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Interpublic Group is among the world's largest advertising holding companies based on annual revenue. It provides traditional advertising services along with digital and other services such as public relations through various acquisitions. IPG has made these services available in over 100 countries. The company generates about 65% of revenue in the US and 17% in the UK and Europe. IPG agreed to merge with Omnicom in December 2024, pending regulatory approval.

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U.S. major indices traded lower at midday Wednesday, pressured by sharp declines in tech and semiconductor stocks after Washington tightened chip <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">export restrictions to China.</a>
The U.S. government has barred Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) from selling its H20 chips to China — a move that could wipe out an estimated $5.5 billion from the company's projected quarterly revenue. Nvidia shares slid nearly 7%.
Other chipmakers also felt the heat. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) dropped 6% as its MI308 chips fall under the new licensing requirements.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) sank 3.4%, extending the sector&#8217;s losses. Adding to the drag, Dutch chip equipment giant ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) missed quarterly revenue estimates, sending its shares down 5%.
On the macro front, March retail sales surprised to the upside, rising 1.4% month-over-month — topping forecasts of 1.3% and marking the strongest monthly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44837237/march-retail-sales-post-highest-surge-in-over-two-years-as-us-consumers-anticipate-tariff-jitters">gain since January 2023.</a>
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar saw renewed selling pressure, with the dollar index dipping back below 100. Treasury yields were little changed, with the 10-year yield holding steady near 4.33%.
Gold continued its stellar run, surging 2.5% to a fresh record high of $3,320 per ounce as demand for safe-haven assets remains robust.
In commodities, oil prices rebounded sharply, with WTI crude climbing 2% to $62 a barrel. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) also edged up 1.3% to around $84,500.
All eyes are now on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is set to speak at the Economic Club of Chicago later this afternoon.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,318.86</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,872.38</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,340.12</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,501.22</td>
<td>-1.7%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 11:30 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $532.68.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.1% to $403.09.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;tanked 1.7% to $450.31.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.5% to $185.84.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.1%; the&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 2.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Gainers On Wednesday</h3>
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<td>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)</td>
<td>5.39%</td>
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<td>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</td>
<td>4.33%</td>
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<td>The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>)</td>
<td>4.17%</td>
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<td>APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>)</td>
<td>3.92%</td>
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<td>The Mosaic Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>)</td>
<td>3.84%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst 5 Losers On Wednesday</h3>
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<td>J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>)</td>
<td>-8.40%</td>
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<td>NVIDIA Corporation </td>
<td>-6.81%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.</td>
<td>-5.81%</td>
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<td>KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>-4.77%</td>
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<td>The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>)</td>
<td>-4.71%</td>
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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 4 analysts have published ratings on The Interpublic Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) in the last three months.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $34.25, along with a high estimate of $39.00 and a low estimate of $27.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $31.00, the current average has increased by 10.48%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744722078_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive The Interpublic Group. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jason Bazinet &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $35.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Adam Berlin &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $27.00&#x7C;$29.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Karnovsky &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $39.00&#x7C;$32.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Julien Roch &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $36.00&#x7C;$32.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to The Interpublic Group. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of The Interpublic Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for The Interpublic Group's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into The Interpublic Group's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IPG/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on The Interpublic Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know The Interpublic Group Better</h2>
Interpublic Group is among the world's largest advertising holding companies based on annual revenue. It provides traditional advertising services along with digital and other services such as public relations through various acquisitions. IPG has made these services available in over 100 countries. The company generates about 65% of revenue in the US and 17% in the UK and Europe. IPG agreed to merge with Omnicom in December 2024, pending regulatory approval.
<h3>A Deep Dive into The Interpublic Group's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: The Interpublic Group's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -5.5%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Communication Services sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The Interpublic Group's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 12.06%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The Interpublic Group's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.16% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The Interpublic Group's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.95%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The Interpublic Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.12, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.49%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst David Karnovsky maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $119 to $116 on Jan. 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $110 to $99 on Dec. 10, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 18, Omnicom and Interpublic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) announced that each company&#8217;s respective stockholders approved Omnicom&#8217;s previously announced acquisition of Interpublic.</li>
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<li>Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $47 to $44 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.02%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst David Karnovsky upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight and increased the price target from $32 to $39 on Jan. 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight and increased the price target from $26 to $34 on Dec. 10, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 18, Omnicom and Interpublic announced that each company&#8217;s respective stockholders approved Omnicom&#8217;s previously announced acquisition of Interpublic.</li>
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If the deal goes through, it would be the first major outside investment since Musk's takeover.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">X&#8217;s Financial Moves and the Road to Recovery</h2>
Since Musk took control, has had a tough time holding on to advertisers. According to <a href="https://www.actionsxchangerepository.fidelity.com/ShowDocument/ComplianceEnvelope.htm?_fax=-18%2342%23-61%23-110%23114%2378%23117%2320%23-1%2396%2339%23-62%23-21%2386%23-100%2337%2316%2335%23-68%2391%23-66%2354%23103%23-16%2369%23-30%2358%23-20%2376%23-84%23-11%23-87%2348%23-52%23-21%23-96%23-58%23-33%23-107%23-46%2393%23113%23-112%23127%23-42%23-97%2330%23-58%23-24%23-27%23-119%2394%23-121%23-102%23-69%23-71%23-99%2338%2353%23-51%2361%23-106%23-18%23-43%23-106%23-20%23-31%2385%23-55%235%2388%23-74%2371%23107%23-82%23-3%23-86%23-27%23-57%23-125%2342%23119%2357%23-111%2321%2363%23-99%2317%23-28%2320%23-38%23-101%23113%2380%23-77%23-4%23">Fidelity Investments</a>, the company's valuation dropped nearly 72% by October, largely because of concerns over content moderation and brand safety. Advertising revenue took a hit, and many major brands pulled their spending. But now, there are signs of a comeback.
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In December, as mentioned by Bloomberg, Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, reached a valuation of $350 billion, cementing its status as the most valuable private tech firm.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, secured $6 billion in funding at a $50 billion valuation and could soon see that number climb to $75 billion. X holds a 10% stake in xAI, which ties its future to the fast-growing AI sector.
To add value, X has integrated xAI's Grok 3 AI model into its platform. As claimed by the company, <a href="https://x.com/grok/status/1891793693020991658">Grok 3 outperforms </a>AI systems from Google (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>, GOOGL)), OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek. Following its release, X raised the price of its Premium+ subscription to nearly $50 a month as part of a push to generate more revenue outside of advertising.
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Still, ad revenue hasn't fully bounced back. In line with industry reports, X's U.S. ad sales were down 28% year-over-year in 2024. However, some brands are returning. CEO Linda Yaccarino <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R9LtHiZ74w">said in early January</a> that 90% of advertisers who had previously left have resumed spending on the platform.
X has appeared to be pressuring advertising giant Interpublic Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) to increase client spending on the platform, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/x-hinted-at-possible-deal-trouble-in-talks-with-ad-giant-to-increase-spending-feb122a6">according to The Wall Street Journal</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interpublic leadership saw a phone call from an attorney from X as a threat that its planned $13 billion merger with Omnicom Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMC#NYSE">OMC</a>) could be slowed down or blocked by the incoming Trump administration due to Musk's expected role in the government, The Journal reported.&nbsp;
Musk also is dealing with legal troubles. The Securities and Exchange Commission on Jan. 14 <a href="https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26219">announced a lawsuit</a> against Musk for allegedly not timely disclosing he purchased more than 5% of Twitter's common stock in March 2022. The regulator said the lack of timely disclosure allowed Musk to save $150 million on the deal.&nbsp;
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'IPG Nears Sale Of R/GA To A Management-Led Group Backed By Private Equity' - AdAge

