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WPP plc reported first-half 2026 results showing revenue of £6,373 million, a decline of 4.4% on a reported basis and…
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WPP plc reported first-half 2026 results showing revenue of £6,373 million, a decline of 4.4% on a reported basis and 3.2% like-for-like (LFL). Revenue less pass-through costs fell to £4,745 million, down 4.7% LFL. Headline operating profit was £398 million with an 8.4% margin, while reported operating profit rose to £261 million due to lower impairment charges compared to the prior year's £116 million goodwill write-down. Diluted EPS decreased to 1.7p from 4.0p in H1 2025. The Board proposes an interim dividend of 7.5p per share, maintaining the full-year target at 15.0p. Adjusted net debt stood at £2,935 million as of June 30, 2026. WPP operates in the global advertising and marketing communications industry.