Ad giant WPP issues second profit warning this year. The stock is plunging.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 09 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
WPP's Profit Warning: WPP shares fell after the company issued its second profit warning of the year, citing reduced client spending and fewer new clients than expected.
Revenue Forecast Adjustment: The advertising giant now anticipates a 3% to 5% decline in comparable revenue for the year, revising its earlier forecast of flat to a 2% decrease, with a significant drop in sales during the second quarter.
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About WPP
WPP plc is a United Kingdom-based creative transformation company. The Company offers national and multinational clients a comprehensive range of communications, experience, commerce, and technology services. Its segments include Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. The Global Integrated Agencies segment includes creative agencies and media agencies. Its creative agencies provide advertising campaigns, experiences, e-commerce strategies and platforms, technology services such as CRM implementation, and more. The Company's media agencies connect brands with consumers - planning, buying and activating the distribution of creative content across the full range of media channels including digital display, search, social, television, print and billboards. The Public Relations segment helps clients communicate with their stakeholders, build reputation and manage risk. The Specialist Agencies provide customized services, including branding and design.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
