WPP plc — News

UBS has kept its 'sell' rating on WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) and told clients it is too early to declare the advertising group's turnaround a success, providing a reality check following the ad giant's interims on Thursday, which propelled shares 25% higher. The Swiss bank raised its target price to 250p from 210p, which is still well below the current price of 394.6p.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-08-07 07:31:08

WPP, Nexxen and Quad/Graphics have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

zacks.com - 2026-08-07 07:06:05

Economic headwinds, rising expenses, and tight budgets are weighing on the Zacks advertising and marketing industry, pressuring margins. Digital marketing and artificial intelligence surge being the saving graces, WPP, NEXN and QUAD are likely to be the frontrunners in the industry.

zacks.com - 2026-08-06 13:26:11

WPP plc (WPP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-08-06 12:54:34

Advertising group WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) reported a smaller decline in second-quarter revenue as improving media performance offered early evidence of progress under its turnaround plan. Revenue less pass-through costs fell 4.7% on a like-for-like basis to £4.75 billion in the first half, compared with the “mid to high single digit” decline forecast in April.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-08-06 03:31:49

WPP said revenue less pass-through costs, a closely-watched metric, fell less sharply last quarter thanks to a recovery in its media-buying operations.

wsj.com - 2026-08-06 03:20:00

WPP (NYSE: WPP - Get Free Report) is projected to release its H1 2026 resultson Thursday, August 6th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.8130 per share and revenue of $6.2293 billion for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company's upcoming H1 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-30 01:41:26

PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CMI Media Group, WPP's specialty healthcare agency (NYSE: WPP) and Compas, global leaders in healthcare media and technology, are proud to announce who will be speaking at this this year's “Agility Philadelphia: Seen. Heard. Human.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-28 09:15:00

On July 24, 2026, WPP PLC (WPP) shares rose 3.4% today, bringing the current price to $18.75. This movement comes amid a 52-week trading range of $14.81 to $29.

gurufocus.com - 2026-07-24 20:23:00

NEWARK, N.J., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PulsePoint, the leading healthcare marketing platform, today announced the first agency activation of HCP2DTC Influence™, its proprietary solution connecting healthcare provider intelligence to direct-to-consumer activation at scale.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-23 10:01:00

On July 10, 2026, WPP PLC (WPP) shares rose 6.6% to a current price of $18.49. This movement comes amid a 52-week range that saw a high of $29.71 and a low of $

gurufocus.com - 2026-07-10 18:09:00

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP today announced its expansion plans for WPP Enterprise Solutions. The move further establishes the business as a leading enterprise growth partner for organisations looking to transform how they connect with customers, scale operations and unlock growth in an evolving AI-powered economy.Introduced earlier this year as one of WPP's four strategic operating units, WPP Enterprise Solutions brings together capabilities in commerce, consulting, content transformation, C.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-01 07:00:00

PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CMI Media Group, a leading global healthcare media agency and part of WPP (NYSE: WPP), announced the launch of Ad Astra, a next-generation, integrated technology and data division purpose-built to solve one of the industry's biggest challenges: fragmented systems, siloed data, and disconnected customer experiences that limit performance and obscure ROI. Designed for advertisers, media publishers, and media agencies, Ad Astra delivers a modular suite of interoperable solutions that combine precision data, advanced ad tech, and intelligent orchestration capabilities to drive measurable business outcomes.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-30 09:15:00

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zacks.com - 2026-06-26 10:41:22

WPP plc is rated a speculative Buy, trading at bottom-level valuations with a forward P/E below 5x and a well-covered 5.5% yield. WPP's fundamentals have declined, but sequential improvements, new contracts, and debt refinancing suggest stabilization and potential for significant multiple expansion. Management maintains 2026E operating margin targets (12-13%) and is executing the Elevate 28 restructuring to streamline costs and leverage proprietary AI.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-20 04:13:30

WPP Enterprise Solutions, the global business transformation operating unit of WPP, today announced it has signed a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreemen

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-18 09:00:00

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP Enterprise Solutions, the global business transformation operating unit of WPP, today announced it has signed a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS). The agreement accelerates how enterprise brands close the gap between AI experimentation and scaled business impact across commerce, customer experience, and marketing operations. The prevalence of AI in everyday life has made instant, intelligent, personalized exper.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-18 09:00:00

PHILADELPHIA, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CMI Media Group, WPP's specialty healthcare agency (NYSE: WPP) and Compas, global leaders in healthcare media and technology, today announced a groundbreaking expansion plan. At the core of this transformation is a pioneering vision of growth powered by the convergence of big data and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as expansion into major growth areas within life sciences.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-15 09:15:00

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

zacks.com - 2026-06-10 10:41:29

“Welcoming back leaders of Michele and Selamawit's caliber is massive win for both our agency and our clients,” says Justin Freid, Chief Media & Innovation

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-09 09:15:00

WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) may have spent years being written off as an advertising dinosaur, but Berenberg reckons investors have become too gloomy. Shares in the FTSE 250 group jumped 5.5% to 276.5p after the German bank has initiated coverage of the UK giant with a 'buy' rating, arguing that a sharp de-rating across the sector has created an opportunity for investors willing to look beyond concerns about artificial intelligence and slowing growth.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-06-09 07:34:48

WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) shares fell 4.5% to 265.6p after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of the advertising group with a 'sell' rating, arguing that a return to meaningful growth could prove difficult without a reshaping of its portfolio. The US investment bank set a 240p price target on the shares, versus a last closing price just over 278p.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-06-03 11:12:40

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

zacks.com - 2026-05-18 10:40:40