WPP Stock 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.
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
WPP plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£48.11 |
| 52 Week High | UK£60.05 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£41.13 |
| Beta | 1.13 |
| 1 Month Change | 7.68% |
| 3 Month Change | 4.45% |
| 1 Year Change | -18.69% |
| 3 Year Change | -26.41% |
| 5 Year Change | -17.68% |
| Change since IPO | 30.47% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
WPP: Ad Giant Still Looks Attractively Valued
Mar 27WPP plc: Mixed Outlook But Priced Accordingly
Dec 07WPP Group: Recent Performance Reflects Slower Growth And Challenges Ahead
Sep 21WPP Non-GAAP EPS of 98.50p, revenue of £14.43B
Feb 23WPP acquires digital transformation agency Fēnom Digital
Jan 05WPP acquires Canadian commerce agency Diff
Dec 08WPP: Looking Cheap For A Global Ad Giant
Oct 31WPP goes ex-dividend tomorrow
Oct 12WPP acquires Passport Brand Design
Oct 06WPP acquires communications agency JeffreyGroup to expand footprint in Latin America
Sep 21WPP to acquire European e-commerce consultancy Newcraft
Sep 01WPP GAAP EPS of 33.00p, revenue of £6.75B beats by £180M
Aug 05WPP: Price Decline Offers Value
Jul 26WPP acquires Latin American ecommerce agency Corebiz
Jul 18WPP to acquire Australia-based Bower House Digital, marketing tech services agency
Jun 30WPP: Not A Quality Cyclical, We Look For A Cheaper Entry Point
Mar 29WPP: Return To Growth And An Attractive Valuation
Mar 04WPP: Strong Performance And Momentum Could Push It Higher
Nov 06WPP: Fairly Valued For Now
Aug 07WPP (WPP) Annual General Meeting Presentation - Slideshow
Jun 16WPP reports Q1 trading update
Apr 28WPP and TikTok announce global agency partnership
Feb 01WPP names Reilly global chief creative officer
Jan 14WPP: Not A Compelling Story Yet
Nov 13Shareholder Returns
| WPP | US Media | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.6% | -1.8% | -3.7% |
| 1Y | -18.7% | -4.3% | 20.2% |
Return vs Industry: WPP underperformed the US Media industry which returned -5.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WPP underperformed the US Market which returned 20.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WPP volatility | |
|---|---|
| WPP Average Weekly Movement | 3.7% |
| Media Industry Average Movement | 8.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: WPP has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.
Volatility Over Time: WPP's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 114,173 | Mark Read | www.wpp.com |
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.
WPP plc Fundamentals Summary
| WPP fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$10.29b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$137.31m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$18.46b |
75.0x
P/E Ratio0.6x
P/S RatioIs WPP overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WPP income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£14.84b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£12.33b |
| Gross Profit | UK£2.52b |
| Other Expenses | UK£2.41b |
| Earnings | UK£110.40m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2023
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.10 |
| Gross Margin | 16.97% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.74% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 123.2% |
How did WPP perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
5.1%
Current Dividend Yield383%
Payout RatioDoes WPP pay a reliable dividends?
See WPP dividend history and benchmarks| WPP dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 07 2024 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 05 2024 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 48 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 76 days |
Does WPP pay a reliable dividends?
See WPP dividend history and benchmarks