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
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Advertising Agencies
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SectorServices
SymbolLON:WPP
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Outstanding Shares1,260,000,000
Market Cap£0.00
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 announced a dividend on Thursday, March 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, June 14th will be paid a dividend of GBX 37.30 per share on Monday, July 9th. This represents a yield of 2.91%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 14th. This is an increase from WPP's previous dividend of $22.70. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View WPP's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for WPP?
19 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for WPP's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 1,075 to GBX 1,845. On average, they anticipate WPP's share price to reach GBX 1,496.06 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for WPP.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for WPP?
19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WPP in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for WPP.
Who are some of WPP's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to WPP include Omnicom Group (OMC), Publicis Groupe (PUBGY), Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), JCDecaux (DEC), HAVAS (HAVSF), Stroeer SE & Co KGaA (SAX), Groupon Inc Common Stock (GRPN), Criteo (CRTO), Next Fifteen Communications Group (NFC), Tarsus Group (TRS), M&C Saatchi (SAA), Huntsworth (HNT), MDC Partners (MDCA), Telaria (TLRA) and Social Reality (SRAX).
Who are WPP's key executives?
WPP's management team includes the folowing people:
- Sir Martin S. Sorrell, Founder (Age 73)
- Mr. Paul W. G. Richardson BA, ACA, MCT, Group Fin. Director & Exec. Director (Age 60)
- Mr. Roberto Quarta, Exec. Chairman (Age 69)
- Mr. Mark Read, Joint COO & Global CEO of Wunderman (Age 51)
- Mr. Andrew Grant Balfour Scott, Joint Chief Operating Officer (Age 49)
Has WPP been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about WPP stock has been trending somewhat positive on Tuesday, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. WPP earned a news and rumor sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the company an impact score of 46.36 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days. View Recent Headlines for WPP.
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 1,300.
MarketBeat Community Rating for WPP (LON WPP)
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