WPP plc provides various communications services worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Advertising and Media Investment Management; Data Investment Management; Public Relations & Public Affairs; and Branding Consulting, Health & Wellness and Specialist Communications. The Advertising and Media Investment Management segment provides advertising services; and media planning and buying, and specialist sponsorship, and branded entertainment services. The Data Investment Management segment offers brand, consumer, media, and marketplace insight services. The Public Relations & Public Affairs segment provides corporate, consumer, financial, and brand-building services. The Branding Consulting, Health & Wellness and Specialist Communications segment is involved in consumer, corporate, and employee branding and design services, covering identity, packaging, literature, events, and training and architecture, as well as advertising, medical education, and online marketing. This segment also offers specialist communications services, such as custom media and multicultural marketing; event, sports, youth, and entertainment marketing; corporate and business-to-business; and media, technology, and production services. The company also provides specialist customer, channel, direct, field, retail, promotional, and point-of-sale services. WPP plc was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Advertising Agencies
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorServices
Phone44 20 7408 2204
Debt
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
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Price / Cash FlowN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees134,413
OptionableOptionable
WPP (LON:WPP) Frequently Asked Questions
What is WPP's stock symbol?
WPP trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "WPP."
How often does WPP pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WPP?
WPP declared a dividend on Tuesday, September 4th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 22.70 per share on Monday, November 5th. This represents a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 4th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View WPP's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for WPP?
18 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for WPP's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 800 to GBX 1,845. On average, they expect WPP's share price to reach GBX 1,238.72 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 41.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for WPP.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for WPP?
18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WPP in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 11 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for WPP.
Has WPP been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about WPP stock have trended somewhat negative on Wednesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. WPP earned a coverage optimism score of -1.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of WPP's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to WPP include ad pepper media International (APM), Enero Group (EGG), EQ (EQ), Huntsworth (HNT), Innerscope Hearing Technologies (INND), JCDecaux (DEC), M&C Saatchi (SAA), Mediazest (MDZ), Mirriad Advertising (MIRI), Next Fifteen Communications Group (NFC), Northsight Capital (NCAP), PINCHme.com (PIN), Porta Communications (PTCM), Reach4entertainment Enterprises (R4E) and Snipp Interactive (SPN).
Who are WPP's key executives?
WPP's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Paul W. G. Richardson BA, ACA, MCT, Group Fin. Director & Exec. Director (Age 60)
- Mr. Mark Read, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 51)
- Mr. Andrew Grant Balfour Scott, Chief Operating Officer (Age 49)
- Mr. Fran Butera CFA, Investor Relations Director
- Andrea Harris Esq., Group Chief Counsel
How do I buy shares of WPP?
Shares of WPP and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
What is WPP's stock price today?
One share of WPP stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 876.80.
What is WPP's official website?
How can I contact WPP?
The company can be reached via phone at 44 20 7408 2204.
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