Interpublic Group of Companies
About: Interpublic Group is among the world's largest advertising holding companies based on annual revenue. It provides traditional advertising services along with digital and other services such as public relations through various acquisitions. IPG has made these services available in over 100 countries. The company generates about 65% of revenue in the US and 17% in the UK and Europe.
Employees: 55,100
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
149% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $25.2M | Put options by funds: $10.1M
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $11.6B [Q2] → $12.2B (+$600M) [Q3]
2% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 88 | Existing positions closed: 86
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 701 [Q2] → 703 (+2) [Q3]
4% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 264 | Existing positions reduced: 276
2.98% less ownership
Funds ownership: 105.55% [Q2] → 102.58% (-2.98%) [Q3]
50% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q2] → 1 (-1) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$31
7%
upside
Avg. target
$33
12%
upside
High target
$34
17%
upside
4 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
4 neutral
100%
0 negative
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Wells Fargo Steven Cahall 61% 1-year accuracy 23 / 38 met price target | 17%upside $34 | Equal-Weight Upgraded | 10 Dec 2024 |
Barclays Julien Roch 0% 1-year accuracy 0 / 2 met price target | 10%upside $32 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 23 Oct 2024 |
Macquarie Tim Nollen 71% 1-year accuracy 29 / 41 met price target | 7%upside $31 | Neutral Maintained | 22 Oct 2024 |
JP Morgan David Karnovsky 68% 1-year accuracy 17 / 25 met price target | 14%upside $33 | Neutral Downgraded | 1 Oct 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 33 articles about IPG published over the past 30 days
Negative
New York Post
2 days ago
House probes merger of ad giants Omnicom and Interpublic over ties to anti-conservative cartel
The committee ordered the companies to preserve documents and all contact with the WFA and GARM and provide information to the House, according to letters obtained by The Post.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
2 Ideal Buys From 50 'Safer' Dividends In 100 December Sustainables
Calvert Research and Management ranked the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies by ESG performance, identifying the top 100 sustainable companies for 2024. Among 78 dividend paying sustainable companies, 8 met the Dogcatcher ideal, with annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices. Analysts estimate net gains of 15.68% to 48.08% for the top ten ESG companies by December 2025.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
As Kids and Teens Struggle with Mental Health, New Resources Help Parents Provide Support
With over half of youth reporting mental health struggles, the national "Sound It Out" campaign reminds parents that "Listening is a Form of Love" NEW YORK , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Sound It Out" campaign, created by the Ad Council in partnership with Pivotal, today premiered new public service advertisements (PSAs) reminding parents and caregivers of the important role they play in supporting young people's emotional wellbeing. Developed by McCann New York with guidance from youth mental health experts, the "Listening is a Form of Love" PSAs direct audiences to SoundItOutTogether.org for free, expert-vetted resources to help them support their children's mental health through listening and reflecting.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
INTERPUBLIC GROUP INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. - IPG
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE: IPG) to Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Interpublic Group will receive 0.344 shares of Omnicom for each share of Interpublic that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the.
Positive
Bloomberg Technology
1 week ago
Omnicom to Buy Interpublic Creating Largest Ad Company
Omnicom has agreed to buy Interpublic Group in a deal that will create the world's largest advertising company. John Wren, Omnicom CEO and Philippe Krakowsky, Interpublic Group CEO, discuss the merger and roadmap ahead for the two companies.
Positive
Business Insider
1 week ago
The Omnicom-IPG megamerger signals a new era for the ad industry
This post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of Interpublic Group
NEW YORK , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by The Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Omnicom (NYSE: OMC). Stockholders will receive 0.344 shares of Omnicom common stock for each share of Interpublic Group stock that they hold.
Negative
Business Insider
1 week ago
What the Omnicom-IPG deal means for workers across the global ad industry
The Omnicom-IPG mega-merger will create waves across the ad industry. Mergers are highly disruptive in the short term, and opportunistic rivals could pounce.
Positive
New York Post
1 week ago
Omnicom to buy Interpublic in deal to create world's biggest ad agency
According to a new study from media buying giant Group M, advertising has come roaring back this year, topping $1 trillion in revenue and marking 9.5% growth.
Neutral
Market Watch
1 week ago
Omnicom and AssuredPartners mergers highlight need for ‘scale' as dealmakers get busy
A pair of big-money acquisitions by advertising company Omnicom and insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher tip the scales at a combined $27 billion.
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