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Key Takeaways Omnicom's Q3 earnings rose 21.9% y/y to $2.73 per share, while revenues grew 59.1% to $6.42 billion.Integrated Media posted more than 10% organic gains, while Core Operations margins reached 18.2%.OMC targets 5% organic revenue growth & $900 million in cost synergies for 2026, alongside major buybacks. Omnicom (OMC - Free Report) reported strong third-quarter 2026 results, with earnings and revenues topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

OMC’s earnings of $2.73 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.9% and increased 21.9% from the year-ago quarter. Revenues of $6.42 billion topped the consensus estimate by 4.5% and rose 59.1% year over year. The increase primarily reflected the Interpublic Group acquisition. Core Operations delivered 7.2% organic revenue growth, led by Integrated Media and Experiential businesses.

OMC's Core Operations Sustain Growth MomentumCore Operations revenues increased 7.3% year over year to $6.01 billion. Organic growth contributed $400.8 million, while favorable foreign-currency translation added $3.4 million. Acquisitions contributed another $3.2 million. Core Operations exclude businesses already divested or classified as held for sale.

Management attributed the performance to stronger competitive positioning, expanded client relationships and integrated service offerings. Omnicom secured assignments from Novo Nordisk, U.S. Bank, L'Oréal and CVS Health. The company extended its Mercedes contract through 2029 and secured an integrated assignment for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Omnicom's Integrated Media Business Leads GrowthIntegrated Media generated $3.19 billion, representing 53% of Core Operations revenues. The discipline recorded organic growth exceeding 10%, supported by demand for media, commerce, data, customer relationship management, consulting and content automation services.

Advertising revenues were $935.4 million, accounting for 15.6% of the total. The discipline declined organically by a mid-single-digit percentage, although its performance improved from the first half of 2026.

OMC's Other Disciplines Deliver Mixed ResultsPublic Relations contributed $678.3 million, representing 11.3% of Core Operations revenues, and recorded low-single-digit organic growth. Experiential & Other generated $644.3 million, accounting for 10.7%, with double-digit organic growth supported by FIFA World Cup-related activities.

Health revenues totaled $566.6 million, representing 9.4% of Core Operations revenues, and declined marginally organically. Management does not expect Experiential & Other to grow in the fourth quarter, indicating that the recent boost from major sporting events could moderate.

Omnicom's Regional Growth Favors the United StatesThe United States generated $3.62 billion, representing 60.2% of Core Operations revenues, and delivered 10% organic growth. Latin America contributed $226.8 million, expanding organically at a mid-single-digit rate.

Euro Markets & Other Europe generated $721.1 million, while the United Kingdom contributed $555.7 million. Asia-Pacific revenues reached $573.1 million. Europe and Asia-Pacific recorded mid-single-digit organic growth, while the United Kingdom declined by a low-single-digit percentage. Middle East & Africa revenues totaled $145.7 million, with organic growth declining by a mid-single-digit percentage amid regional conflict.

OMC's Margins Expand on Integration SynergiesAdjusted EBITA from Core Operations increased 21.1% to $1.10 billion. The related margin expanded 200 basis points to 18.2%, primarily reflecting cost-reduction synergies and organic revenue growth, partially offset by investments in technology platforms and talent.

On a consolidated basis, adjusted EBITA surged 73.6% to $1.13 billion, while the adjusted EBITA margin improved to 17.6% from 16.1%. Reported operating income rose to $991.7 million from $530.1 million, supported by revenue growth and the Interpublic acquisition.

Omnicom's Operating Costs Reflect IntegrationOperating expenses increased to $5.43 billion from $3.51 billion, primarily due to the Interpublic acquisition. The quarter included $40.4 million in integration and transaction costs and $84.7 million in severance and repositioning expenses. A $106.8 million gain from a subsidiary disposition partly offset these charges.

Net interest expense rose to $104.2 million from $43.2 million, mainly reflecting acquired debt and refinancing activities. The adjusted effective tax rate declined to 25% from 26% a year earlier.

OMC’s Outlook & Capital Return PlansManagement expects approximately 5% organic revenue growth from Core Operations in 2026. Omnicom remains on track to deliver $900 million in cost-reduction synergies during the year, with 75-85% expected to flow through to the bottom line.

Free cash flow totaled $2.35 billion during the first nine months of 2026. Cash and equivalents stood at $3.80 billion at quarter-end, while gross debt totaled $10.24 billion.

