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LON:WPP

WPP - WPP Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 953.60
+4.40 (+0.46%)
(As of 03/22/2023 04:35 PM ET)
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Today's Range
945
▼
961.20
50-Day Range
901.80
▼
1,051.50
52-Week Range
713
▼
1,095.50
Volume
1.82 million shs
Average Volume
2.24 million shs
Market Capitalization
£10.20 billion
P/E Ratio
1,644.14
Dividend Yield
4.09%
Price Target
GBX 1,130.29

WPP MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.71 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
18.5% Upside
GBX 1,130.29 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.34mentions of WPP in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
£144.40 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.60 out of 5 stars

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About WPP (LON:WPP) Stock

WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. It offers plans and creates marketing and branding campaigns; designs and produces advertisements across various media; and provides media buying services, such as strategy and business development, media investment, data and technology, and content. The company also offers public relations advisory services to clients who are seeking to communicate with a range of stakeholders from consumers to governments and the business and financial communities; and specialist agency services. WPP plc was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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WPP Stock News Headlines

March 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Mark Read Sells 154,765 Shares of WPP plc (LON:WPP) Stock
March 17, 2023 | businessinsider.com
WPP is nearing a deal to acquire influencer marketing specialist The Goat Agency
March 22, 2023 | Investing Daily (Ad)
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March 14, 2023 | marketwatch.com
WPP rises Tuesday, outperforms market
March 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP acquires German healthcare specialist 3K Communication
February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP 2022 Preliminary Results
February 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP and BigCommerce partner to enhance global ecommerce offerings
February 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP Partners With Stripe to Expand Commerce and Payments Solutions for Brands
March 22, 2023 | Investing Daily (Ad)
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January 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP Recognised in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for Fifth Year in a Row
January 20, 2023 | marketwatch.com
TV Advertising Market : Overview With the Best Scope, Trends, Benefits, Opportunities to 2028
January 20, 2023 | msn.com
Golden Cross Appears Before WPP Investors
January 16, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Crisis Management Service Market 2023 : Top Countries Data with Growth Rate Competitive Landscape and Forecast To 2029
January 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Are Investors Undervaluing WPP plc (LON:WPP) By 50%?
January 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP Acquires Fēnom Digital
December 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Can WPP plc's (LON:WPP) ROE Continue To Surpass The Industry Average?
December 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP confirms relocation of 10 agencies in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward
December 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Is WPP (WPP) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
December 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP Acquires Canadian Commerce Agency Diff to Grow Its Partner Ecosystem in North America
December 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
4 Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying at Their Current Price Levels
November 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP Unveils Beyond the Rainbow, a New Global Insights Study on LGBTQ+ Marketing and its Future
November 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Is WPP (WPP) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
November 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP and SeeHer Release ‘Health On Her Terms’ -- New Research Reveals Significant Gaps and Continued Gender Bias in Marketing, Advertising and Media Portraying Women and their Health
November 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP announces its first Campus in Brazil
October 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
WPP plc: WPP Beat Q3 Net Revenue Expectations; Mixed 2022 Guidance; Maintaining FVE; Shares Undervalued
October 26, 2022 | msn.com
WPP shares dip as 'strong momentum' in the third quarters fails to overcome digital advertising revenue gloom
October 26, 2022 | benzinga.com
CMI Media Group and Compas Host Free Virtual Webinar "How to Be a Badass Working Woman" Featuring Leaders Across WPP
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Advertising Agencies
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Business Services
Current Symbol
LON:WPP
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.wpp.com
Phone
44 20 7408 2204
Fax
N/A
Employees
109,382
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 1,130.29
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 1,300
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 864
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+17.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.71
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
GBX 0.58
Trailing P/E Ratio
1,653.10
Forward P/E Ratio
9.16
P/E Growth
3.46
Net Income
£682.70 million
Net Margins
4.73%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
18.84%
Return on Assets
2.98%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
172.61
Current Ratio
0.85
Quick Ratio
0.89

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£14.43 billion
Price / Sales
0.71
Cash Flow
GBX 181.71 per share
Price / Cash Flow
5.28
Book Value
GBX 341 per share
Price / Book
2.81

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,070,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£10.26 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.26

Key Executives

  • Mr. Mark Read (Age 56)
    CEO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $3.8M
  • Mr. Andrew Grant Balfour Scott (Age 54)
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Mr. Stephan Pretorius
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Ms. Rachel Higham
    Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Peregrine Riviere
    Group Investor Relations Director
  • Ms. Andrea Harris Esq.
    Group Chief Counsel
  • Mr. Chris Wade
    Chief Communications Officer
  • Mr. Laurent Ezekiel (Age 49)
    Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Growth Officer
  • Ms. Jennifer Remling
    Global Chief People Officer
  • Ms. Mary Ellen Howe
    Chief Operating Officer of Specialist Communications - North America

Key Competitors

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WPP Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell WPP stock right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WPP in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" WPP shares.
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What is WPP's stock price forecast for 2023?

7 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for WPP's shares. Their WPP share price forecasts range from GBX 864 to GBX 1,300. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 1,130.29 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 17.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for WPP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have WPP shares performed in 2023?

WPP's stock was trading at GBX 820.20 at the start of the year. Since then, WPP shares have increased by 16.9% and is now trading at GBX 958.80.
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How often does WPP pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WPP?

WPP announced a dividend on Thursday, February 23rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 8th will be paid a dividend of GBX 24.40 per share on Friday, July 7th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 8th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 15. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for WPP.

Is WPP a good dividend stock?

WPP (LON:WPP) pays an annual dividend of GBX 39 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.08%. WPP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,724.14%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for WPP.

What other stocks do shareholders of WPP own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other WPP investors own include Aviva (AV), Barclays (BARC), GSK (GSK), Imperial Brands (IMB), Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Anglo American (AAL), Experian (EXPN), Fresnillo (FRES) and Glencore (GLEN).

What is WPP's stock symbol?

WPP trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "WPP."

How do I buy shares of WPP?

Shares of WPP stock 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.
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What is WPP's stock price today?

One share of WPP stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 958.80.

How much money does WPP make?

WPP (LON:WPP) has a market capitalization of £10.26 billion and generates £14.43 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £682.70 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.58 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does WPP have?

The company employs 109,382 workers across the globe.

How can I contact WPP?

The official website for the company is www.wpp.com. The company can be reached via phone at 44 20 7408 2204.

This page (LON:WPP) was last updated on 3/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff