26.23 USD
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After hours
26.40
+0.17
0.65%
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5 days
-2.49%
1 month
3.27%
3 months
-25.55%
6 months
-34.95%
Year to date
-48.64%
1 year
-46.69%
5 years
-35.39%
10 years
-75.26%
 

About: Headquartered in the United Kingdom, WPP is the world's largest ad holding company based on annual revenue. Its services, which include traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, are provided worldwide, with over 70% of its revenue coming from more developed regions such as North America, the UK, and Western Europe. WPP is the largest media buying entity in the world.

Employees: 104,000

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Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

65% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 71 | Existing positions reduced: 43

7.06% more ownership

Funds ownership: 1.78% [Q1] → 8.84% (+7.06%) [Q2]

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 31 | Existing positions closed: 31

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 174 [Q1] → 169 (-5) [Q2]

8% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $729M [Q1] → $667M (-$61.4M) [Q2]

73% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $781K | Put options by funds: $2.89M

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about WPP published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
22 hours ago
CMI Media Group Establishes Strategic Global Hub in Paris, Expanding Reach and Deepening Local Expertise in Key Markets
LONDON, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CMI Media Group, the industry's leading media agency dedicated to healthcare, today announced a significant acceleration of its global expansion strategy with the opening of a new office in Paris, France, and the appointment of Aurélie Rizzo as Director, Global.
CMI Media Group Establishes Strategic Global Hub in Paris, Expanding Reach and Deepening Local Expertise in Key Markets
Negative
Proactive Investors
yesterday
WPP faces more turbulence as ad agencies eye modest Q3 recovery, says leading bank
Advertising agencies had a bruising second quarter, with the industry as a whole struggling to grow and WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) delivering the weakest numbers. UBS expects a modest recovery when the sector reports next month, but it has little faith that the London-listed ad and marketing giant will lead the way.
WPP faces more turbulence as ad agencies eye modest Q3 recovery, says leading bank
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
VML Achieves Global Winning Streak with Trio of Major Awards
VML earns top honors across Fast Company, Campaign Brief, the Gerety Awards NEW YORK , Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VML's global network received a trio of prestigious honors this week, being recognized by Fast Company, Campaign Brief, and the Gerety Awards.
VML Achieves Global Winning Streak with Trio of Major Awards
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
Kyndryl and VML Form Global Partnership to Unlock the Future of Customer Experience
First-of-a-kind collaboration enables brands to design personalized customer experiences informed by data and AI, powered by modern infrastructure NEW YORK , Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, and VML, a WPP (NYSE: WPP) global brand creative and digital transformation company, today announced a new partnership to reimagine how customers engage with brands through the power of artificial intelligence (AI), data and emerging technology.
Kyndryl and VML Form Global Partnership to Unlock the Future of Customer Experience
Positive
Proactive Investors
8 days ago
Investment bank hails WPP reshuffle as strong start under new leadership
Deutsche Bank has welcomed a shake-up at WPP PLC (LSE:WPP), describing it as a promising early move by new chief executive Mark Read's successor. The headline appointment is Devika Bulchandani, shifting from her role as chief executive of Ogilvy to become WPP's chief operating officer.
Investment bank hails WPP reshuffle as strong start under new leadership
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
9 days ago
CMI Media Group Unveils 2026 Media Inflation Report, Equipping Life Sciences with Critical Insights Amidst Evolving Landscape
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CMI Media Group, a leading WPP (NYSE: WPP) agency focused on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today announced the release of its highly anticipated 2026 Media Inflation Report.
CMI Media Group Unveils 2026 Media Inflation Report, Equipping Life Sciences with Critical Insights Amidst Evolving Landscape
Neutral
Reuters
12 days ago
Ad group WPP names Ogilvy chief Devika Bulchandani as COO
Advertising group WPP Plc named insider Devika Bulchandani as its chief operating officer on Friday, days after announcing the year-end retirement of Andrew Scott.
Ad group WPP names Ogilvy chief Devika Bulchandani as COO
Positive
Reuters
16 days ago
Hedge funds invest in WPP as Cindy Rose era starts, research shows
Cindy Rose took the helm at WPP on Monday tasked with turning around the British advertising group's financial performance, as analysis by Panmure Liberum showed hedge funds had significantly increased their holdings in the company.
Hedge funds invest in WPP as Cindy Rose era starts, research shows
Neutral
PRNewsWire
29 days ago
America's Best Unveils Major Brand Transformation: VML Relaunches Eye Care Retailer's Identity with the Powerful Message "Every Eye Deserves Better"
Brand's fresh, joyful new look designed to appeal to all Americans, conveying affordable access to high-quality eye care DULUTH, Ga. , Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Best, a retail brand of National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), is excited to announce today a monumental visual brand transformation that promises to continue redefining accessible eye care across the nation.
America's Best Unveils Major Brand Transformation: VML Relaunches Eye Care Retailer's Identity with the Powerful Message "Every Eye Deserves Better"
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of WPP plc - WPP
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of WPP plc (“WPP” or the “Company”) (NYSE: WPP).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at  newaction@pomlaw.com  or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of WPP plc - WPP
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