The company repurchased approximately $3.21 billion in shares during the first nine months. Management expects to complete its $5 billion repurchase authorization by April 2027, while continuing investments in artificial intelligence, technology platforms and strategic growth initiatives.

Omnicom currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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ManpowerGroup (MAN - Free Report) posted mixed third-quarter 2026 results. MAN’s adjusted earnings of $1.01 per share matched the consensus mark and rose 21.7% from the year-ago quarter. MAN’s total revenues of $4.84 billion missed the consensus mark by 1.4% but increased 4.4% year over year.

Revenue: Core operations revenue just over $6 billion, up $407 million or 7.3%; organic revenue growth of 7.2% in Q3 2026.Organic Growth (Year-to-Date): 5.8% fo

Omnicom (OMC) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.73 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.24 per share a year ago.

2026 Third Quarter - Core Operations:

Revenue of $6.0 billion, 7.2% organic growth
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITA of $1.1 billion, 18.2% margin

2026 Third Quarter - Reported:

Revenue of $6.4 billion
Diluted earnings per share of $2.38; $2.73 Non-GAAP Adjusted, up 22%
Operating Income of $991.7 million; $1.1 billion Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITA, 17.6% margin

, /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

"As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Interpublic acquisition, we continue to deliver the expected benefits of the combination. We've strengthened our competitive position and are on track to deliver $900 million in cost-reduction synergies in 2026 resulting in stronger organic revenue growth, operating margins, and earnings per share," said John Wren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom. "With our integration nearly complete and our portfolio of companies and operations streamlined, we're focused on high-demand services and are well positioned to pursue future growth. We'll continue investing in our people and agentic technology to drive measurable business outcomes for our clients."

Third Quarter 2026 Results - Core Operations

Three Months Ended September 30,

$ in millions

2026

2025

Omnicom

Combined (OMC + IPG)

2026
Consolidated

Less:
Dispositions &
Held for Sale

Core Operations
(Net of
Dispositions &
Held for Sale)

2025

Combined

Less:
Dispositions &
Held for Sale

Core Operations
(Net of
Dispositions &
Held for Sale)

Revenue

$   6,422.8

$     412.1

$     6,010.7

$   6,531.1

$     927.8

$     5,603.3

Adjusted EBITA

$   1,130.1

$      33.9

$     1,096.2

$   1,046.1

$     141.0

$        905.1

Adj EBITA Margin

17.6 %

8.2 %

18.2 %

16.0 %

15.2 %

16.2 %

See notes on pages 2 and 12.

Revenue from Core Operations
Revenue from Core Operations in the third quarter of 2026 increased $407.4 million, or 7.3%, to $6.0 billion as compared to the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to organic growth of $400.8 million, or 7.2%, and an increase due to foreign currency translation of $3.4 million, or 0.1%.

Revenue contribution by discipline as a percentage of revenue from Core Operations of $6.0 billion in the third quarter of 2026 was as follows: $3.2 billion, or 53.0%, for Integrated Media; $935.4 million, or 15.6%, for Advertising; $566.6 million, or 9.4%, for Health; $678.3 million, or 11.3%, for Public Relations; and $644.3 million, or 10.7%, for Experiential & Other. Revenue from dispositions and assets held for sale was $412.1 million.

Revenue contribution by region as a percentage of revenue from Core Operations of $6.0 billion in the third quarter of 2026 was as follows: $3.6 billion, or 60.2%, for the United States; $721.1 million, or 12.0%, for Euro Markets & Other Europe; $555.7 million, or 9.2%, for the United Kingdom; $573.1 million, or 9.6%, for Asia Pacific; $226.8 million, or 3.8%, for Latin America; $145.7 million, or 2.4%, for the Middle East & Africa; and $168.6 million, or 2.8%, for Other North America.

Adjusted EBITA from Core Operations
Adjusted EBITA from Core Operations in the third quarter of 2026 increased $191.1 million, or 21.1%, to $1.1 billion as compared to the third quarter of 2025, and the related margin increased to 18.2% from 16.2%, primarily due to cost reduction synergies and organic revenue growth. For the third quarters of 2026 and 2025, Adjusted EBITA excluded repositioning costs, primarily related to real estate and other exit charges in connection with the acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. ("IPG") and integration and acquisition-related costs of $125.1 million ($76.8 million after tax) and $99.4 million ($79.2 million after tax), respectively. For the third quarter of 2026, Adjusted EBITA from Core Operations excluded a $106.8 million gain on the disposition of a subsidiary.

Core Operations
Core Operations: calculated from the consolidated revenue, adjusted operating income and adjusted EBITA of Omnicom, excluding results of businesses that have been disposed of up to the date of disposition in 2026 and businesses classified as held for sale. Amounts for 2025 are calculated on a combined basis for Omnicom and IPG.

Third Quarter 2026 Results - Reported

$ in millions, except per share amounts

Three Months Ended September 30,

Reported 2026

Non-GAAP
Adjustments

Non-GAAP 2026
Adj.

Reported 2025

Non-GAAP
Adjustments

Non-GAAP 2025
Adj.

Revenue

$    6,422.8

$          —

$    6,422.8

$   4,037.1

$          —

$   4,037.1

Operating Income

991.7

18.3

1,010.0

530.1

99.4

629.5

Operating Income Margin

15.4 %

15.7 %

13.1 %

15.6 %

Net Income1

656.0

96.2

752.2

341.3

95.1

436.4

EPS - Diluted1

$         2.38

$         2.73

$        1.75

$        2.24

Non-GAAP Measures:1

EBITA

$     1,111.8

$        18.3

$    1,130.1

$      551.6

$       99.4

$      651.0

EBITA Margin

17.3 %

17.6 %

13.7 %

16.1 %

1) See notes on page 12.

Revenue
Revenue in the third quarter of 2026 increased $2.4 billion to $6.4 billion as compared to the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to the acquisition of IPG, which closed on November 26, 2025, and constant currency revenue growth. Revenue in the third quarter of 2026 includes $412.1 million from dispositions and assets held for sale.

Expenses
Operating expenses increased $1.9 billion to $5.4 billion in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to the acquisition of IPG. Included in operating expenses in the third quarter of 2026 are $40.4 million of integration and transaction costs related to the acquisition of IPG, $84.7 million of repositioning costs, primarily related to real estate and other exit charges, and a $106.8 million gain on the disposition of a subsidiary.

Salary and service costs increased $1.7 billion to $4.6 billion, primarily due to the IPG acquisition and constant currency revenue growth. These costs tend to fluctuate with changes in revenue and are comprised of salary and related costs, which include employee compensation and benefits costs, freelance labor, third-party service costs, and third-party incidental costs. Salary and related costs increased $1.1 billion to $2.9 billion, due to revenue growth and the acquisition of IPG. Third-party service costs increased $552.4 million to $1.5 billion, primarily due to growth in our Integrated Media discipline and the acquisition of IPG. Third-party incidental costs increased $24.3 million to $211.7 million, primarily due to revenue growth and the acquisition of IPG.

Occupancy and other costs, which are less directly linked to changes in revenue than salary and service costs, increased $176.6 million to $499.3 million, primarily due to the acquisition of IPG.

SG&A expenses increased $37.4 million to $200.9 million, primarily due to the acquisition of IPG. Included in SG&A expenses in the third quarter of 2026 are $40.4 million of integration and transaction costs related to the acquisition of IPG, compared to $60.8 million in the third quarter of 2025.

Operating Income
Operating income increased $461.6 million to $991.7 million in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the third quarter of 2025, primarily as a result of revenue growth and the IPG acquisition, partially offset by costs primarily related to the integration of IPG.

Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense in the third quarter of 2026 increased $61.0 million to $104.2 million compared to the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to debt assumed as part of the IPG acquisition and the refinancing activities in the first quarter of 2026. Interest expense increased $72.4 million to $132.8 million. Interest income increased $11.4 million to $28.6 million.

Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2026 was 24.3% compared to 27.2% for the third quarter of 2025. The 2026 effective tax rate included the impacts of favorable settlements of uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rates for 2025 reflect the impact of the lower tax benefit associated with integration costs, severance, and repositioning charges related to the acquisition of IPG. Excluding these items, our Non-GAAP adjusted effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2026 was 25.0% compared to 26.0% for the third quarter of 2025.

Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. and Diluted Net Income per Share
Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc. for the third quarter of 2026 increased $314.7 million to $656.0 million compared to the third quarter of 2025. Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding for the third quarter of 2026 increased to 275.4 million from 194.9 million, primarily as a result of shares issued for the IPG acquisition, partially offset by net share repurchases, including shares purchased pursuant to the accelerated stock repurchase agreement. Diluted net income per share of $2.38 increased by $0.63 from $1.75 in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share - Diluted for the third quarter of 2026 increased $0.49, or 21.9%, to $2.73 from $2.24. Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share - Diluted for the third quarters of 2026 and 2025 excluded $88.9 million and $15.9 million, respectively, of after-tax amortization expense. Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share - Diluted for the third quarter of 2026 also excluded $13.3 million of after-tax integration and transaction costs, $63.5 million of after-tax severance and repositioning costs, and a $69.5 million after-tax gain on the disposition of a subsidiary. In 2025, Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share - Diluted excluded $50.8 million of costs related to the acquisition of IPG and $28.4 million of after-tax severance and repositioning costs. We present Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share - Diluted to allow for comparability with the prior year period.

EBITA
EBITA increased $560.2 million to $1,111.8 million in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITA increased $479.1 million, or 73.6%, to $1,130.1 million in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the third quarter of 2025, and the related margin increased to 17.6% from 16.1%. EBITA and Adjusted EBITA excluded amortization expense of $120.1 million and $21.5 million in the third quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Adjusted EBITA in the third quarter of 2026 also excluded $40.4 million of costs related to the integration of IPG, severance and repositioning costs of $84.7 million, and a $106.8 million gain on the disposition of a subsidiary. Adjusted EBITA in the third quarter of 2025 also excluded $60.8 million of costs related to the acquisition of IPG and $38.6 million of severance and repositioning costs.

Risks and Uncertainties
Global economic conditions and disruptions, including geopolitical events, international hostilities, acts of terrorism, public health crises, inflation or stagflation, tariffs and other trade barriers, central bank interest rate policies in countries that comprise our major markets, labor and supply chain issues affecting the distribution of our clients' products, or a disruption in the credit markets could cause economic uncertainty and volatility. The impact of these issues on our business will vary by geographic market and discipline. We monitor economic conditions and disruptions closely, as well as client revenue levels and other factors. In response to reductions in revenue, we can take actions to align our cost structure with changes in client demand and manage our working capital. However, there can be no assurance as to the effectiveness of our efforts to mitigate any impact of the current and future adverse economic conditions and disruptions, reductions in client revenue, changes in client creditworthiness, and other developments.

Definitions - Components of Revenue Change
We use certain terms in describing the components of the change in revenue above.

Core Operations: Revenue from Core Operations excludes businesses that have been disposed of or are classified as held for sale. Amounts for 2025 are calculated on a combined basis for Omnicom and IPG.

Organic growth: calculated by subtracting the foreign exchange rate impact and the acquisition revenue from total revenue growth, which is equal to the current period revenue from Core Operations minus the prior period revenue from Core Operations.

Foreign exchange rate impact on core operations: calculated by translating the current period's local currency revenue using the prior period average exchange rates to derive current period constant currency revenue. The foreign exchange rate impact is the difference between the current period revenue in U.S. Dollars and the current period constant currency revenue.

Percentage change: Calculated by dividing the individual component amount by the prior period Core Operations revenue base.

Conference Call
Omnicom will host a conference call to review its financial results on October 22, 2026 starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the call, along with the related slide presentation, will be available at Omnicom's investor relations website, investor.omc.com, and a webcast replay will be made available after the call concludes.

About Omnicom
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) is the world's leading marketing and sales company. Powered by Omni, its proprietary data and identity platform, Omnicom's Connected Capabilities unite the company's agency brands, talent, and domain expertise across media, commerce, consulting, precision marketing, advertising, production, health, public relations, branding, and experiential to address clients' most critical growth priorities. For more information, visit www.omc.com

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present financial measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and adjustments to the GAAP presentation ("Non-GAAP"), which we believe are meaningful for understanding our performance. We believe these measures are useful in evaluating the impact of certain items on operating performance and allow for comparability between reporting periods. We define EBITA as earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization, principally of acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets, and EBITA margin is defined as EBITA divided by revenue. We use EBITA and EBITA margin as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense principally from acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets. We also use Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Income Margin, Adjusted EBITA, Adjusted EBITA Margin, Adjusted Income Tax Expense, Adjusted Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc., Adjusted Net Income per share – Omnicom Group Inc. - Diluted, and organic growth as additional operating performance measures. For 2025, we also used Combined Adjusted EBITA, which was calculated using the combined adjusted EBITA of Omnicom and IPG. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures as reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this document contain forward-looking statements, including statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended.  In addition, from time to time, we or our representatives have made, or may make, forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. These statements may discuss goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, results of operations or financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as "aim", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "could", "should", "would", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "future", "guidance", "intend", "may", "will", "possible", "potential", "predict", "project" or similar words, phrases, or expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include:

risks relating to the completed merger (the "Merger") between us and IPG, including risks related to the integration of IPG's business, such as, among others: uncertainties associated with retaining key management and other employees; potential disruptions to client, vendor, and business partner relationships; the risk that integration activities may be more time-consuming, complex, or costly than expected; the possibility that anticipated synergies, efficiencies, and other benefits of the Merger may not be realized, or may be realized more slowly than anticipated; and risks associated with managing a larger, more complex combined organization and effectively integrating systems, processes, operations, and cultures;

adverse economic conditions, including geopolitical events, international hostilities, acts of terrorism, public health crises, inflation or stagflation, tariffs and other trade barriers, central bank interest rate policies in countries that comprise our major markets, labor and supply chain issues affecting the distribution of our clients' products, or a disruption in the credit markets;

international, national, or local economic conditions that could adversely affect us or our clients;

reductions in client spending, a slowdown in client payments or a deterioration or disruption in the credit markets;

the ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients in the manner anticipated;

changes in client marketing and communications services requirements;

failure to manage potential conflicts of interest between or among clients;

unanticipated changes related to competitive factors in the marketing and communications services industries;

unanticipated changes to, or an inability to hire and retain, key personnel;

currency exchange rate fluctuations;

reliance on information technology systems and risks related to cybersecurity incidents;

effective management of the risks, challenges, and efficiencies presented by utilizing artificial intelligence, or AI, technologies and related partnerships in our business, and their use by our competitors;

failure to adapt to technological developments;

our liquidity, long-term financing needs, credit ratings, and access to capital markets;

changes in legislation or governmental regulations affecting us or our clients;

losses on media purchases and production costs incurred on behalf of clients;

risks associated with assumptions we make in connection with our acquisitions, critical accounting estimates, and legal proceedings;

our international operations, which are subject to the risks of currency repatriation restrictions, social or political conditions and an evolving regulatory environment in high-growth markets and developing countries;

risks related to our environmental, social and governance goals and initiatives, including impacts from regulators and other stakeholders, and the impact of factors outside of our control on such goals and initiatives;

changes in tax rates, tax laws, regulations or interpretations, or adverse outcomes of tax audits or proceedings; and

other business, financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that may affect our business, including those described in Item 1A., "Risk Factors" and Item 7., "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, in this document and in other documents filed from time to time with the SEC. Except as required under applicable law, we do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

OMNICOM GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenue

$   6,422.8

$   4,037.1

$   19,228.2

$   11,743.1

Operating Expenses:

Salary and service costs

4,586.4

2,921.5

13,939.3

8,600.4

Occupancy and other costs

499.3

322.7

1,531.0

963.2

Severance and repositioning costs1

84.7

38.6

135.8

127.4

Net (gain) loss on assets held for sale and dispositions1

(106.8)

—

(72.5)

—

Cost of services

5,063.6

3,282.8

15,533.6

9,691.0

Selling, general and administrative expenses1

200.9

163.5

634.4

451.8

Depreciation and amortization

166.6

60.7

499.8

178.4

Total Operating Expenses1

5,431.1

3,507.0

16,667.8

10,321.2

Operating Income

991.7

530.1

2,560.4

1,421.9

Interest Expense

132.8

60.4

375.0

182.1

Interest Income

28.6

17.2

105.5

68.8

Income Before Income Taxes and Income (Loss) From
Equity Method Investments

887.5

486.9

2,290.9

1,308.6

Income Tax Expense1

215.4

132.3

594.8

373.5

Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments

2.5

5.8

2.7

6.5

Net Income1

674.6

360.4

1,698.8

941.6

Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests

18.6

19.1

52.8

55.0

Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc.1

$     656.0

$     341.3

$    1,646.0

$       886.6

Net Income Per Share - Omnicom Group Inc.:1

Basic

$       2.39

$       1.76

$         5.80

$         4.54

Diluted

$       2.38

$       1.75

$         5.77

$         4.51

Dividends Declared Per Common Share

$       0.80

$       0.70

$         2.40

$         2.10

Operating Income Margin

15.4 %

13.1 %

13.3 %

12.1 %

Non-GAAP Measures:4

EBITA2

$   1,111.8

$     551.6

$    2,915.6

$    1,485.0

EBITA Margin2

17.3 %

13.7 %

15.2 %

12.6 %

EBITA - Adjusted1,2

$   1,130.1

$     651.0

$    3,118.8

$    1,773.0

EBITA Margin - Adjusted1,2

17.6 %

16.1 %

16.2 %

15.1 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income Per Share - Omnicom Group Inc. - Diluted1,3

$        2.73

$       2.24

$         7.25

$         5.98

1)

See Note 3 on page 12.

2)

See Note 4 on page 12 for the definition of EBITA.

3)

Adjusted Net Income per Share - Diluted for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 excludes after-tax amortization expense principally from acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets, after-tax severance and repositioning costs, after-tax (gain) loss on disposition of subsidiaries and after-tax integration and acquisition costs related to the acquisition of IPG. We believe these measures are useful in evaluating the impact of these items on operating performance and allow for comparability between reporting periods.

4)

See Non-GAAP reconciliations starting on page 9.

OMNICOM GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

DETAIL OF OPERATING EXPENSES

(Unaudited)

(In millions)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenue

$      6,422.8

$    4,037.1

$     19,228.2

$     11,743.1

Operating Expenses:

Salary and service costs:

Salary and related costs

2,866.7

1,778.5

8,894.9

5,386.8

Third-party service costs1

1,508.0

955.6

4,396.1

2,670.8

Third-party incidental costs2

211.7

187.4

648.3

542.8

Total salary and service costs

4,586.4

2,921.5

13,939.3

8,600.4

Occupancy and other costs

499.3

322.7

1,531.0

963.2

Severance and repositioning costs3

84.7

38.6

135.8

127.4

Net (gain) loss on assets held for sale and dispositions3

(106.8)

—

(72.5)

—

    Cost of services

5,063.6

3,282.8

15,533.6

9,691.0

Selling, general and administrative expenses3

200.9

163.5

634.4

451.8

Depreciation and amortization

166.6

60.7

499.8

178.4

Total operating expenses3

5,431.1

3,507.0

16,667.8

10,321.2

Operating Income

$         991.7

$       530.1

$      2,560.4

$       1,421.9

1)

Third-party service costs include third-party supplier costs when we act as principal in providing services to our clients.

2)

Third-party incidental costs primarily consist of client-related travel and incidental out-of-pocket costs, which we bill back to the client directly at our cost and which we are required to include in revenue.

3)

See Note 3 on page 12.

OMNICOM GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Unaudited)

(In millions)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc.

$      656.0

$      341.3

$   1,646.0

$     886.6

Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests

18.6

19.1

52.8

55.0

Net Income

674.6

360.4

1,698.8

941.6

Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments

2.5

5.8

2.7

6.5

Income Tax Expense

215.4

132.3

594.8

373.5

Income Before Income Taxes and Income (Loss) From
Equity Method Investments

887.5

486.9

2,290.9

1,308.6

Interest Expense

132.8

60.4

375.0

182.1

Interest Income

28.6

17.2

105.5

68.8

Operating Income

991.7

530.1

2,560.4

1,421.9

Add back: amortization principally from acquired intangible
assets and internally developed strategic platform assets1

120.1

21.5

355.2

63.1

Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of
intangible assets ("EBITA")1

$    1,111.8

$      551.6

$   2,915.6

$   1,485.0

Depreciation and other

46.5

39.2

144.6

115.3

EBITDA

$    1,158.3

$      590.8

$   3,060.2

$   1,600.3

EBITA1

$    1,111.8

$      551.6

$   2,915.6

$   1,485.0

Severance and repositioning costs2

84.7

38.6

135.8

127.4

Net (gain) loss on assets held for sale and dispositions2

(106.8)

—

(72.5)

—

Integration and acquisition related costs2

40.4

60.8

139.9

160.6

EBITA - Adjusted1,2

$    1,130.1

$      651.0

$   3,118.8

$   1,773.0

Revenue

$    6,422.8

$    4,037.1

$ 19,228.2

$ 11,743.1

Non-GAAP Measures:

EBITA1

$    1,111.8

$      551.6

$   2,915.6

$   1,485.0

EBITA Margin1

17.3 %

13.7 %

15.2 %

12.6 %

EBITA - Adjusted1,2

$    1,130.1

$      651.0

$   3,118.8

$   1,773.0

EBITA Margin - Adjusted1,2

17.6 %

16.1 %

16.2 %

15.1 %

1)  See Note 4 on page 12.

2)  See Note 3 on page 12.

The above table reconciles the Non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA, EBITA, EBITA - Adjusted, EBITA Margin and EBITA Margin-Adjusted to the GAAP financial measure of Net Income-Omnicom Group Inc. We use EBITA and EBITA Margin as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense principally from acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets. Accordingly, we believe EBITDA, EBITA, EBITA Margin, EBITA - Adjusted, and EBITA Margin - Adjusted are useful measures for investors to evaluate the comparability of the performance of our business year to year.

OMNICOM GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - Combined

(Unaudited)

(In millions)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2025

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025

OMC

IPG

COMBINED

OMC

IPG

COMBINED

Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc.

$     341.3

$    124.2

$     465.5

$      886.6

$    201.3

$    1,087.9

Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests

19.1

2.9

22.0

55.0

4.1

59.1

Net Income

360.4

127.1

487.5

941.6

205.4

1,147.0

Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments

5.8

(2.9)

2.9

6.5

(2.8)

3.7

Income Tax Expense

132.3

58.7

191.0

373.5

104.1

477.6

Income Before Income Taxes and Income (Loss) From
Equity Method Investments

486.9

188.7

675.6

1,308.6

312.3

1,620.9

Interest Expense

60.4

48.9

109.3

182.1

149.5

331.6

Interest Income

17.2

24.3

41.5

68.8

85.1

153.9

Other Expense, Net

—

5.7

5.7

—

44.0

44.0

Operating Income

530.1

219.0

749.1

1,421.9

420.7

1,842.6

Add back: amortization principally from acquired intangible
assets and internally developed strategic platform assets1

21.5

23.8

45.3

63.1

65.3

128.4

Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of
intangible assets ("EBITA")1

$     551.6

$    242.8

$     794.4

$    1,485.0

$    486.0

$    1,971.0

EBITA1

$     551.6

$    242.8

$     794.4

$    1,485.0

$    486.0

$    1,971.0

Severance and repositioning costs2

38.6

129.5

168.1

127.4

450.8

578.2

Acquisition related costs2

60.8

22.8

83.6

160.6

38.5

199.1

EBITA - Adjusted1,2

$     651.0

$    395.1

$  1,046.1

$    1,773.0

$    975.3

$    2,748.3

Revenue

$  4,037.1

$ 2,494.0

$  6,531.1

$  11,743.1

$ 7,353.4

$  19,096.5

Non-GAAP Measures:

EBITA Margin - Adjusted1,2

16.0 %

14.4 %

1) See Note 4 on page 12.

2) See Note 3 on page 12.

The above table reconciles the Non-GAAP financial measures of EBITA, EBITA - Adjusted, EBITA Margin and EBITA Margin-Adjusted to the GAAP financial measure of Net Income-Omnicom Group Inc. We use EBITA and EBITA Margin as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense principally from acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets. Accordingly, we believe EBITA, EBITA Margin, EBITA - Adjusted, and EBITA Margin - Adjusted are useful measures for investors to evaluate the comparability of the performance of our business year to year.

OMNICOM GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Unaudited)

(In millions)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Reported  
2026

Non-
GAAP
Adj. (1)

Non-
GAAP
2026 Adj.

Reported  
2025

Non-
GAAP
Adj. (1)

Non-
GAAP
2025 Adj.

Revenue

$            6,422.8

$        —

$            6,422.8

$               4,037.1

$        —

$              4,037.1

Operating Expenses1

5,431.1

(18.3)

5,412.8

3,507.0

(99.4)

3,407.6

Operating Income

991.7

18.3

1,010.0

530.1

99.4

629.5

Operating Income Margin

15.4 %

15.7 %

13.1 %

15.6 %

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Reported  
2026

Non-
GAAP
Adj. (1)

Non-
GAAP
2026 Adj.

Reported  
2025

Non-
GAAP
Adj. (1)

Non-
GAAP
2025 Adj.

