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LON:WPP

WPP (WPP) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 751.40
+11.60 (+1.57%)
(As of 07:16 AM ET)
Today's Range
739.60
752.40
50-Day Range
701.80
795.60
52-Week Range
656
971.40
Volume
182,503 shs
Average Volume
2.37 million shs
Market Capitalization
£8.04 billion
P/E Ratio
7,514.00
Dividend Yield
5.19%
Price Target
GBX 1,005.83

WPP MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
35.0% Upside
GBX 1,005.83 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.39mentions of WPP in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.41 out of 5 stars

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About WPP Stock (LON:WPP)

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 advertising, marketing, brand strategies, and campaigns across all media; and provides media planning and buying services. It also provides media investment; data and technology, and content services. The company also offers public relations and specialist agency services. WPP plc was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

WPP Stock Price History

WPP Stock News Headlines

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WPP: Ad Giant Still Looks Attractively Valued
Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy
Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
WPP Apr 2024 55.000 call
Saudi Investments Spark Surge in Central Asian Renewable Development
WPP Mar 2024 35.000 put
WPP price target lowered by 35 GBp at Morgan Stanley
WPP plc (NYSE:WPP) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
WPP 2023 Rev GBP14.845B
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Advertising Agencies
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
114,173
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 1,005.83
High Stock Price Target
GBX 1,245
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 800
Potential Upside/Downside
+36.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.80
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£110.40 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£14.84 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 140.21 per share
Book Value
GBX 314 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,070,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£7.92 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.14
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Mark Read CBE (Age 57)
    CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $3.62M
  • Ms. Joanne Wilson (Age 49)
    CFO & Director
  • Mr. Andrew Grant Balfour Scott (Age 55)
    COO & Executive Director
  • Mr. Stephan Pretorius
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Ms. Rachel Higham
    Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Tom Waldron
    Group Investor Relations Director
  • Ms. Andrea Harris Esq.
    Group Chief Counsel
  • Mr. Chris Wade
    Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs
  • Mr. Laurent Ezekiel (Age 50)
    Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Growth Officer
  • Ms. Lindsay Pattison (Age 49)
    Global Chief People Officer

WPP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell WPP stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WPP in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WPP shares.
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What is WPP's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for WPP's shares. Their WPP share price targets range from GBX 800 to GBX 1,245. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,005.83 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 35.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have WPP shares performed in 2024?

WPP's stock was trading at GBX 753 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, WPP shares have decreased by 1.1% and is now trading at GBX 745.
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How often does WPP pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WPP?

WPP declared a dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 6th will be paid a dividend of GBX 24.40 per share on Friday, July 5th. This represents a dividend yield of 3.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 6th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 15. The official announcement can be accessed 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 5.57%. WPP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 39,000.00%. 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).

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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This page (LON:WPP) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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