Interpublic Group of Comp

IPG closed the 2026 financial year with record figures: revenue rose 16.8% to 414.3 million AUD, EBITDA increased 19.4% to 55.4 million AUD and EPS grew 17.4% to 29.7 cents. Net debt fell to 16.4 million AUD, operating free cash flow was 46.8 million AUD and the dividend was raised by 16.7%. Strong growth came mainly from the data centre segment (+27%) and other AI-related infrastructure markets; management expects continued momentum in 2027 and sees Addelec, after restructuring measures, on track to return to profit. » More on de.investing.com

IPG reported total revenue of $2.5 billion for Q2 2025 with an organic net revenue decline of 3.5%, driven mainly by international markets. Despite the revenue drop, adjusted EBITA margin rose to a record high of 18.1%; adjusted EBITA amounted to $393.7 million and adjusted earnings per share were $0.75. The company raised its full-year estimate for restructuring charges to $375–400 million, repurchased $98.3 million of stock, and maintains a strong liquidity position of $3.06 billion. For 2025 IPG expects an organic revenue decline of 1–2%, is focused on margin expansion, cost discipline and technology investments such as the AI platform Interact, and is preparing the merger with Omnicom. » More on de.investing.com

Interpublic Group sticks to its forecast of a 1–2% organic revenue decline for the year, after a 3.5% drop in the first half. CEO Philippe Grokowski told the Bank of America conference the company is accelerating AI integration as a growth driver and introducing new hybrid compensation models. The merger with Omnicom is proceeding as planned and is expected to deliver strategic synergies. Improved margins from a transformation program and strong performance in media, data and health are offsetting client losses. » More on de.investing.com