Recent Updates — WPPGF

WPP plc reported third-quarter revenue of £3,274 million, a 0.5% increase year-over-year on both a reported and like-for-like basis. Revenue less pass-through costs declined 2.1% like-for-like to £2,411 million. Year-to-date revenue fell 2.8% to £9,647 million. The company reiterated its full-year guidance, expecting like-for-like revenue less pass-through costs to decline in the low to mid-single digits for the second half of 2026 and maintaining a headline operating margin target of 12% to 13%. Adjusted operating cash flow before working capital is anticipated between £800 million and £900 million. WPP operates as a global communications business providing advertising, media planning and buying, public relations, and corporate communications services.

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.

WPP plc will announce its 2026 interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 on Thursday, 6 August 2026. The company's CEO, Cindy Rose OBE, and CFO, Joanne Wilson, management team will host a conference call for institutional investors and sell-side analysts to discuss first half results and progress on Elevate28. WPP is a global marketing and advertising services company providing media intelligence, data solutions, and creativity.