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Interpublic Group of Companies Inc · Q1 2025 earnings

Q1 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Interpublic reported Q1 2025 net revenue of $2.32B with a net loss of $85M and diluted loss per share of $0.23.

Net revenue was $2.32 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as organic growth trends and restructuring weighed on profitability. The company posted a net loss of $85 million (diluted LPS $0.23) versus year-ago profit. Client spending and new business pipelines remain key swing factors.

  • Q1 net revenue $2.32B.
  • Net loss $85M; diluted LPS $0.23.
  • Restructuring and macro ad spend affect margins.
  • Agency consolidation and AI tooling are strategic priorities.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.32B

Previous: $2.5B-6.9%
EPS (adj)

-$0.23

Previous: $0.36-163.9%
Organic Net Revenue Growth

-3.6%

No prior period
Adjusted EBITA Margin

9.3%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$21.5M

Previous: -$35.1M+38.7%
Net Income

-$85.4M

Previous: $110M-177.4%
Operating Income

-$42M

Previous: $184M-122.8%
Gross Profit

$202M

Previous: $288M-30.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Interpublic Group · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.32B

Q1 2025-6.9%vs Q1 2024
Beat estimate in 15 of 16 quarters(94%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Agency holding companies focus on organic growth, restructuring savings, and client retention.

Tailwinds

  • New business wins and cost actions can restore margins.
  • Digital and AI capabilities support client spending.

Headwinds

  • Macro ad budget cuts and client consolidation weigh on revenue.
  • Restructuring charges create near-term GAAP volatility.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 15 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2025

Historical avgQ1 2025

+1.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.2%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.8%

Avg return

30 days after

55%

37 / 67 earnings

Positive

+13.6%

Q4 2010

Best reaction

-18.9%

Q2 2011

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q3 2025-2.0%-2.7%
Q2 2025+6.9%+8.5%+10.4%
Q1 2025+4.5%+4.3%+0.2%
Q4 2024-1.4%-0.4%-2.7%
Q3 2024-5.0%-5.4%-7.7%
Q2 2024+1.1%+5.0%+8.3%
Q1 2024+0.5%+1.4%+1.3%
Q4 2023-4.5%-1.6%+0.0%
Q3 2023-1.2%-2.9%+6.3%
Q2 2023-14.0%-13.5%-14.8%
Q1 2023-2.2%-2.5%+3.2%
Q4 2022-2.7%-1.5%-11.5%
Q3 2022+3.6%+7.2%+17.6%
Q2 2022-1.5%-4.1%+0.8%
Q1 2022-4.1%-2.3%-7.0%
Q4 2021-11.4%-8.0%-16.4%
Q3 2021-2.8%
Q2 2021+9.1%
Q1 2021+7.4%
Q4 2020-6.9%
Q3 2020+6.4%
Q2 2020+0.0%
Q1 2020+4.8%
Q4 2019+7.8%
Q3 2019+2.9%
Q2 2019-0.0%
Q1 2019+5.5%
Q4 2018+6.3%
Q3 2018+8.7%
Q2 2018+1.9%
Q1 2018-3.7%
Q4 2017+12.8%
Q3 2017-5.5%
Q2 2017-16.2%
Q1 2017-2.1%
Q4 2016+6.3%
Q3 2016+1.6%
Q2 2016-4.5%
Q1 2016+0.0%
Q4 2015+1.7%
Q3 2015+3.7%
Q2 2015+4.9%
Q1 2015-1.7%
Q4 2014+5.6%
Q3 2014+4.0%
Q2 2014+3.8%
Q1 2014+3.3%
Q4 2013-4.1%
Q3 2013-6.3%
Q2 2013-0.9%
Q1 2013+5.0%
Q4 2012+0.7%
Q3 2012-4.3%
Q2 2012-7.9%
Q1 2012+5.6%
Q4 2011+8.2%
Q3 2011+6.3%
Q2 2011-18.9%
Q1 2010-5.4%
Q1 2011+1.9%
Q4 2010+13.6%
Q4 2008+13.6%
Q3 2009-2.1%
Q3 2010-2.1%
Q2 2010+10.8%
Q4 2009+10.8%
Q2 2009+10.8%

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