WPP plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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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 marketing strategy, creative ideation, production, commerce, influencer marketing, social media management, and technology implementation services; media strategy, planning, buying and activation, commerce media, data analytics, and consulting services; and media management, public affairs, reputation, risk and crisis management, social media management, and strategic advisory services. The company also provides brand consulting, brand identity, product and service design, and corporate and brand publication services. WPP plc was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
7.75
PB ratio
111.89
Dividend yield
5.52%
Beta
0.53
Market cap
£2.84B
Enterprise value
£7.21B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Advertising Agencies / Communication Services |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 98655 |
| Website | https://www.wpp.com |
| Mailing address | Sea Containers 18 Upper Ground London SE1 9GL United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 20 7282 4600 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
5.52%
Dividend amount
£0.15
Payout ratio
113.87%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
WPP plc paid £0.15 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 04 Jun 2026.The dividend payout ratio is 113.87%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.WPP dividend payout ratio is more than 90% making it difficult for the company to maintain the dividends and increase it year by year.
Company Executives
As of Mar 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on WPP plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Cindy Rose Quackenbush O.B.E. | CEO & Director | 59 | |
| Ms. Joanne Wilson | CFO & Director | 50 | |
| Ms. Devika Bulchandani | Chief Operating Officer | ||
| Mr. Stephan Pretorius | Chief Technology Officer | ||
| Mr. Dominic Shine | Chief Information Officer | ||
| Mr. Thomas A. Singlehurst C.F.A. | Group Investor Relations Director | ||
| Ms. Andrea Harris Esq. | Group Chief Counsel | 58 | |
| Mr. Christian Juhl | President of Corporate Development | ||
| Mr. Michael Frohlich | Chief Marketing & Corporate Affairs Officer | ||
| Ms. Marie-Claire Barker | Chief People Officer |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
-1.59%
Operating margin
2.34%
Return on assets
0.96%
Return on equity
-5.29%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of WPP plc is 2.84B and its enterprise value is 7.21B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of WPP is 0.53. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of WPP is 11.48.
The WPP's stocks Beta value is 0.53 making it 47% less volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
WPP plc (LSE:WPP) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is WPP plc's Stock Symbol?
WPP plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "WPP".
2. What is WPP plc's stock price today?
One share of WPP stock can currently be purchased for approximately £263.4.
3. How can I contact WPP plc?
WPP plc's mailing address is Sea Containers 18 Upper Ground London SE1 9GL United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 20 7282 4600.
4. What is WPP plc's official website?
The official website of WPP plc is https://www.wpp.com.