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09 Aug 2026, 17:04 UTC · 2h ago
WPP H1 Earnings Call Highlights
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WPP expects like-for-like revenue less pass-through costs to decline by the low to mid-single digits for the second half of 2026. — Continued revenue contraction into the second half signals that the business has not yet hit a floor, delaying the return to growth.
-0.60The company expects second-half operating margins to decline by as much as 200 basis points year-over-year due to increased investment in growth drivers and incentives. — A projected margin squeeze in the near term suggests profitability will be pressured as the company spends to pivot its business model.
-0.40Like-for-like revenue declines improved from 6.7% in Q1 to 2.8% in Q2, with China returning to double-digit growth in the second quarter. — The narrowing of losses and recovery in China provide evidence of the 'stabilization phase' management is claiming.
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WPP ranked first in J.P. Morgan’s net new business rankings for the first half of the year, securing several major global accounts. — Strong new business momentum acts as a leading indicator for future revenue recovery, offsetting current declines.
+0.20Adjusted net debt decreased by £326 million year-over-year to £2.9 billion. — Deleveraging improves the company's balance sheet health and reduces financial risk during a restructuring period.
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Despite revenue declines, the company showed improving quarterly trends, successful new business wins, and progress on its restructuring plan.
Mentioned as having an expanded partnership with WPP for its marketing platform.
AWS is mentioned as having an expanded partnership with WPP for its marketing platform.
Mentioned as having an expanded partnership with WPP for its marketing platform.
Mentioned as having an expanded partnership with WPP for its marketing platform.
Mentioned as having an expanded partnership with WPP for its marketing platform.
[a_to_b] The Estée Lauder Companies is listed as a new business win for WPP.
[a_to_b] Coca-Cola provided a Diet Coke assignment in EMEA to WPP.
[a_to_b] L'Oréal is listed as a client for WPP Enterprise Solutions and a renewed client in Australia and New Zealand.
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[a_to_b] Toyota is listed as a renewed client for WPP in Europe.
[mutual] WPP highlighted expanded partnerships with Adobe integrated into its WPP Open platform.
[mutual] WPP highlighted expanded partnerships with AWS (Amazon) integrated into its WPP Open platform.
[mutual] WPP highlighted expanded partnerships with Meta integrated into its WPP Open platform.
[mutual] WPP highlighted expanded partnerships with Microsoft integrated into its WPP Open platform.
[mutual] WPP highlighted expanded partnerships with Google integrated into its WPP Open platform.
