Company Overview
WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. It offers marketing strategy, creative ideation, production, commerce, influencer marketing, social media management, and technology implementation services; media strategy, planning, buying and activation, commerce media, data analytics, and consulting services; and media management, public affairs, reputation, risk and crisis management, social media management, and strategic advisory services. The company also provides brand consulting, brand identity, product and service design, and corporate and brand publication services. WPP plc was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Why Investors Should Care
Offers a dividend yield of 4.96%.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $13.55B (-8.1% YoY); net profit $-215.00M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue -8.3%, earnings -139.7%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR -2.1%, profit CAGR -43.8%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | -2.07% |
| 1 Year: | -8.30% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -43.83% |
| 1 Year: | -139.67% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -20.72% |
| 6 Months: | +0.33% |
| 3 Months: | +14.86% |
| 1 Month: | +24.22% |
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- RSI (14)58.79 · Neutral
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PROS
- Attractive dividend yield of 4.96%.
CONS
- Revenue declined at -2.1% CAGR over 5 years.
- Earnings shrank at -43.8% CAGR over 5 years.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
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Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Communication Services).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WPP WPP plc | 20.21 | -15.08 | $4.36B | 4.96% | 5.23% | -5.29% | -2.07% | -43.83% |
| 2 | GOOGL Alphabet Inc. NDXSPXAI | 356.13 | 27.14 | $2.09T | 0.24% | 26.20% | 38.88% | 17.96% | 21.53% |
| 3 | META Meta Platforms, Inc. NDXSPXAI | 556.71 | 20.24 | $1.22T | 0.32% | 25.69% | 32.93% | 36.10% | 35.91% |
| 4 | NFLX Netflix, Inc. NDXSPXAI | 71.71 | 23.13 | $301.96B | 0.00% | 29.87% | 48.49% | 22.30% | 32.79% |
| 5 | VZ Verizon Communications Inc. SPX | 46.81 | 11.42 | $195.46B | 6.65% | 8.59% | 17.20% | 0.33% | -6.86% |
| 6 | TMUS T-Mobile US, Inc. NDXSPX | 172.71 | 18.35 | $186.91B | 2.18% | 9.39% | 18.02% | 22.63% | 28.77% |
| 7 | DIS The Walt Disney Company SPX | 96.19 | 15.39 | $167.04B | 1.56% | 10.74% | 11.01% | 6.96% | 4.12% |
| 8 | T AT&T Inc. SPX | 23.25 | 7.83 | $161.55B | 5.22% | 6.59% | 18.37% | 0.31% | 3.44% |
| 9 | APP AppLovin Corporation NDXSPXAI | 395.90 | 34.40 | $121.04B | 0.00% | 70.20% | - | 24.84% | 609.87% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 14.43B | 14.85B | 14.74B | 13.55B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 11.89B | 12.33B | 12.29B | 11.40B |
| Gross Profit | - | 2.54B | 2.52B | 2.45B | 2.15B |
| Operating Expenses | - | 1.18B | 1.99B | 1.13B | 1.76B |
| Operating Income | - | 1.36B | 531.00M | 1.32B | 382.00M |
| EBITDA | - | 2.03B | 1.91B | 1.94B | 930.00M |
| Interest Expense | - | 359.00M | 389.00M | 417.00M | 352.00M |
| Pretax Income | - | 1.16B | 346.00M | 1.03B | 131.00M |
| Tax Provision | - | 385.00M | 149.00M | 402.00M | 303.00M |
| Net Income | - | 683.00M | 110.00M | 542.00M | -215.00M |
| Diluted EPS | 2.62 | 3.06 | 0.51 | 2.47 | - |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 28.82B | 26.62B | 25.51B | 24.07B |
| Current Assets | - | 15.10B | 13.94B | 13.66B | 13.17B |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 2.49B | 2.22B | 2.64B | 2.69B |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - |
| Receivables | - | 7.40B | 7.05B | 6.49B | 6.09B |
| Total Liabilities | - | 24.66B | 22.79B | 21.77B | 21.30B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 17.71B | 16.30B | 15.52B | 14.84B |
| Long Term Debt | - | 3.80B | 3.77B | 3.74B | 4.11B |
| Total Debt | - | 7.18B | 6.88B | 6.35B | 6.83B |
| Total Equity | - | 3.68B | 3.38B | 3.48B | 2.54B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 1.14B | 1.14B | 1.09B | 1.09B |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 701.00M | 1.24B | 1.41B | 724.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -409.00M | -380.00M | 278.00M | -347.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | -1.91B | -904.00M | -989.00M | -319.00M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -224.00M | -217.00M | -236.00M | -186.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 477.00M | 1.02B | 1.17B | 538.00M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | -1.62B | -46.00M | 697.00M | 58.00M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 17.6% | 17.0% | 16.6% | 15.8% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 9.4% | 3.6% | 9.0% | 2.8% |
| Net Margin % | - | 4.7% | 0.7% | 3.7% | -1.6% |
| ROE % | - | 18.6% | 3.3% | 15.6% | -8.5% |
| ROCE % | - | 12.2% | 5.1% | 13.3% | 4.1% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC | 6.95% | 15.00M | $303.18M |
| 2 | Brandes Investment Partners L.P. | 0.42% | 898.71K | $18.16M |
| 3 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 0.31% | 667.87K | $13.50M |
| 4 | Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd | 0.31% | 676.00K | $13.66M |
| 5 | Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 0.25% | 545.62K | $11.03M |
| 6 | Millennium Management Llc | 0.21% | 460.35K | $9.30M |
| 7 | Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd | 0.20% | 427.32K | $8.64M |
| 8 | Barclays Plc | 0.19% | 420.00K | $8.49M |
| 9 | Citadel Advisors Llc | 0.13% | 283.40K | $5.73M |
| 10 | ABC Arbitrage SA | 0.13% | 291.08K | $5.88M |
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WPP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of WPP plc (WPP)?
As of 2026-08-02 19:16 PDT, WPP plc (WPP) trades at $20.21 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $14.70 to $25.98.
What is the market capitalisation of WPP?
WPP plc (WPP) has a market capitalisation of $4.36B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of WPP?
WPP trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -15.08. The industry average P/E is 20.37. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 6.48.
Does WPP pay a dividend?
WPP plc (WPP) currently offers a dividend yield of 4.96%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of WPP?
WPP has a return on equity (ROE) of -5.29%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.23%.
Is WPP a good stock to buy?
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