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WPP
(LSE:WPP)
WPP (WPP) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
WPP Business Overview & Revenue Model
WPP Earnings Call Summary
WPP Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | ||||
| Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | Total Revenue | |||
| 14.74B | 14.84B | 14.43B | 12.80B | 12.00B | Gross Profit |
| 2.45B | 2.52B | 2.54B | 2.20B | 2.01B | EBIT |
| 1.32B | 531.00M | 1.36B | 1.23B | 2.28B | EBITDA |
| 1.90B | 1.83B | 2.03B | 1.78B | -1.85B | Net Income Common Stockholders |
| 542.00M | 110.40M | 682.70M | 637.70M | -2.97B |
| Balance Sheet | Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | |||
| 2.64B | 2.22B | 2.49B | 3.88B | 12.90B | Total Assets |
| 25.51B | 26.62B | 28.82B | 27.87B | 36.17B | Total Debt |
| 6.35B | 6.88B | 7.18B | 6.83B | 15.75B | Net Debt |
| 3.71B | 4.66B | 4.69B | 2.94B | 2.85B | Total Liabilities |
| 21.77B | 22.79B | 24.66B | 23.80B | 31.12B | Stockholders Equity |
| 3.48B | 3.38B | 3.68B | 3.62B | 4.73B |
| Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | |||
| 1.17B | 1.02B | 477.60M | 1.74B | 1.78B | Operating Cash Flow |
| 1.41B | 1.24B | 700.90M | 2.03B | 2.05B | Investing Cash Flow |
| 278.00M | -380.40M | -408.90M | -638.40M | -163.40M | Financing Cash Flow |
| -989.00M | -904.70M | -1.91B | -2.06B | -250.50M |
WPP Technical Analysis
WPP Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | £961.83M | 10.51 | 72.38% | 11.01% | 0.33% | 7.18% | |
74 Outperform | £286.63M | 7.22 | 23.38% | 5.36% | -0.66% | -26.16% | |
74 Outperform | £6.02B | 11.08 | 15.82% | 7.05% | -0.70% | 388.07% | |
71 Outperform | £213.33M | 16.92 | 33.95% | 1.11% | -12.89% | ― | |
63 Neutral | £392.26M | 296.46 | 0.70% | 2.69% | 42.19% | -94.16% | |
61 Neutral | $14.37B | 5.86 | -4.31% | 3.69% | 2.75% | -35.55% | |
48 Neutral | £150.39M | 99.88 | -42.53% | ― | -16.14% | -5856.63% |
WPP Corporate Events
WPP has announced that as of May 30, 2025, its issued share capital consists of 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares, with 12,591,893 held in treasury, resulting in a total of 1,078,802,358 voting rights. This update is crucial for shareholders to determine their notification requirements under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WPP) stock is a Hold with a £730.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WPP stock, see the GB:WPP Stock Forecast page.
WPP PLC announced the results of its Annual General Meeting held on May 23, 2025, where all proposed resolutions were passed, including 19 ordinary resolutions and 3 special resolutions. This outcome reflects strong shareholder support and is likely to positively impact WPP’s governance and strategic initiatives, reinforcing its industry positioning and stakeholder confidence.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WPP) stock is a Buy with a £860.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WPP stock, see the GB:WPP Stock Forecast page.
WPP announced the delivery of its 2024 Executive Director’s annual bonus, which includes a cash award and a deferred share award comprising 40% of the total bonus. The Executive Share Award will vest after two years, contingent on continued employment, with additional shares awarded at vesting in lieu of dividends. This move aligns with the 2023 Directors’ Compensation Policy and reflects WPP’s commitment to aligning executive incentives with shareholder interests.
WPP has announced that as of April 30, 2025, its issued share capital consists of 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares, with 12,591,893 held in treasury. This results in a total of 1,078,802,358 voting rights, a figure that shareholders can use to assess their notification requirements under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
WPP reported a 5.0% decline in Q1 2025 revenue to £3.2 billion, with a like-for-like decrease of 0.7%, reflecting macroeconomic challenges and the timing of new business. Despite these challenges, the company made strategic progress, including significant client wins and the integration of InfoSum to enhance its AI-driven data offerings. WPP remains committed to its strategic priorities, including the expansion of its WPP Open platform and improving GroupM’s competitiveness. The company reiterated its full-year guidance, expecting flat to -2% like-for-like revenue less pass-through costs and a stable operating profit margin.
WPP has acquired InfoSum, a leading data collaboration platform, to enhance its AI-driven data offerings. This strategic move aims to provide WPP clients with access to a vast network of privacy-safe, actionable data, enabling them to maximize the value of their first-party data and improve marketing intelligence. The acquisition integrates InfoSum’s technology into WPP’s infrastructure, allowing for the development of AI-enhanced marketing solutions and providing clients with a competitive advantage in the AI era. This move is expected to significantly impact WPP’s operations by expanding its data capabilities and offering clients improved campaign performance and audience targeting.
WPP has announced its total voting rights and capital as of March 31, 2025, revealing that it has 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares, with 12,591,893 held in Treasury. This results in a total of 1,078,802,358 voting rights, a figure important for shareholders to determine their notification requirements under FCA rules.
WPP has announced the filing of its 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which includes audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024. This filing is significant as it provides transparency and detailed financial insights to shareholders and stakeholders, reinforcing WPP’s commitment to maintaining strong corporate governance and investor relations.
WPP has released its Annual Report for 2024 and Sustainability Report, alongside the 2025 Notice of Annual General Meeting. The reports highlight the company’s strategic focus on leveraging AI and technology to drive growth and efficiency, while addressing economic and geopolitical risks. The company is committed to maintaining resilience through diverse client portfolios and proactive risk management strategies, aiming to enhance its market position and stakeholder confidence.
WPP PLC has announced a change in its voting rights structure following an acquisition or disposal of voting rights by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., a U.S.-based investment management firm. As of March 20, 2025, T. Rowe Price Associates holds 5.134552% of WPP’s voting rights, which represents a significant stake in the company. This change in voting rights could impact WPP’s governance and decision-making processes, potentially influencing its strategic direction and operations.
WPP announced the vesting of executive share awards under the 2022 Executive Performance Share Plan, with key executives Mark Read and Andrew Scott acquiring and subsequently selling shares to cover statutory withholding liabilities. This transaction highlights the company’s commitment to performance-based incentives and may impact its market positioning by aligning executive interests with shareholder value.
WPP has announced the granting of Executive Performance Share Awards to its top executives, including the CEO, CFO, and COO, as well as other senior executives within the company. These awards, which are in the form of nil-cost options or conditional performance shares, will vest based on the company’s performance from 2025 to 2027, measured by Return on Invested Capital, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, and Total Shareholder Return. This initiative is part of WPP’s strategy to align executive compensation with company performance, potentially impacting stakeholder value and company operations.
WPP has announced the vesting of executive share awards for key personnel, including CEO Mark Read, COO Andrew Scott, and CFO Joanne Wilson, under the 2022 Executive Share Award and the WPP Stock Plan 2018. The transactions, which took place on 10 March 2025, involved the acquisition and partial sale of shares to cover statutory withholding liabilities, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to aligning executive incentives with performance metrics.