shares outstanding does Publicis Groupe have?
Publicis Groupe has 254,311,860 shares outstanding.
What happened to Publicis Groupe’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Publicis Groupe reported an EPS of €3.52 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €3.59. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.068%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Publicis Groupe?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FR:PUB
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Company Description
Publicis Groupe
Publicis Groupe S.A., established in Paris, France in 1926, operates as a global leader specializing in marketing, communications, and digital business transformation solutions. Its extensive geographic presence covers North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. The company delivers a broad spectrum of services, encompassing strategic guidance for brand development, repositioning, and identity management through agencies like Publicis Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Leo Burnett. It also offers online advertising services via brands such as Razorfish and Moxie, alongside comprehensive public relations, crisis management, media relations, public affairs, financial communications, and event planning. Publicis Groupe provides media consulting, planning, and procurement, in addition to performance marketing and e-commerce optimization. For brand content creation across various channels—including traditional media like television and print, and digital platforms like social networks and internet video—the group leverages brands such as Prodigious, Harbor, and The Pub. Furthermore, Publicis operates Epsilon PeopleCloud, a unified data and technology platform, and Publicis Sapient, which offers technological, digital, and consulting expertise to a wide array of industries including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and retail. Specialized healthcare communications are handled by brands like Digitas Health and Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, focusing on the health and well-being sectors. Publicis Groupe's diverse clientele spans non-food consumer products, finance, automotive, technology, media, telecommunications (TMT), healthcare, food and beverage, leisure, travel, energy, industry, retail, and public sectors.
PUB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€114.33
▲(29.31% Upside)