- ISIN
- US92937A1025
- CUSIP
- 92937A102
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Advertising Agencies
- IPO Date
- Mar 26, 1990
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $3.88B
- Enterprise Value
- $10.43B
- EPS (TTM)
- £1.51
- PE Ratio
- 9.04
- PEG Ratio
- 0.12
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- £28.29B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- £4.60B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- £2.22B
- Year Range
- $14.81 - $36.66
- ROA (TTM)
- 1.36%
- ROE (TTM)
- 12.87%
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Performance
WPP Performance Chart
WPP plc (WPP) is down 17.5% since the beginning of the year. At $18 per share, WPP is trading 50.8% below its 52-week high of $37. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WPP shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $336.
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Returns By Period
WPP plc (WPP) has returned -17.47% so far this year and -45.96% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WPP has returned -11.81% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
WPP plc
- 1D
- 0.33%
- 1M
- -1.24%
- YTD
- -17.47%
- 6M
- -15.86%
- 1Y
- -45.96%
- 3Y*
- -26.62%
- 5Y*
- -19.59%
- 10Y*
- -11.81%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
WPP Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, WPP's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Feb 1992 with a return of +117.7%, while the worst month was Nov 1990 at -65.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, WPP closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 13, 1992 with a return of +47.1%, while the worst single day was Nov 20, 1990 at -51.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -7.03% | -10.92% | -16.40% | 16.33% | 2.82% | -0.34% | -17.47% | ||||||
| 2025 | -7.63% | -14.57% | -6.41% | 1.58% | 4.80% | -9.84% | -22.65% | -1.99% | -5.61% | -22.62% | 5.80% | 11.91% | -53.53% |
| 2024 | 1.79% | -7.37% | 5.69% | 6.22% | 3.95% | -9.83% | 5.59% | -1.18% | 7.10% | 4.58% | 4.15% | -5.98% | 13.55% |
| 2023 | 19.04% | 5.42% | -3.52% | -2.70% | -8.19% | 1.00% | 4.71% | -11.58% | -7.89% | -1.44% | 4.07% | 6.23% | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 3.12% | -9.52% | -7.14% | -5.44% | -6.16% | -10.96% | 6.66% | -20.48% | -4.01% | 9.25% | 19.93% | -6.84% | -31.96% |
| 2021 | -3.96% | 14.54% | 7.41% | 5.67% | 2.47% | -0.65% | -4.56% | 4.95% | -1.27% | 9.36% | -3.73% | 8.46% | 43.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
WPP plc has an annualized alpha of 0.74%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.
- This stock participated in 133.22% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.27% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.74%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.17
- Upside Capture
- 96.27%
- Downside Capture
- 133.22%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WPP ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WPP plc (WPP) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| WPP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.98 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.99 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.83 | 1.37 | -0.54 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.80 | 2.78 | -3.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.12 | 12.44 | -13.56 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WPP plc provided a 5.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.01 | $2.04 | $2.49 | $2.42 | $2.16 | $1.85 | $3.06 | $3.84 | $4.03 | $3.91 | $3.34 | $3.22 |
Dividend yield | 5.61% | 9.09% | 4.85% | 5.09% | 4.38% | 2.45% | 5.66% | 5.47% | 7.35% | 4.32% | 3.01% | 2.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WPP plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.51 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.04 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.49 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.16 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.85 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
WPP plc has a dividend yield of 5.61%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
WPP plc has a payout ratio of 234.86%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the WPP plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the WPP plc was 95.30%, occurring on Oct 6, 1992. Recovery took 1620 trading sessions.
The current WPP plc drawdown is 75.45%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1992 bear market1992 | -95.30%Oct 1992 | 2y 2mo | 6y 5mo | 8y 7moAug 1990 - Mar 1999 |
2026 bear market2026 | -79.99%Mar 2026 | 9y 6mo | — | 9y 9moSep 2016 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -74.59%Nov 2008 | 8y 8mo | 4y 3mo | 13y 4dMar 2000 - Mar 2013 |
2014 correction2014 | -19.43%Oct 2014 | 9mo 16d | 3mo 21d | 1y 1moJan 2014 - Feb 2015 |
2000 correction2000 | -19.08%Feb 2000 | 7d | 14d | 21dFeb 2000 - Mar 2000 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WPP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -95.30% | -56.78% | -38.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -57.55% | -9.10% | -48.45% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -71.59% | -18.90% | -52.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -77.69% | -25.43% | -52.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -79.99% | -33.92% | -46.07% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -75.45% | -1.80% | -73.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -42.53% | -10.71% | -31.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 40.93% | 2.03% | +38.90% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of WPP plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how WPP plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for WPP, comparing it with other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, WPP has a P/E ratio of 9.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WPP compared to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. WPP currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WPP relative to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, WPP has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WPP in comparison with other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, WPP has a P/B value of 1.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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