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Market Cap£4.17BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+1,955%
5 Year-60%
1 Year-2%
1 Month+40%
£3.87
-0.28%
-0.01Today
WPP last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 386.902026-08-21
WPP stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-3.03%GBX 399.002026-08-14
1 month+40.18%GBX 276.002026-07-22
3 month+40.23%GBX 275.902026-05-22
Year to date+14.64%GBX 337.502025-12-31
1 year-1.75%GBX 393.802025-08-21
3 year-48.05%GBX 744.802023-08-22
5 year-60.21%GBX 972.402021-08-20
Since inception+1,954.85%GBX 0.191992-01-02

WPP Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£4.17BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£27.44B

Net Income (TTM)

£141.00M

EPS (TTM)

-£0.22

P/E Ratio

-17.39

Dividend

£0.15

Beta (Volatility)

0.07 (Low)

Price

£3.87

Volume

4,811,019

Open

£3.85

Previous Close

£3.87

Daily Range

£3.78 - £3.90

52-Week Range

£2.19 - £4.13

Estimated Earnings Date

Feb 25, 2027

WPP News

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Should I Invest in These 5 FTSE 100 Shares?

Kevin GodboldJun 4, 2013

Should I Invest in WPP?

Kevin GodboldMay 29, 2013

3 FTSE Shares Going Ex-Dividend Next Week

Alan OscroftMay 29, 2013

Should I Buy These 5 Shares?

Harvey JonesApr 24, 2013

Are Any of These 5 FTSE 100 Shares a Buy?

Royston WildApr 2, 2013
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About WPP

WPP plc operates as a global creative transformation leader, offering a comprehensive suite of communications, experience, commerce, and technology solutions. The company has a significant international presence, covering various regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and beyond.

Products and Services
  • Global Integrated Agencies for marketing and branding strategies
  • Public Relations advisory for effective stakeholder communication
  • Specialist Agencies providing niche services across diverse sectors
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue of £6.89 billion in Q4 2025, showing strong market demand
  • Operating income margin improved to 12.8% in Q4 2025
  • Positive cash flow from operations of £1.76 billion in Q4 2025
Financial Highlights
  • Net income of -£259 million in Q4 2025, reflecting ongoing challenges
  • Debt ratio of 28.4%, indicating manageable leverage
  • Dividend yield of 5.48%, providing attractive returns to shareholders
WPP plc is positioned as a leader in the advertising industry, leveraging its extensive capabilities to meet the evolving needs of clients. The company's diverse service offerings and global reach enable it to adapt to market changes effectively. Recent financial performance indicates a focus on improving operational efficiency, despite facing challenges in net income. The positive cash flow from operations and a solid dividend yield may appeal to investors seeking income and growth potential in the advertising sector.
AI Generated • Jul 23, 2026

Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

98,655

CEO

Cindy Helen Rose

Website

www.wpp.com

Headquarters

London, GL SE1 9GL, GB

WPP Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

15.94%

Operating Margin

9.43%

Net Income Margin

-1.81%

Return on Equity

-9.33%

Return on Capital

13.44%

Return on Assets

-1.02%

Earnings Yield

-5.75%

Dividend Yield

3.88%

Payout Ratio

-1.43%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£4.17BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

1.08B

Volume

4.81M

Avg. Volume

5.51M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£4.36B

Operating Income

£2.53B

EBITDA

£3.27B

Operating Cash Flow

£2.01B

Capital Expenditure

-£232.00M

Free Cash Flow

£1.78B

Cash & ST Invst.

£2.36B

Total Debt

£7.18B

WPP Performance Analysis

WPP annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 14,428,700,00012.7%
20232023-12-31GBP 14,844,800,0002.9%
20242024-12-31GBP 14,741,000,000-0.7%
20252025-12-31GBP 13,550,000,000-8.1%
WPP sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-314.0%
Q22025-06-30-11.3%
Q42025-12-313.4%
Q22026-06-30-7.5%
WPP annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 0.6116.5%
20232023-12-31GBP 0.10-83.5%
20242024-12-31GBP 0.49389.7%
20252025-12-31GBP -0.20N/A
WPP sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-3163.2%
Q22025-06-30-87.0%
Q42025-12-31-695.5%
Q22026-06-30107.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£6.37B

-11.8%

Gross Profit

£805.00M

-22.6%

Gross Margin

12.63%

N/A

Market Cap

£4.17BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£42.86K

N/A

Employees

97,388

N/A

Net Income

£19.00M

-90.7%

EBITDA

£580.00M

+4.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£2.36B

+11.0%

Total Debt

£7.18B

-4.8%

Accounts Receivable

£10.31B

+29.1%

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£5.48B

-9.9%

Short Term Debt

£1.71B

+16.6%

Return on Assets

-1.02%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

13.99%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-£694.00M

-11.6%

Operating Cash Flow

-£660.00M

-22.2%

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Questions About WPP

What is the current price of WPP?

WPP is trading at £3.87 per share.

What is the 52-week range for WPP?

Over the past 52 weeks, WPP has traded between £2.19 and £4.13.

How much debt does WPP have?

As of the most recent reporting period, WPP reported total debt of £6.83B.

How much cash does WPP have on hand?

WPP reported £2.69B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is WPP’s dividend yield?

WPP currently has a dividend yield of 3.88%.

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