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Ruling halts oil exports from Iraq's Kurdish area via Turkey
The "King Of Quants" sees 10X potential... (Ad)
Venezuela: 21 officials, businessmen arrested in oil scheme
Finnish leadership condemns attack on veteran lawmaker
Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America? (Ad)
Canada pledges Great Lakes funding after Trudeau-Biden talks
Challenger wins close race to lead United Auto Workers union
Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America? (Ad)
Travel disruption hits Germany on eve of transport strike
Technical issues at Lufthansa cause delays in Frankfurt
S&P 500   3,970.99
DOW   32,237.53
QQQ   310.89
Ruling halts oil exports from Iraq's Kurdish area via Turkey
The "King Of Quants" sees 10X potential... (Ad)
Venezuela: 21 officials, businessmen arrested in oil scheme
Finnish leadership condemns attack on veteran lawmaker
Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America? (Ad)
Canada pledges Great Lakes funding after Trudeau-Biden talks
Challenger wins close race to lead United Auto Workers union
Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America? (Ad)
Travel disruption hits Germany on eve of transport strike
Technical issues at Lufthansa cause delays in Frankfurt
S&P 500   3,970.99
DOW   32,237.53
QQQ   310.89
Ruling halts oil exports from Iraq's Kurdish area via Turkey
The "King Of Quants" sees 10X potential... (Ad)
Venezuela: 21 officials, businessmen arrested in oil scheme
Finnish leadership condemns attack on veteran lawmaker
Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America? (Ad)
Canada pledges Great Lakes funding after Trudeau-Biden talks
Challenger wins close race to lead United Auto Workers union
Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America? (Ad)
Travel disruption hits Germany on eve of transport strike
Technical issues at Lufthansa cause delays in Frankfurt
LON:WPP

WPP - WPP Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 917.40
-28.40 (-3.00%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
906.27
940.20
50-Day Range
913.40
1,051.50
52-Week Range
8.17
1,095.50
Volume
2.10 million shs
Average Volume
2.23 million shs
Market Capitalization
£9.82 billion
P/E Ratio
1,554.92
Dividend Yield
4.25%
Price Target
GBX 1,130.29

WPP MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.71 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
23.2% Upside
GBX 1,130.29 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
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.

1.53 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

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Advertising Agencies
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
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
+23.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.71
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£682.70 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£14.43 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 173.87 per share
Book Value
GBX 341 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,070,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£9.82 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













WPP Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell WPP stock right now?

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

7 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-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 stock price to reach GBX 1,130.29 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 23.2% from the stock's current price.
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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 stock has increased by 11.9% and is now trading at GBX 917.40.
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How often does WPP pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WPP?

WPP declared 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 of this dividend is Thursday, June 8th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 15. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
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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 4.17%. WPP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,610.17%. 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 917.40.

How much money does WPP make?

WPP (LON:WPP) has a market capitalization of £9.82 billion and generates £14.43 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £682.70 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.59 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 3/26/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff