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Investing.com - BofA Securities has reduced its price target on Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG) to $87.00 from $90.00 while maintaining a Neutral rating on the advertising company’s stock. According to InvestingPro data, IPG currently trades at $25.35 with a P/E ratio of 16.99, and appears undervalued compared to its Fair Value estimate.
The price target adjustment comes as Interpublic Group released what BofA Securities analyst Adrien de Saint Hilaire described as "likely the last time as a public company," with its acquisition by Omnicom expected to close later this month.
The quarterly results presented a mixed picture according to the analyst, with organic growth falling short of expectations while cost savings exceeded targets. InvestingPro data confirms IPG’s challenges with weak gross profit margins of 23.94%, though the company maintains a solid financial health rating of "GOOD" overall.
BofA Securities identified potential risks including overlapping savings with the announced $750 million cost synergy plan and the possibility that aggressive stand-alone savings and synergies could create operational disruption, increase employee turnover, and ultimately elevate client churn.
The firm reduced its pro forma 2026/27 EPS estimates by 1-2% and based its new price objective on 8x pro forma 2026 estimated EPS, down from the previous 8.5x multiple, while noting that significant share buybacks will likely support EPS growth despite concerns around organic sales trends. Despite these challenges, InvestingPro data shows IPG has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, currently offering a 5.21% yield, and operates with a moderate debt level.
In other recent news, Omnicom Group reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.24, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.16. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $4.04 billion, slightly ahead of the $4.02 billion forecast by analysts. This performance was driven by a 4.0% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year, with organic growth contributing 2.6% and favorable currency translation adding 1.4%. Additionally, Omnicom has extended the expiration date of its exchange offers for Interpublic Group’s outstanding notes from October 31 to November 28, 2025. This extension is aligned with the anticipated completion of the merger between Omnicom and Interpublic Group by the end of November. Under the exchange offers, Omnicom will issue new notes in exchange for Interpublic Group’s outstanding notes, contingent upon the merger’s closure. These recent developments highlight significant corporate actions and financial performance for Omnicom Group.
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