WPP Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

WPP's revenue is forecast to decline at 7.8% per annum while its annual earnings are expected to grow at 20.6% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 21.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 18.6% in 3 years.

Key information

20.6%

Earnings growth rate

21.7%

EPS growth rate

Media earnings growth	16.9%
Revenue growth rate	-7.8%
Future return on equity	18.6%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	06 Nov 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

LSE:WPP - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (GBP Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	11,584	826	1,046	1,150	10
12/31/2025	11,315	782	906	1,002	12
12/31/2024	11,445	731	820	810	11
6/30/2024	14,851	203	923	1,143	N/A
3/31/2024	14,848	157	972	1,191	N/A
12/31/2023	14,845	110	1,021	1,238	N/A
9/30/2023	14,870	324	1,099	1,313	N/A
6/30/2023	14,894	537	1,178	1,388	N/A
3/31/2023	14,662	610	828	1,045	N/A
12/31/2022	14,429	683	478	701	N/A
9/30/2022	13,926	663	532	779	N/A
6/30/2022	13,424	643	586	857	N/A
3/31/2022	13,113	640	1,161	1,443	N/A
12/31/2021	12,801	638	1,736	2,029	N/A
9/30/2021	12,677	564	1,976	2,258	N/A
6/30/2021	12,553	490	2,225	2,496	N/A
3/31/2021	12,278	-1,241	2,004	2,275	N/A
12/31/2020	12,003	-2,972	1,778	2,051	N/A
6/30/2020	12,449	-2,618	1,207	1,575	N/A
3/31/2020	12,841	-879	1,332	1,713	N/A
12/31/2019	13,234	848	1,456	1,851	N/A
6/30/2019	11,922	533	1,131	1,495	N/A
3/31/2019	12,484	735	1,225	1,594	N/A
12/31/2018	13,047	698	1,319	1,694	N/A
9/30/2018	15,624	1,478	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2018	15,647	1,893	1,011	1,395	N/A
3/31/2018	15,725	1,855	N/A	1,402	N/A
12/31/2017	13,146	1,727	N/A	1,408	N/A
9/30/2017	16,152	1,784	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2017	15,503	1,750	N/A	1,793	N/A
3/31/2017	14,946	1,575	N/A	1,784	N/A
12/31/2016	14,887	1,400	N/A	1,774	N/A
9/30/2016	13,661	1,120	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2016	12,932	840	N/A	1,607	N/A
3/31/2016	12,584	1,000	N/A	1,483	N/A
12/31/2015	12,235	1,160	N/A	1,360	N/A
9/30/2015	12,067	1,219	N/A	1,450	N/A
6/30/2015	11,900	1,279	N/A	1,540	N/A
3/31/2015	11,714	1,178	N/A	1,622	N/A
12/31/2014	11,529	1,077	N/A	1,704	N/A
9/30/2014	11,345	1,049	N/A	1,443	N/A
6/30/2014	11,161	1,020	N/A	1,182	N/A
3/31/2014	11,090	978	N/A	1,278	N/A
12/31/2013	11,019	937	N/A	1,374	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: WPP's forecast earnings growth (20.6% per year) is above the savings rate (2.1%).

Earnings vs Market: WPP's earnings (20.6% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the UK market (14.7% per year).

High Growth Earnings: WPP's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: WPP's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-7.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: WPP's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-7.8% per year).

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: WPP's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (18.6%).

WPP Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

WPP plc Reiterates Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2024

WPP plc Reaffirms Revenue Guidance for the Year 2024

WPP plc Reaffirms Revenue Guidance for the Year 2023 and Provides Revenue Guidance for the Year 2024

Price target decreased by 7.5% to UK£8.58

Price target decreased by 8.4% to UK£9.75

Price target decreased by 7.2% to UK£11.46

Recent updates

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First half dividend of UK£0.15 announced

KKR European Fund VI, a fund managed by KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) entered into an agreement to an additional 50% stake in FGS Global Inc from WPP plc (LSE:WPP) for approximately $780 million.

First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.19 (vs UK£0.10 in 1H 2023)

WPP plc Declares Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, Payable on 1 November 2024

WPP plc Announces Board Changes

WPP plc to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Aug 07, 2024

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.24 per share

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WPP plc Reaffirms Revenue Guidance for the Year 2024

WPP (LON:WPP) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of £0.244

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Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

WPP plc, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2024

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Final dividend of UK£0.24 announced

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Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

WPP plc Proposes Final Dividend for 2023, Payable on 5 July 2024

WPP plc Reaffirms Revenue Guidance for the Year 2023 and Provides Revenue Guidance for the Year 2024

WPP plc to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 22, 2024

Price target decreased by 7.5% to UK£8.58

WPP Reportedly to Weigh Options for 40% Stake in Bain’s Kantar

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WPP Appoints Jane Geraghty as Chief Client Officer

Price target decreased by 8.4% to UK£9.75

WPP plc Appoints Lindsay Pattison as Global Chief People Officer

Is WPP (LON:WPP) Using Too Much Debt?

WPP (LON:WPP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.15

WPP plc to Report Nine Months, 2023 Results on Oct 26, 2023

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.15 per share at 5.5% yield

WPP (LON:WPP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.15

Wpp plc Announces Appointment of Andrew Scott as an Executive Director to the Board

WPP (LON:WPP) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of £0.15

Price target decreased by 7.2% to UK£11.46

WPP (LON:WPP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.15

First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.10 (vs UK£0.23 in 1H 2022)

WPP plc Recommends Interim Dividend for the Year 2023, Payable on 3 November 2023

An Intrinsic Calculation For WPP plc (LON:WPP) Suggests It's 36% Undervalued

WPP plc to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Aug 04, 2023

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WPP plc (LSE:WPP) acquired a 30% stake in Majority from Shaquille O’Neal.

WPP plc (LSE:WPP) acquired a 30% stake in Majority.

Is WPP (LON:WPP) Using Too Much Debt?

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.24 per share at 4.6% yield

WPP (LON:WPP) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.244

Are Investors Undervaluing WPP plc (LON:WPP) By 44%?

WPP (LON:WPP) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.244

Is It Time To Consider Buying WPP plc (LON:WPP)?

Price target increased by 7.2% to UK£11.67

WPP (LON:WPP) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Full year 2022 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

WPP plc (LSE:WPP) acquired Diff Ltd.

WPP plc to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 23, 2023

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WPP plc (LSE:WPP) acquired Fenom Digital.

WPP plc (LSE:WPP) acquired Fenom Digital.

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WPP plc Appoints Frank-Michael 'FM' Schmidt as First President of Its German Business

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Wpp plc Announces Executive Changes