Report

QuickView: 2016 - a maxi-quadrennial year

A good Q1 performance showed year-on-year net sales growth slightly ahead of budget at 3.2% (constant currency, like-for-like), with the US, UK and Western Continental Europe in the vanguard. 2016 is set to be a strong year for advertising, with the normal even year effect boosted by the forthcoming Rio Olympics, UEFA Euro Football Championship and US presidential election. WPP’s strong forecast earnings growth, 12% CAGR 2015-17e (in a 10-15% target range), provides scope for rating expansion.
Underlying
WPP Plc

WPP is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. is a communications services organization providing national and multinational clients a range of communications services. Co. is organized into four operating segments: Advertising and Media Investment Management; Data Investment Management; Public Relations and Public Affairs; and Branding and Identity, Healthcare and Specialist Communications. This last reportable segment includes WPP Digital and direct, digital, promotional & relationship marketing.

Provider
Edison Investment Research
Edison Investment Research

Edison is an investment research and advisory company, with offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East and AsiaPac. The heart of Edison is our world renowned equity research platform and deep multi-sector expertise. At Edison Investment Research, our research is widely read by international investors, advisors and stakeholders. Edison Advisors leverages our core research platform to provide differentiated services including investor relations and strategic consulting.

.

Other Reports on these Companies
Other Reports from Edison Investment Research

ResearchPool Subscriptions

Get the most out of your insights

Get in touch