News and Announcements

WPP jumps over 24pc as profit growth defies revenue slide

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Thursday 06 Aug 2026

(Sharecast News) - Shares in advertising giant WPP were sharply higher in early trade after revealing it had delivered higher first‑half operating profits despite a drop in revenues, with margins improving as cost savings and lower severance helped offset weaker client spend.
WPP said reported operating profits rose 18.1% to £261m,...

Sign up for free or to read the full story

Email this article to a friend

or share it with one of these popular networks:


Article Archive

Top of Page