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The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG)

Listed on NYSE • Communication Services / Advertising Agencies
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Overview

The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. provides advertising and marketing services worldwide. It operates in two segments, Integrated Agency Networks (IAN) and IPG DXTRA. The company offers consumer advertising, digital marketing, communications planning and media buying, public relations, and specialized communications disciplines, as well as data science services. It also provides various diversified services, including meeting and event production, sports and entertainment marketing, corporate and brand identity, and strategic marketing consulting. The company was formerly known as McCann-Erickson Incorporated and changed its name to The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. in January 1961. The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Key Information

Symbol: IPG
CEO: Philippe Krakowsky
Exchange: NYSE
CIK: 0000051644
SEC Filings: View SEC →

Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)

Price
25.2
Change
-0.07
Change %
-0.28%
Open
25.24
Previous Close
25.27
High
25.55
Low
25.03
Volume
3,602,633
Market Cap
9,229,913,088
EV/EBITDA
7.57

Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)

Shares Outstanding
366,266,390
FloatShares
364,211,636
Float Ratio
99.44%
Shares Short
26,772,324
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
9.80%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
3.82 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
0.46%
Held Percent Institutions
98.42%

Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)

Earnings
Earnings Date 2025-11-10
Earnings Call
Avg EPS Estimate 0.7304
Low EPS Estimate 0.6528
High EPS Estimate 0.7749
Revenue
Avg Revenue Forecast 2,187,200,000
Low Revenue Forecast 2,178,400,000
High Revenue Forecast 2,196,000,000

IPG Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability

Field Value Description
Cash Holdings$1,564,400,000Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations.
Quick Ratio0.978The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe.
Current Ratio1.068The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity.
Total Debt$4,184,699,904Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden.

IPG Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability

Field Value Description
EBITDA$1,719,699,968EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations.
Operating Cash Flow$958,899,968Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability.
Free Cash Flow$934,275,008Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment.
Gross Margin23.60%Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability.
Operating Margin17.04%Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs.
Profit Margin4.99%Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability.

IPG Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability

Field Value Description
Debt/Equity Ratio110.56%Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure.
Total Debt$4,184,699,904Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability.

IPG Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion

Field Value Description
Revenue Growth (YoY)-6.60%Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion.
Earnings Growth (YoY)-22.80%Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability.

Financial Data for IPG (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)

Field Value Description
Current Price$25.2Latest stock trading price
Price Target (High)$39Analyst highest expected price
Price Target (Low)$25.6Analyst lowest expected price
Price Target (Average)$33.2Average target price across analysts
Price Target (Median)$35Median of target prices
Average Rating Score0Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell)
Consensus RecommendationnoneConsensus rating
Analyst Coverage Count8Number of analysts providing estimates
Cash Holdings$1,564,400,000Total cash held by the company
Cash per Share$4.27Cash value per outstanding share
Total Debt$4,184,699,904Company's total debt
Quick Ratio0.978Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory)
Current Ratio1.068Overall short-term liquidity
Debt/Equity Ratio110.56%Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity
EBITDA$1,719,699,968Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization
Total Revenue$8,846,600,192Total company revenue
Revenue per Share$23.807Total revenue divided by shares outstanding
Gross Profit23.60%Revenue minus cost of goods sold
Return on Assets5.39%Net income / Total assets
Return on Equity11.93%Net income / Shareholder equity
Earnings Growth (YoY)-22.80%Year-over-year EPS growth
Revenue Growth (YoY)-6.60%Year-over-year revenue growth
Gross Margin23.60%Gross profit / Total revenue
EBITDA Margin19.44%EBITDA / Revenue
Operating Margin17.04%Operating income / Revenue
Profit Margin4.99%Net income / Revenue
Free Cash Flow$934,275,008Cash left after capital expenditures
Operating Cash Flow$958,899,968Cash from core business operations
CurrencyUSDReported in US dollars
Last Updated2025-11-05Data source from Yahoo