The earnings call reflected a mixed sentiment. While there were significant achievements in client sector growth, adjusted EBITDA improvement, and progress on strategic transformation and the Omnicom acquisition, these were counterbalanced by challenges such as organic revenue decline, significant account losses, and restructuring charges. The call highlighted a challenging yet strategically evolving environment for the company.

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Q3 2025

During the Interpublic Group's second quarter 2025 conference call, several key metrics and strategic updates were discussed. The company reported an organic revenue decrease of 3.5%, with headwinds from 2024 account losses impacting growth by approximately 5.5% in Q2. Despite these challenges, adjusted EBITDA stood at $393.7 million, reflecting a strong margin of 18.1%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.75. The firm continued its strategic transformation, achieving significant cost reductions and enhancing functional centralization, with restructuring charges amounting to $118 million. Share repurchases totaled $98 million for the quarter, contributing to a year-to-date total of $188 million. Looking ahead, Interpublic maintains its full-year target of an organic revenue decrease of 1% to 2%, expecting improved EBITDA margins well beyond the previously expected 16.6%, driven by transformation efforts and an evolving business mix. The company also provided updates on the anticipated merger with Omnicom, noting antitrust clearance in most jurisdictions and expressing confidence in the value the combination will drive for stakeholders.

Strong Client Sector Growth

Client sector growth was led by strong increases in the food and beverage, financial services, and tech and telecom sectors.

Adjusted EBITDA and Margin Improvement

Adjusted EBITDA was $393.7 million with a margin of 18.1%, reflecting significant structural cost reduction and strong performance in media and healthcare.

Shareholder Returns

Returned $98 million to shareholders under the share repurchase program, totaling $188 million year-to-date.

Successful Strategic Transformation

Significant progress in greater functional centralization and leveraging tech-driven platform benefits, expected to exceed initial objectives for enterprise redesign and operating efficiencies.

Progress on Omnicom Acquisition

Secured antitrust clearance in all but four jurisdictions, including FTC clearance in the US, remaining on track for completion in the second half of the year.

Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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IPG Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 17, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.73 / -	0.7	―	―	―
Jul 22, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.56 / 0.75	0.61	22.95% (+0.14)
Apr 24, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.26 / 0.33	0.36	-8.33% (-0.03)
Feb 12, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.17 / 1.11	1.18	-5.93% (-0.07)
Oct 22, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.70 / 0.70	0.7	0.00% (0.00)
Jul 24, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.59 / 0.61	0.74	-17.57% (-0.13)
Apr 24, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.35 / 0.36	0.38	-5.26% (-0.02)
Feb 08, 2024	2023 (Q4)	1.14 / 1.18	1.02	15.69% (+0.16)
Oct 20, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.72 / 0.70	0.63	11.11% (+0.07)
Jul 21, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.60 / 0.74	0.63	17.46% (+0.11)

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IPG Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 22, 2025	$24.02	$25.69	+6.95%
Apr 24, 2025	$23.66	$24.73	+4.52%
Feb 12, 2025	$26.47	$26.09	-1.44%
Oct 22, 2024	$30.48	$28.70	-5.84%

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