On Nov. 9, Interpublic Group
- Both net loss of $0.24 and sales of $1.442 billion failed to meet Street estimates. Losing Bank of America probably didn't help and doesn't bode well for a quick recovery, either.
- Indeed, in a published statement, CEO Michael Roth said that client losses from the past year will "continue to affect" Interpublic's comparative results over the next few quarters. Yeesh.
Figures in millions, except per-share data.
Income Statement Highlights (What's this?)
| Avg. Est. | Q3 2005 | Q3 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | $1,510 | $1,442 | $1,519 | -5.1% |
| Net Profit | -- | $(102) | $(502) | N/A |
| EPS | $0.07 | $(0.24) | $(1.21) | N/A |
Margin Checkup (What's this?)
| Q3 2005 | Q3 2004 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 33.17% | 39.09% | -5.92% |
| Op. Margin | -6.71% | -20.06% | +13.35% |
| Net Margin | -7.04% | -33.01% | +25.98% |
Balance Sheet Highlights (What's this?)
No balance sheet data provided. (Bogus.)
Cash Flow Highlights(What's this?)
No cash flow statement provided. (Whatever.)
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- Interpublic has been in need of help for two years now.
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