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 - $40.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume161.56K
Average Volume (3M)411.77K
Market Cap
$4.01B
Enterprise Value$8.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.69B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.88Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.00
Shares Outstanding215,760,470
10 Day Avg. Volume430,879
30 Day Avg. Volume411,767
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 Cap2.20
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.11
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.83Price Target Upside-73.63% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation & LiquidityWPP generated positive operating cash flow and free cash flow in 2025 despite a net loss, and maintains ~GBP 4.4bn liquidity including a large undrawn RCF. This durable cash buffer supports execution of restructuring, reinvestment and dividend commitments over the next several quarters.
Technology Platform & PartnershipsSubstantial investment in tech, data and AI plus broad platform partnerships strengthen WPP's differentiated capabilities (WPP Open/Open Intelligence). These durable assets increase high-margin advisory and analytics opportunities and raise switching costs for major clients over multiple years.
Enterprise Scale & Operating Model ReformReorganizing into four operating units and elevating Enterprise Solutions and centralized production creates repeatable, scalable offerings. The ~USD1.8bn Enterprise base and production capabilities target structural market growth and enable cross-sell and margin improvement over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageWPP's higher debt and reduced equity materially increase financial risk and reduce flexibility. Elevated leverage constrains capital allocation, raises refinancing and covenant sensitivity, and limits optionality for M&A or sustaining dividends if operating performance does not recover.
Profitability DeteriorationSharp margin compression and a swing to a net loss highlight execution sensitivity and cyclical exposure. Restoring durable profitability depends on cost saves, reinvestment and higher-margin wins; persistent volatility implies multi-quarter risk to earnings and cash conversion.
Client Losses & Restructuring CostsRising client losses, large noncash impairments and significant cash restructuring charges create durable headwinds to revenue and margin recovery. These items reduce near-term earnings visibility, require cash outlays, and can impair client and employee confidence for multiple quarters.
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 $40.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Wpp Plc’s market cap?
Wpp Plc’s market cap is $4.01B.
When is Wpp Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wpp Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 62 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 $0.481 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 0.88.
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 0.747%.
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:
$5.83 (-73.63% Downside)
$5.83 (-73.63% 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 ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-50.13%
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, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. It offers plans and creates marketing and branding campaigns; designs and produces advertisements across various media; and provides media buying services, such as strategy and business development, media investment, data and technology, and content. The company also offers public relations advisory services to clients who are seeking to communicate with a range of stakeholders from consumers to governments and the business and financial communities; and specialist agency services. WPP plc was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
WPP Company Deck
WPP Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
$5.83
▼(-73.63% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
3.90% Mutual Funds
9.14% Other Institutional Investors
86.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors