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About WPP
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, WPP is the world's largest ad holding company based on annual revenue. Its services, which include traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, are provided worldwide, with over 70% of its revenue coming from more developed regions such as North America, the UK, and Western Europe. WPP is the largest media buying entity in the world.
Ticker
£WPP
Sector
Communication Services
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Media
Headquarters
Employees
108,044
Website
WPP Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£4.4B
8.29
£0.49
0.96
£0.39
9.63%
Price and volume
Market cap
£4.4B
Beta
0.96
52-week high
£8.87
52-week low
£4.01
Average daily volume
4.8M
Dividend rate
£0.39
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.88
Quick ratio
0.866
Long term debt to equity
147.938
Total debt to equity
170.005
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
78.41%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.23%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,576
Gross margin (TTM)
16.63%
Net profit margin (TTM)
3.68%
Operating margin (TTM)
8.99%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
38.99%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£140,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.15%
Return on equity (TTM)
16.63%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
8.285
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.299
Price to book
1.27
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-0.91
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
3.761
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
26.59%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.088
Dividend yield (TTM)
9.63%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.70%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
389.11%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.82%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.49%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-2.01%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-4.77%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.09%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
0.31%
What the Analysts think about WPP
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for WPP stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Appointment of Cindy Rose as CEO: WPP has appointed Cindy Rose, a seasoned Microsoft executive with extensive experience in digital transformation and AI, as its new CEO. Her leadership is expected to drive innovation and enhance WPP's capabilities in AI-driven marketing solutions. (ft.com)
Strategic Acquisition of InfoSum: WPP acquired InfoSum, a leading data collaboration platform, to bolster its AI-driven data offerings. This move aims to provide clients with enhanced data intelligence and privacy-safe marketing solutions. (marketscreener.com)
Strong Client Wins: Despite recent challenges, WPP secured significant client wins, including Amazon, Unilever, and Henkel, indicating resilience and the ability to attract major global advertisers. (marketscreener.com)
Profit Warning and Share Price Decline: WPP issued a profit warning due to reduced client spending and macroeconomic uncertainties, leading to a 15% drop in its share price to a 16-year low. (reuters.com)
Loss of Major Clients: The company has lost significant clients to competitors like Publicis, contributing to a decline in revenue and market share. (ft.com)
Impact of AI on Traditional Advertising: The rise of AI technologies enables clients to handle marketing in-house, reducing the demand for traditional advertising services offered by WPP. (ft.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
WPP Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
WPP Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for WPP stock?
WPP (WPP) has a market cap of £4.4B as of August 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for WPP stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for WPP (WPP) stock is 8.29 as of August 01, 2025.
Does WPP stock pay dividends?
Yes, the WPP (WPP) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 01, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.394 and the yield is 9.63%. WPP has a payout ratio of 78.41% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next WPP dividend payment date?
The next WPP (WPP) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for WPP?
WPP (WPP) has a beta rating of 0.96. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.