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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 - $29.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume161.56K
Average Volume (3M)526.87K
Market Cap
$4.10B
Enterprise Value$10.72K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.69B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.00
Shares Outstanding215,760,470
10 Day Avg. Volume399,243
30 Day Avg. Volume526,865
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.85Price Target Upside-73.54% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.88B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation & LiquidityWPP’s strong reported operating cash flow and a GBP 4.4bn liquidity buffer provide durable financial flexibility. This supports funding of restructuring, reinvestment into tech/AI and dividend maintenance while reducing short-term refinancing risk, even if operating recovery is gradual.
Investment‑grade Rating & Capital FrameworkA Fitch BBB (stable) rating and stated commitment to an investment‑grade framework improve access to capital markets and lower financing costs. That structural credibility helps underwrite planned cost programmes, disciplined M&A and liquidity management through a cyclical advertising environment.
Platform, Tech Investments & Enterprise ScaleSignificant investment in WPP Open, data partnerships and AI platforms plus scale in Enterprise Solutions (~USD1.8bn revenue) structurally shifts revenue mix toward higher‑value advisory, data and production services, supporting cross‑sell and margin diversification over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageRising debt and falling equity materially increase financial risk and reduce flexibility. Sustained high leverage constrains capital allocation, limits ability to pursue opportunistic M&A or reinvestment, and raises downside if cash generation weakens before margins recover.
Profitability DeteriorationA swing to negative net income and sharp margin compression highlight structural sensitivity to client spending. Durable profitability weakness undermines internal funding for growth and dividends and increases execution pressure on cost‑savings and reinvestment plans to restore sustainable margins.
Client Losses & Restructuring BurdenWorsening gross client losses alongside large impairments and planned restructuring cash costs create execution and cash‑flow risk. Rebuilding revenue and retaining new wins must outpace client attrition for margins to normalize; otherwise the balance sheet and cash cushions will be tested.
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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 $29.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Wpp Plc’s market cap?
Wpp Plc’s market cap is $4.10B.
When is Wpp Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wpp Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 17 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 5.26%. 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?
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WPP Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$5.85 (-73.54% Downside)
$5.85 (-73.54% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WPP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 5.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 13.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 13.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.26%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.85
▼(-73.54% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
4.97% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
94.79% Public Companies and
Individual Investors