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WPP plc

WPP

NYSECommunication ServicesAdvertising Agencies

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$26.37

+$0.10 · +0.38%

Aug 21, 4:00 PM ET

WPP company overview

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Jul 10, 2026

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Hold

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Valuation

66

Undervalued

Momentum

47

Neutral

Sentiment

52

Mixed

Risk resilience

41

Elevated Risk

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Company profile

Company website

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.

Industry
Advertising Agencies
Sector
Communication Services
Headquarters
GB
CEO
Cindy Rose Quackenbush
Listed since
Dec 29, 1987
Employees
98,655

Market position

Day range

Current $26.37

52-week range

Current $26.37

Open
$26.24
Previous close
$26.27
Volume
447K
0.92× average
Average volume
488.17K
Average daily volume
Market cap
5.69B USD
Beta
0.7
Market reference 1
50-day average
$20.4004
+29.26% above average
200-day average
$19.3023
+36.62% above average

Financials

Financial snapshot

Latest / TTM

Valuation & yield

Enterprise value
7.72B GBP
P/E (TTM)
-17.4×
P/B (TTM)
1.6×
P/S (TTM)
0.31×
EV / EBITDA
12.3×
Earnings yield
-6.00%
Free cash flow yield
17.66%
Dividend yield
3.88%

Profitability & efficiency

Gross margin
15.94%
Operating margin
9.43%
Net margin
-1.81%
Return on equity
-8.46%
Return on assets
-0.89%
Return on invested capital
-4.88%

Financial health

Debt / equity
2.76×
Current ratio
0.89×

Financial statements

Margin trends

Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.

Gross marginOperating marginNet margin
Gross, operating, and net margin trends20%12%4%-4%Gross margin, FY2021: 17.21%Gross margin, FY2022: 17.59%Gross margin, FY2023: 16.97%Gross margin, FY2024: 16.63%Gross margin, FY2025: 15.84%Operating margin, FY2021: 9.60%Operating margin, FY2022: 9.41%Operating margin, FY2023: 3.58%Operating margin, FY2024: 8.99%Operating margin, FY2025: 2.82%Net margin, FY2021: 4.98%Net margin, FY2022: 4.73%Net margin, FY2023: 0.74%Net margin, FY2024: 3.68%Net margin, FY2025: -1.59%FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Gross margin FY2021 17.21%. Gross margin FY2022 17.59%. Gross margin FY2023 16.97%. Gross margin FY2024 16.63%. Gross margin FY2025 15.84%. Operating margin FY2021 9.60%. Operating margin FY2022 9.41%. Operating margin FY2023 3.58%. Operating margin FY2024 8.99%. Operating margin FY2025 2.82%. Net margin FY2021 4.98%. Net margin FY2022 4.73%. Net margin FY2023 0.74%. Net margin FY2024 3.68%. Net margin FY2025 -1.59%.

Income trends

Revenue

13.55B GBP-8.08%

Operating income

382M GBP-71.17%

Net income

−215M GBP−757M GBP
Income trends across reported periods16.35B GBP10.33B GBP4.3B GBP−1.72B GBPRevenue, FY2021: 12.8B GBPRevenue, FY2022: 14.43B GBPRevenue, FY2023: 14.84B GBPRevenue, FY2024: 14.74B GBPRevenue, FY2025: 13.55B GBPOperating income, FY2021: 1.23B GBPOperating income, FY2022: 1.36B GBPOperating income, FY2023: 531M GBPOperating income, FY2024: 1.33B GBPOperating income, FY2025: 382M GBPNet income, FY2021: 637.7M GBPNet income, FY2022: 682.7M GBPNet income, FY2023: 110.4M GBPNet income, FY2024: 542M GBPNet income, FY2025: −215M GBPFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Revenue FY2021 12.8B GBP. Revenue FY2022 14.43B GBP. Revenue FY2023 14.84B GBP. Revenue FY2024 14.74B GBP. Revenue FY2025 13.55B GBP. Operating income FY2021 1.23B GBP. Operating income FY2022 1.36B GBP. Operating income FY2023 531M GBP. Operating income FY2024 1.33B GBP. Operating income FY2025 382M GBP. Net income FY2021 637.7M GBP. Net income FY2022 682.7M GBP. Net income FY2023 110.4M GBP. Net income FY2024 542M GBP. Net income FY2025 −215M GBP.
Metric (GBP)FY2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021
Revenue13.55B GBP14.74B GBP14.84B GBP14.43B GBP12.8B GBP
Cost of goods sold11.4B GBP12.29B GBP12.33B GBP11.89B GBP10.6B GBP
Gross profit2.15B GBP2.45B GBP2.52B GBP2.54B GBP2.2B GBP
Selling, general, and administrative1.76B GBP1.14B GBP2B GBP1.18B GBP974.6M GBP
Operating expenses1.76B GBP1.13B GBP1.99B GBP1.18B GBP974.6M GBP
Interest income3M GBP3M GBP114.4M GBP120.9M GBP51.5M GBP
Interest expense352M GBP417M GBP389M GBP359.4M GBP283.6M GBP
Depreciation and amortization246M GBP494M GBP1.17B GBP513.1M GBP541.8M GBP
Operating income382M GBP1.33B GBP531M GBP1.36B GBP1.23B GBP
Net income−215M GBP542M GBP110.4M GBP682.7M GBP637.7M GBP

Company facts updated Aug 24, 2026.

Corporate actions

Annual dividends per share

Cash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.

$2.1577

2025 complete year+16.7% since 2021

Corporate action history

DividendUpcoming

Ex-dividend Oct 9, 2026

$0.5052

Semi-Annual

Record Oct 9, 2026 · Payment Nov 2, 2026

Dividend

Ex-dividend Oct 10, 2025

$0.5007

Semi-Annual

Record Oct 10, 2025 · Payment Nov 3, 2025

Dividend

Ex-dividend Jun 6, 2025

$1.657

Semi-Annual

Record Jun 6, 2025 · Payment Jul 7, 2025

Dividend

Ex-dividend Oct 11, 2024

$0.9542

Semi-Annual

Record Oct 11, 2024 · Payment Nov 1, 2024

Dividend

Ex-dividend Jun 7, 2024

$1.54

Semi-Annual

Record Jun 7, 2024 · Payment Jul 5, 2024

Dividend

Ex-dividend Oct 12, 2023

$0.9536

Semi-Annual

Record Oct 13, 2023 · Payment Nov 3, 2023

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