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WPP plc (WPP)
NYSE:WPP
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 01, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.54Last Year’s EPS
1.97Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Sell
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 27, 2025
|% Change Since: -16.46%
|Next Earnings Date:Aug 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted improvements in operating margin, debt reduction, and strategic transformation progress. However, it also acknowledged challenges in net revenue decline, significant issues in the China market, and increased finance costs. The cautious guidance for 2025 reflects ongoing uncertainty in macroeconomic conditions.Company Guidance
In the call, WPP provided guidance for fiscal year 2025 with several key financial metrics and strategic priorities highlighted. The company reported a net revenue decline of 1% for 2024, attributing this to challenges such as an 80 basis point drag from China and reduced discretionary spend in the fourth quarter. Despite these headwinds, they improved their headline operating margin by 40 basis points to 15% and achieved an operating cash flow conversion of 86%. Net debt was reduced by GBP 0.8 billion, ending 2024 at GBP 1.7 billion. For 2025, WPP is guiding to a like-for-like revenue range of flat to minus 2%, with expectations of maintaining flat margins despite a challenging macro environment. The company plans to invest GBP 50 million incrementally in AI and data through WPP Open, aiming to leverage AI for creative and media efficiencies. Additionally, they highlighted recent new business wins and improvements in client retention as pivotal for future growth, while also emphasizing the strategic focus on delivering integrated services and facilitating marketing transformations for clients.Operating Margin Improvement
Headline operating margin improved to 15%, up 40 basis points year-on-year, benefiting from structural cost savings and disciplined cost management.
Debt Reduction
Year-end net debt was reduced to GBP 1.7 billion, a GBP 0.8 billion reduction year-on-year, aided by strong working capital management and the sale of FGS Global.
Strategic Transformation Progress
Significant progress in strategic transformation, including network consolidation, simplification, and investment in WPP Open, AI, and data.
Top Client Growth
Top 10 clients grew by 2.8%, and the top 25 clients grew by 2%, indicating solid client relationship management and growth.
AI and Technology Investment
Increased investment in AI and technology, with WPP Open seeing greater adoption and a planned GBP 50 million incremental cash spend in 2025.
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WPP 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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WPP Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | $48.55 | $41.06 | -15.43% |
| Aug 07, 2024 | $44.57 | $42.92 | -3.70% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $46.78 | $43.44 | -7.14% |
| Aug 04, 2023 | $49.92 | $48.14 | -3.57% |
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 WPP plc (WPP) report earnings?
WPP plc (WPP) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is WPP plc (WPP) earnings time?
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What is WPP EPS forecast?
WPP EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.54.
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