WPP Past Earnings Performance

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WPP has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 32.8%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 30% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.8% per year. WPP's return on equity is 7.4%, and it has net margins of 1.4%.

Key information

32.8%

Earnings growth rate

33.4%

EPS growth rate

Media Industry Growth21.6%
Revenue growth rate4.8%
Return on equity7.4%
Net Margin1.4%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

The Price Is Right For WPP plc (LON:WPP)

Dec 04
The Price Is Right For WPP plc (LON:WPP)

At UK£8.18, Is WPP plc (LON:WPP) Worth Looking At Closely?

Nov 19
At UK£8.18, Is WPP plc (LON:WPP) Worth Looking At Closely?

Here's Why WPP (LON:WPP) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Oct 11
Here's Why WPP (LON:WPP) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Investors Appear Satisfied With WPP plc's (LON:WPP) Prospects

Aug 26
Investors Appear Satisfied With WPP plc's (LON:WPP) Prospects

WPP (LON:WPP) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.15

Aug 10
WPP (LON:WPP) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.15

Benign Growth For WPP plc (LON:WPP) Underpins Its Share Price

May 22
Benign Growth For WPP plc (LON:WPP) Underpins Its Share Price

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

Apr 16
WPP (LON:WPP) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of £0.244

WPP (LON:WPP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.244

Mar 28
WPP (LON:WPP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.244

Does WPP (LON:WPP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 15
Does WPP (LON:WPP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine WPP plc (LON:WPP)?

Feb 24
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine WPP plc (LON:WPP)?

WPP plc's (LON:WPP) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

Jan 08
WPP plc's (LON:WPP) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

WPP plc's (LON:WPP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 100% Above Its Share Price

Dec 21
WPP plc's (LON:WPP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 100% Above Its Share Price

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How WPP makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

LSE:WPP Revenue, expenses and earnings (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 2414,8512031,8570
31 Mar 2414,8481571,9280
31 Dec 2314,8451101,9980
30 Sep 2314,8703241,7170
30 Jun 2314,8945371,4360
31 Mar 2314,6626101,3110
31 Dec 2214,4296831,1860
30 Sep 2213,9266631,1100
30 Jun 2213,4246431,0350
31 Mar 2213,1136401,0070
31 Dec 2112,8016389790
30 Sep 2112,6775641,1010
30 Jun 2112,5534901,2230
31 Mar 2112,278-1,2412,7610
31 Dec 2012,003-2,9724,2990
30 Jun 2012,449-2,6184,2020
31 Mar 2012,841-8792,6610
31 Dec 1913,2348481,1210
30 Jun 1911,9225331,2670
31 Mar 1912,4847351,2620
31 Dec 1813,0476981,2490
30 Sep 1815,6241,4781,2250
30 Jun 1815,6471,8931,0780
31 Mar 1815,7251,8551,1780
31 Dec 1713,1461,7271,0960
30 Sep 1716,1521,784-5780
30 Jun 1715,5031,750-2,4340
31 Mar 1714,9461,575-7230
31 Dec 1614,8871,4009870
30 Sep 1613,6611,120-2,1020
30 Jun 1612,9328407,7780
31 Mar 1612,5841,0007,5830
31 Dec 1512,2351,1609040
30 Sep 1512,0671,2197,3350
30 Jun 1511,9001,2797,2800
31 Mar 1511,7141,1787,2210
31 Dec 1411,5291,0777,1620
30 Sep 1411,3451,0497,1530
30 Jun 1411,1611,0207,1450
31 Mar 1411,0909787,1810
31 Dec 1311,0199377,2180

Quality Earnings: WPP has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: WPP's current net profit margins (1.4%) are lower than last year (3.6%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: WPP's earnings have grown significantly by 32.8% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: WPP's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: WPP had negative earnings growth (-62.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Media industry average (44.3%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: WPP's Return on Equity (7.4%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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