UBS analyst Adam Berlin upgrades Interpublic Gr of Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) from Sell to Neutral and lowers the price target from $29 to $27.

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UBS Upgrades Interpublic Gr of Cos to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $27

Interpublic Group shares are trading lower after the company missed Q4 earnings and revenue estimates.

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) shares are trading slightly higher in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43652720/ipg-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">premarket session on Wednesday.</a>
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.11, missing the street view of $1.17. Revenue before billable expenses of $2.434 billion (down 5.9% year over year) missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.518 billion.
During the quarter, foreign currency translation decreased revenue by 0.5%, net divestitures reduced it by 3.6%, leading to a 1.8% drop in organic revenue.
The company also&nbsp;authorized a new program to repurchase,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43653279/interpublic-declares-common-stock-dividend-and-announces-new-share-repurchase-program" rel="noreferrer noopener"> from time to time, up to $155 million</a>. The authorization under the new program is in addition to remaining for repurchase under the program announced in 2024.
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&#8220;Today we are reporting an organic revenue increase of 20 basis points for the full year 2024, along with adjusted EBITA margin in-line with our forecast of 16.6%. Our strong margin result reflects continued effective operating discipline by our teams, notwithstanding the challenges of the past year,&#8221; said Philippe Krakowsky, CEO.
As of December end, cash and equivalents totaled $2.19 billion, compared to $2.39 billion in the year-ago period. Total debt was $2.96 billion.
The CEO mentioned that the company plans an accelerated business transformation in 2025, focusing on cost savings and improved efficiency, targeting a 16.6% adjusted EBITA margin despite revenue challenges.
Price Action: IPG shares are trading higher by 0.40% to $27.28 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Interpublic Struggles With Revenue Decline In Q4, CEO Promises Business Transformation Strategies To Cut Costs

Interpublic Has Declared A Quarterly Dividend Of $0.33 Per Share, Payable On March 17, To Holders Of Record At The Close Of Business On March 3

Buybacks

Interpublic Announces New $155M Buyback Program

Interpublic Gr of Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.11 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.17 by 5.13 percent. This is a 5.93 percent decrease over earnings of $1.18 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.434 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.518 billion by 3.35 percent. This is a 5.88 percent decrease over sales of $2.586 billion the same period last year.

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Interpublic Gr of Cos Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $1.11 Misses $1.17 Estimate, Sales $2.434B Miss $2.518B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 12, 2025

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.67%</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintained a Sector Perform rating and raised the price target from $47 to $47.5 on Jan. 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst John Hodulik maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $44 to $45 on Dec. 20, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 24, Verizon reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter GAAP EPS and revenue results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.51%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst David Karnovsky upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight and increased the price target from $32 to $39 on Jan. 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $26 to $34 on Dec. 10, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Dec. 9, 2024, Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMC#NYSE">OMC</a>) agreed Monday to acquire Interpublic Group of Companies in a stock-for-stock transaction.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSTK#NYSE">SSTK</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.16%</li>
<li>Needham analyst Bernie McTernan maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $55 to $45 on Jan. 13, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Andrew Boone reiterated a Market Perform rating on Jan. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan.7, Getty Images and Shutterstock announced a $3.7 billion merger.</li>
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Interpublic Group Announces Sale of R/GA to Truelink Capital

SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates ALVR, WMPN, IPG, TURN on Behalf of Shareholders

Omnicom and Interpublic Receive Second Request from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission

Stockholders Approve Omnicom's Proposed Acquisition of Interpublic

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