IPG faces persistent top-line headwinds, evidenced by a 5.1% year-over-year revenue decline in 2025Q3, which complicates the firm's ability to maintain consistent profitability.
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Revenue growth remains in a contractionary phase, with a 5.1% year-over-year decline in 2025Q3 and operating margins exhibiting high sensitivity to cost fluctuations, dropping from 19.9% in 2024Q4 to 8.8% in 2025Q3.
The recent acquisition of IPG is expected to unlock $750 million in synergies, strengthening capabilities and financial performance.
The Wall Street consensus price target of $36.57 represents a potential upside of +48.8% from the current trading price of $24.57.
IPG is one of the world's leading advertising and marketing services companies, with a strong legacy since 1930.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2025Latest Nov 10, 2025 | $0.73+2.8% vs $0.71 | $2.5B+2.1% vs $2.4B |
Q3 2025 Jul 22, 2025 | $0.75+33.5% vs $0.56 | $2.5B+17.0% vs $2.2B |
Q2 2025 Apr 24, 2025 | $0.33+26.9% vs $0.26 | $2.3B+17.1% vs $2.0B |
Q1 2025 Feb 12, 2025 | $1.11-3.5% vs $1.15 | $2.9B+34.7% vs $2.1B |
Benchmark IPG against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24.57 | $8.93B | 13.43 | -1.81% | 6.45% | 17.33% | 5.35% | |
| $86.37 | $23.7B | -319.89 | 10.09% | 2.85% | 6.42% | 3.11% | |
| $27.26 | $5.88B | -20.34 | -8.08% | 0.51% | 4.45% | 7.83% | |
| $8.83 | $171.41M | -1.41 | -8.23% | -11.17% | -33.27% | — | |
| $166.82 | $2.65B | 28.57 | 14.34% | 6.1% | 26.67% | — | |
| $2.54 | $225.68M | -7.47 | 10.64% | -10.27% | -16.3% | — |
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Dec 2, 2025·SEC
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The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) reported $10.21B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $10.69B in fiscal year 2024. That is 391% more than the $2.18B of fiscal year 1995.
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) revenue fell by 1.8% in fiscal year 2024, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) earned $551.6M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 5.4% net margin).
Yes. The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) pays a dividend that yields 5.35% at the current price, a high yield.
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) had a return on equity (ROE) of 17.3% in fiscal year 2024. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) generated $806.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
