Wpp Plc (WPP)
NYSE:WPP
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WPP Stock Chart & Stats
$22.10
-$0.50(-1.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$22.10
-$0.50(-1.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.81 - $36.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume161.56K
Average Volume (3M)418.44K
Market Cap
$3.89B
Enterprise Value$7.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.69B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.00
Shares Outstanding215,760,470
10 Day Avg. Volume403,485
30 Day Avg. Volume418,435
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)1.41
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio5.66
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.85
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.36
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.74Price Target Upside-74.02% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.94B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationWPP converted operations into positive operating and free cash flow in 2025 despite a GAAP loss, supporting near-term obligations, restructuring cash needs and reinvestment. Durable cash generation reduces refinancing pressure and helps fund Elevate28 savings and tech investments over the next 2–3 years.
Liquidity & RatingLarge liquidity buffers and an investment‑grade Fitch BBB rating provide structural funding flexibility, lowering refinancing and covenant risk. This capacity supports staged restructuring, disciplined M&A, and continued client investments, preserving strategic optionality over the medium term.
Platform, Tech & Operating ModelSignificant tech investment and strategic partnerships position WPP to sell integrated, data‑driven services at higher margins. The new single-company model and unit reorganization should improve cross‑sell and scale benefits, supporting more resilient, higher-value revenue mix over time.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationSharp margin compression and a swing to an accounting loss signal structural cost and mix issues. Persistently weaker profitability erodes retained earnings, undermines ROE and limits internal funding for growth and dividends unless cost savings and higher‑margin wins materialize reliably.
Elevated LeverageRising leverage and a smaller equity base reduce financial flexibility and increase sensitivity to cash‑flow swings. Higher debt levels amplify the impact of margin volatility, constrain capital allocation choices and raise refinancing and rating risks if operating performance does not recover.
Client Losses & New-business HeadwindsMaterial gross client attrition reduces revenue predictability and requires sustained new‑business wins to offset. Persistent client churn, especially in CPG/auto/tech pockets, pressures utilization and pricing power, making recovery and margin improvement dependent on consistent large-account wins.
WPP News
WPP FAQ
What was Wpp Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Wpp Plc lowest stock price was $14.80 and its highest was $36.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Wpp Plc’s market cap?
Wpp Plc’s market cap is $3.89B.
When is Wpp Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wpp Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Wpp Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Wpp Plc released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported $2.9 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.72 by $0.18.
Is Wpp Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Wpp Plc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Wpp Plc pay dividends?
Wpp Plc pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.501 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.15%. See more information on Wpp Plc dividends here
What is Wpp Plc’s EPS estimate?
Wpp Plc’s EPS estimate is 0.81.
How many shares outstanding does Wpp Plc have?
Wpp Plc has 215,760,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Wpp Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Wpp Plc reported an EPS of $2.9 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.72. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.746%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Wpp Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WPP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
WPP Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$5.74 (-74.02% Downside)
$5.74 (-74.02% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WPP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 5.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-49.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-7.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Wpp Plc
WPP plc operates as a global creative transformation enterprise, delivering a comprehensive suite of services that include communications strategies, customer experience enhancement, commerce solutions, and advanced technology applications. Its extensive geographical presence spans North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific region, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The organization structures its operations into three main divisions: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. Among its diverse offerings, WPP is adept at conceiving and executing marketing and brand-building campaigns, designing and producing advertising content across various media platforms, and providing detailed media buying services. These media services encompass strategic development, business growth initiatives, media investment management, data and technology integration, and content creation. Furthermore, WPP furnishes expert public relations counsel, enabling clients to effectively engage with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, from consumers to governmental bodies and the wider business and financial sectors. A variety of specialized agency services are also provided. Founded in 1985, WPP plc maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
WPP Company Deck
WPP Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: clear near-term challenges including revenue decline (like-for-like -5.4% FY2025), margin compression (operating margin down 180 bps to 13%), EPS decline (-28.4%) and higher leverage (avg net debt/EBITDA 2.2x). Offsetting these are meaningful operational responses: strong new business momentum since Q4 2025 into 2026, an articulated Elevate28 strategy (targeting GBP 500m gross cost savings by 2028 and up to USD 900m white-space opportunity), major platform and partnership progress (WPP Open, InfoSum, Adobe partnership), an upgraded organizational model (4 operating units) and an investment-grade Fitch BBB rating with strong liquidity (GBP 4.4bn). Management acknowledges performance gaps and has laid out tangible cost, structural and growth actions; the plan will take time to move through phased delivery. Given the substantial near-term headwinds but credible remediation steps and some early upside from new business and platform differentiation, the overall tone is cautiously constructive but realistic about execution risk and timing.View all WPP earnings summariesWPP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.74
▼(-74.02% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
3.90% Mutual Funds
9.14% Other Institutional Investors
86.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors