Ipsos Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
Ipsos is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 5.55% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 3rd July, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 1st July, 2026.
Key information
5.6%
Dividend yield
0.9%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.5% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 6.7% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.2% |
| Next dividend pay date | 03 Jul 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 01 Jul 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 46% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €1.85
Jun 13
Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €1.85
Apr 18Recent updates
IPS: Measured Outlook Will Balance Cautious Earnings With Ongoing Capital Returns
Narrative Update on Ipsos Analysts have reduced their Ipsos price target by €1 to €72, citing updated assumptions regarding discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research has pointed to slightly more cautious expectations around Ipsos, with the latest move being a reduction in the price target to €72 from €73.IPS: 2025 Guidance And Capital Returns Will Balance Earnings Caution
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Ipsos slightly, with the latest update moving from €73 to €72 as they refresh their models and assumptions around growth, profitability and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts trimming the price target to €72 signals a bit more caution around how Ipsos might balance growth, margins and valuation.IPS: 2025 Guidance And Capital Returns Will Shape Earnings Expectations
Analysts have inched their price target for Ipsos lower to €72 from €73, reflecting updated views on the group’s earnings profile and valuation multiples while generally maintaining a constructive stance on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a slightly more cautious stance, with the price target adjusted to €72 from €73.IPS: Outlook Will Rely On 2025 Guidance And Capital Return Plans
Analysts trimmed their Ipsos price target by €1 to €72, citing slightly revised assumptions for revenue growth and the discount rate, partly offset by a marginal improvement in projected profit margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts trimming the price target to €72 from €73 signals a slightly more cautious stance on Ipsos, even if the absolute change looks modest.IPS: Stable Outlook Will Depend On 2025 Guidance And Dividend Policy
Analysts have kept their Ipsos price target steady at €36.70, citing slightly lower assumed revenue growth and profit margins, partly offset by a modest adjustment in the discount rate and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Ipsos SA plans to ask shareholders at the General Meeting on 20 May 2026 to approve a dividend of €2.00 per share, described as up more than 8%, with a payout ratio of 36% of adjusted diluted net earnings per share, with the dividend scheduled to be detached on 1 July 2026 (Key Developments).IPS: Stable Outlook Will Rely On 2025 Guidance And CFO Transition
Analysts have maintained their Ipsos fair value estimate at €36.70, making only marginal adjustments to their underlying assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that together result in an unchanged price target. What's in the News Ipsos confirmed its 2025 earnings guidance, targeting total revenue of around €2,525m, with organic growth of 0.6% for the year (Key Developments).IPS: Fair Outlook Will Balance CFO Transition And Expanded Global Survey Program
Analysts have nudged their price target for Ipsos slightly higher to €36.70 from €36.50, citing small adjustments in their fair value model, discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin outlook and expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Ipsos confirmed its 2025 earnings guidance, with total revenue expected to be around €2,525m and organic growth of 0.6% for the year (Corporate Guidance).Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Jan 20IPS: Fair Outlook Will Balance CFO Transition And Influential Survey Expansion
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Ipsos at €36.50. Only small adjustments have been made to assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, resulting in an unchanged price target.IPS: Fair Outlook Will Balance CFO Transition And Influential Survey Expansion
Analysts have cut their price target on Ipsos from €43.00 to €36.50, citing updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Olivier Champourlier, currently Head of Group Controlling at Ipsos, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective 9 December 2025, as the company begins a selection process for a new Group CFO (Key Developments).
IPS: Expanded Influentials Survey Reach Will Drive Long Term Margin Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Ipsos slightly higher to align with a more optimistic long term profit margin outlook and modestly stronger valuation multiples, even though assumptions for growth and discount rates were only fractionally adjusted. What's in the News Olivier Champourlier, currently Head of Group Controlling, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer effective December 9, 2025, as current Group CFO Dan Lévy prepares to step down and pursue opportunities outside Ipsos.IPS: Expanding Global Influentials Reach Will Drive Strong Momentum Ahead
Narrative Update on Ipsos Analysts have maintained their price target for Ipsos at approximately €57.61. This reflects largely unchanged views on the company’s fair value, as only minor adjustments to the discount rate and valuation inputs were made.IPS: Expanding Global Survey Coverage Will Support Strong Momentum Ahead
Analysts have maintained their price target for Ipsos at €57.61, citing stable financial projections and unchanged estimates for long-term growth and profitability. What's in the News Ipsos launched the 2025 Ipsos Global Influentials (IGI) survey, a large-scale study tracking cross-media consumption and brand preferences among top income earners and company leaders.IPS: New CEO Appointment Will Drive Momentum In Period Ahead
Analysts have lowered their price target for Ipsos from $59 to $57.61. They cite slightly reduced revenue growth projections and a modest softening in profit margin expectations.Leadership Transition And New Partnerships Will Shape Future Customer Experience Success
Analysts have lowered their price target for Ipsos from €61.89 to €59.00, citing a modest reduction in projected revenue growth and a slightly higher discount rate as key factors in the updated valuation. What's in the News Ipsos will host an Analyst/Investor Day event.When Should You Buy Ipsos SA (EPA:IPS)?
Oct 07Ipsos SA's (EPA:IPS) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity
Sep 13Ipsos SA (EPA:IPS) Just Reported Half-Year Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
Jul 27Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €1.85
Jun 13Investors Will Want Ipsos' (EPA:IPS) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Jun 12Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €1.85
Apr 18Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Mar 20
Digital Platform Expansion And Emerging Markets Will Drive Future Opportunities
Strong growth in Ipsos.Digital and strategic acquisitions aim to enhance profitability and expand market presence, positively impacting future earnings.Ipsos SA's (EPA:IPS) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business
Jan 30Is It Time To Consider Buying Ipsos SA (EPA:IPS)?
Dec 27Does Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Dec 03Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Ipsos (EPA:IPS)
Nov 08Ipsos SA's (EPA:IPS) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
Oct 12Ipsos SA (EPA:IPS) Just Released Its Interim Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Jul 27There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Ipsos' (EPA:IPS) Returns On Capital
Jul 17Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.65
Jun 19Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.65
Jun 04Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.65
May 21These 4 Measures Indicate That Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
May 11Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Apr 26Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Ipsos' (EPA:IPS) Soft Earnings
Apr 22Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.65
Apr 08There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Ipsos' (EPA:IPS) Returns On Capital
Mar 12What Is Ipsos SA's (EPA:IPS) Share Price Doing?
Jan 14Is Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Using Too Much Debt?
Dec 24At €43.54, Is Ipsos SA (EPA:IPS) Worth Looking At Closely?
Oct 11Here's Why Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Sep 16Ipsos' (EPA:IPS) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.35
Jun 21Does Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jun 08Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.35
May 19Should You Investigate Ipsos SA (EPA:IPS) At €47.76?
May 16Ipsos' (EPA:IPS) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Apr 10Does Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Apr 06Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Mar 05Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: IPS's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: IPS's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Ipsos Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (IPS) | 5.6% |
| Market Bottom 25% (FR) | 2.0% |
| Market Top 25% (FR) | 5.5% |
| Industry Average (Media) | 5.0% |
| Analyst forecast (IPS) (up to 3 years) | 6.7% |
Notable Dividend: IPS's dividend (5.55%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the French market (1.96%).
High Dividend: IPS's dividend (5.55%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the French market (5.51%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (46.2%), IPS's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (39.1%), IPS's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/02 02:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Ipsos SA is covered by 23 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Grégoire Hermann | Berenberg |
| Anna Patrice | Berenberg |
| Marie-Line Fort | Bernstein |