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IPS Stock Chart & Stats
€39.54
€0.26(0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€39.54
€0.26(0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€29.10 - €42.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume108.39K
Average Volume (3M)73.94K
Market Cap
€1.55B
Enterprise Value€1.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€290.32M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€641.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.8
Beta0.58
Next Earnings
Feb 10, 2027EPS Estimate
3.87Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.05
Shares Outstanding43,203,224
10 Day Avg. Volume63,063
30 Day Avg. Volume73,945
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.89
Price to Book (P/B)0.94
Price to Sales (P/S)0.58
P/FCF Ratio6.80
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€41.00Price Target Upside3.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)5.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)€2.57B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthThe sharp 2025 revenue acceleration indicates renewed demand for Ipsos’s research, data, and advisory services across its client base. If sustained, stronger volume and project activity can support operating leverage, reinforce market presence, and provide a durable base for future earnings growth.
Solid Operating ProfitabilityHealthy EBIT and EBITDA margins show that Ipsos converts a meaningful portion of service revenue into operating profit despite the labor and delivery demands of research work. This profitability provides funding for technology, analytics capabilities, and business development while supporting resilience through normal demand cycles.
Consistent Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow demonstrates that reported earnings are supported by cash generation rather than relying solely on accounting profits. This gives Ipsos capacity to reinvest, return capital to shareholders, and manage obligations while preserving flexibility for its ongoing service expansion.
Bears Say
Higher LeverageThe substantial increase in debt has reduced financial flexibility compared with the prior year and makes the business more exposed if revenue growth or margins weaken. Higher leverage can also constrain capital allocation, increase financing sensitivity, and limit room to absorb an extended downturn.
Margin DeteriorationThe decline in net and gross margins indicates that strong revenue growth is not translating proportionally into bottom-line profitability. Whether driven by cost, mix, or one-off factors, persistent pressure would weaken earnings conversion and reduce the benefit of Ipsos’s recent top-line expansion.
Weaker Cash ConversionAlthough cash generation remains positive, the year-over-year decline in absolute free cash flow and lower conversion from net income suggest less efficient cash realization. If this pattern persists, Ipsos may have less internally generated funding available for reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
Ipsos SA News
IPS FAQ
What was Ipsos SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ipsos SA lowest stock price was €29.10 and its highest was €42.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Ipsos SA’s market cap?
Ipsos SA’s market cap is €1.55B.
When is Ipsos SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ipsos SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 10, 2027 which is in 120 days.
How were Ipsos SA’s earnings last quarter?
Ipsos SA released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported €1.64 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Ipsos SA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ipsos SA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ipsos SA pay dividends?
Ipsos SA pays a Annually dividend of €2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.58%. See more information on Ipsos SA dividends here
What is Ipsos SA’s EPS estimate?
Ipsos SA’s EPS estimate is 3.87.
How many shares outstanding does Ipsos SA have?
Ipsos SA has 43,203,224 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ipsos SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ipsos SA reported an EPS of €1.64 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.055%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ipsos SA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FR:IPS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Ipsos SA
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, France, Ipsos S.A. operates globally, delivering comprehensive survey-based research services to companies and institutions throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The firm manages the entire research process, encompassing data collection, processing, integration, sophisticated analysis, and the effective delivery and activation of insights. Ipsos's diverse offerings include specialized solutions for audience measurement, automotive and mobility development, brand health, channel performance, corporate reputation, creative excellence, customer experience, healthcare, innovation, market strategy, public affairs, and social intelligence analytics, alongside its proprietary Ipsos MMA and Ipsos UU services. It leverages advanced methodologies such as device-agnostic approaches, programmatic sampling, and digital face-to-face interviews. Additionally, Ipsos provides integrated online and mobile research, crafting device-agnostic surveys for laptops, smartphones, and tablets, as well as qualitative research and a do-it-yourself platform, Ipsos.Digital. The company also develops cutting-edge artificial intelligence and data science tools, utilizing machine learning, big analytics, and advanced modeling, and offers expertise in behavioral and neuroscience solutions. All these efforts are supported by the Ipsos Knowledge Centre, serving both its internal teams and clients.
IPS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€41.00
▲(3.69% Upside)