Wpp Plc (WPP)
NYSE:WPP
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 - $40.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume161.56K
Average Volume (3M)680.26K
Market Cap
$3.34B
Enterprise Value$8.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.69B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.99Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.90
Shares Outstanding215,760,470
10 Day Avg. Volume756,344
30 Day Avg. Volume680,265
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 Cap2.49
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.88
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)3.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.79B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation & LiquidityWPP’s positive operating cash flow (~$724M) and free cash flow (~$633M) despite a reported loss show durable cash conversion. That cash coverage supports ongoing restructuring costs, funds reinvestment into growth areas and preserves optionality on dividends and debt service over the next 2–6 months.
Platform & Tech PartnershipsThe WPP Open platform and expanded partnerships (Google, Microsoft, Adobe, InfoSum etc.) plus material tech/AI investment create a structural differentiation. Integrated data and execution capabilities improve retention, cross‑sell and speed-to-market, raising barriers to competitor substitution over the medium term.
Enterprise Solutions ScaleA distinct Enterprise Solutions unit with c.$1.8bn revenue and 10k staff diversifies WPP into higher‑value transformation services. Exposure to a ~USD230bn market (c.7% CAGR) and recurring transformation mandates can stabilize revenue volatility and lift long‑term margin resilience versus pure creative/media work.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigher absolute debt and a ~2.7x debt-to-equity ratio materially reduce financial flexibility. Elevated leverage limits capacity for opportunistic M&A or sustained reinvestment, raises refinancing and covenant sensitivity risk, and makes earnings/margin volatility more threatening to capital returns and credit metrics.
Revenue Decline & Margin PressurePersistent like‑for‑like revenue declines and sharp margin compression signal structural demand weakness and execution gaps. Lower topline and narrowing margins reduce internal funding for growth, slow deleveraging, and make earnings recovery reliant on successful structural changes rather than cyclical rebounds.
Client Losses & Restructuring ChargesRising gross client attrition and significant impairments plus sizable planned cash restructuring are structural headwinds. Client turnover erodes revenue visibility and increases sales pitch load; large one‑off charges and ongoing restructuring raise execution risk and may depress margins and equity levels near term.
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 $40.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Wpp Plc’s market cap?
Wpp Plc’s market cap is $3.34B.
When is Wpp Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wpp Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 126 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 0.99.
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
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WPP Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WPP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 146.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-58.60%
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
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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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
3.40% Mutual Funds
6.78% Other Institutional Investors
89.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors