Added to YB: 2026-09-02
Pitch date: 2026-08-30
WPP [neutral]
WPP plc
-3.17%
current return
Author Info
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Company Info
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.
Market Cap
GBP 4.1B
Pitch Price
GBP 3.82
Price Target
N/A
Dividend
3.92%
EV/EBITDA
11.22
P/E
-17.14
EV/Sales
0.69
Sector
Media
Category
N/A
August 2026 - Recovery Plays - WPP plc
WPP (pass): WPP has risen more than 50% in six months and trades at 7.3x forecast FY12/26 EPS, falling to 7.0x for FY12/27, with a well-covered yield of roughly 4%. However, forecast EPS growth is 4%, leverage is around 2.2x and negative NTAV exceeds £5bn — more than its market cap. Prior bid rumors are insufficient to justify further work, so the stock is a pass.
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