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Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG)
NYSE:IPG
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.28Last Year’s EPS
0.36Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 12, 2025
|% Change Since: 0.85%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
While the earnings call highlighted strategic achievements in new business wins and a strong financial position, significant challenges such as organic revenue decline, notable account losses, and restructuring charges present a balanced outlook. The proposed merger with Omnicom is expected to provide strategic benefits, but macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties weigh on the sentiment.Company Guidance
During the Interpublic Group's fourth quarter and full year 2024 conference call, several key financial metrics and guidance for the upcoming year were discussed. The company reported a 1.8% organic revenue decrease in Q4, leading to a full-year organic growth of 20 basis points. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 24.3% for Q4 and met the full-year target of 16.6%. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.92 as reported and $1.11 when adjusted for various items, with full-year adjusted EPS at $2.77. The company returned $727 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Looking forward, IPG anticipates an organic revenue decrease of 1% to 2% in 2025, impacted by prior account losses, and plans a restructuring to achieve $250 million in savings. Additionally, the proposed merger with Omnicom is expected to generate $750 million in cost synergies.Strong Financial Position
The company concluded the year with $2.2 billion of cash on the balance sheet and a gross financial debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.7x.
Notable New Business Wins
Headline wins included Amgen, Little Caesars, and Volvo on the media front, as well as Pizza Hut and Kimberly-Clark in creative consolidation.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin Achievement
The company delivered an adjusted EBITDA margin of 24.3% in Q4 and a full year margin of 16.6%, meeting their set targets.
Strategic Acquisition Enhancements
The planned acquisition of Intelligence Node enhances commerce capabilities, providing clients with real-time retail intelligence.
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IPG Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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IPG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | $27.17 | $26.78 | -1.44% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $31.28 | $29.46 | -5.82% |
| Jul 24, 2024 | $29.31 | $28.96 | -1.19% |
| Apr 24, 2024 | $30.02 | $30.42 | +1.33% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) report earnings?
Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) earnings time?
Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) earnings time is at Apr 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is IPG EPS forecast?
IPG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.28.
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