Revenue

$          19,228.2

$        —

$          19,228.2

$             11,743.1

$        —

$             11,743.1

Operating Expenses1

16,667.8

(203.2)

16,464.6

10,321.2

(288.0)

10,033.2

Operating Income

2,560.4

203.2

2,763.6

1,421.9

288.0

1,709.9

Operating Income Margin

13.3 %

14.4 %

12.1 %

14.6 %

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net
Income

Net Income
per Share-
Diluted

Net
Income

Net Income
per Share-
Diluted

Net
Income

Net Income
per Share-
Diluted

Net
Income

Net Income
per Share-
Diluted

Net Income - Omnicom Group
Inc. - Reported

$ 656.0

$       2.38

$ 341.3

$       1.75

$         1,646.0

$       5.77

$       886.6

$       4.51

Severance and repositioning
costs (after-tax)2

63.5

0.23

28.4

0.15

101.8

0.36

95.7

0.49

Net (gain) loss on assets held for         
sale and dispositions1

(69.5)

(0.25)

—

—

(41.7)

(0.15)

—

—

Integration and acquisition
related costs (after-tax)1,2

13.3

0.05

50.8

0.26

98.1

0.34

145.0

0.74

Amortization expense (after-tax)2

88.9

0.32

15.9

0.08

262.9

0.93

46.7

0.24

Non-GAAP Net Income -
Omnicom Group Inc. - Adjusted2,3

$ 752.2

$       2.73

$ 436.4

$       2.24

$         2,067.1

$       7.25

$    1,174.0

$       5.98

1)

See Note 3 on page 12.

2)

Adjusted Net Income per Share - Diluted for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 excludes after-tax amortization expense principally from acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets, after-tax severance and repositioning costs, after-tax loss on disposition of subsidiaries and after-tax integration costs related to the acquisition of IPG. We believe these measures are useful in evaluating the impact of these items on operating performance and allow for comparability between reporting periods. Adjusted Net Income per Share - Diluted for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 excludes after-tax amortization expense principally from acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets, after-tax severance and repositioning costs, and after-tax integration costs related to the acquisition of IPG.

3)

Weighted-average diluted shares for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 were 275.4 million and 194.9 million, respectively. Weighted-average diluted shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 were 285.2 million and 196.4 million, respectively. The above tables reconcile the Non-GAAP financial measures of Non-GAAP Operating Income - Adjusted, Non-GAAP Net Income-Omnicom Group Inc. - Adjusted and Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share - Diluted to the GAAP financial measures of Operating Income, Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc. and Net Income per Share - Diluted. Management believes these Non-GAAP measures are useful for investors to evaluate the comparability of the performance of our business year to year.

NOTES:

1)

Net Income and Net Income per Share for Omnicom Group Inc.

2)

See Non-GAAP reconciliations starting on page 9.

3)

For the three months ended September 30, 2026, operating expenses included $84.7 million ($63.5 million after-tax) of repositioning costs, primarily related to real estate and other exit charges, in connection with the Merger. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, operating expenses included $135.8 million ($101.8 million after-tax) of repositioning costs, primarily related to real estate and other exit charges, as well as severance charges, in connection with the Merger. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, operating expenses included $106.8 million ($69.5 million after-tax) and $72.5 million ($41.7 million after-tax), respectively, of net gains on dispositions of certain businesses in connection with the Merger. In addition, included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, are integration related costs of $40.4 million ($13.3 million after-tax) and $139.9 million ($98.1 million after-tax), respectively, related to the Merger. The net impact of these items reduced operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, by $18.3 million ($7.3 million after-tax) and $203.2 million ($158.2 million after-tax), respectively, which reduced diluted net income per share - Omnicom Group Inc. by $0.03 and $0.55, respectively.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, operating expenses included $38.6 million ($28.4 million after-tax) of repositioning costs, primarily related to severance actions as we prepared to integrate IPG. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, operating expenses included $127.4 million ($95.7 million after-tax) of repositioning costs, related to severance actions as we prepared for the acquisition of IPG, as well as efficiency initiatives in the second quarter of 2025, primarily within the Omnicom Advertising and Omnicom Production. In addition, included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, are acquisition related costs of $60.8 million ($50.8 million after-tax) and $160.6 million ($145.0 million after-tax), respectively, related to the Merger. The net impact of these items reduced operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 by $99.4 million ($79.2 million after-tax) and $288.0 million ($240.7 million after-tax), respectively, which reduced diluted net income per share - Omnicom Group Inc. by $0.41 and $1.23, respectively.

4)

We define EBITA as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization, principally of acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets.

5)

Combined (OMC + IPG) represents combined results from Omnicom and IPG as previously reported on a separate company basis during the prior year period. Amounts for 2025 are calculated on a combined basis for Omnicom and IPG. These amounts are the arithmetic sum of each company's historical reported results, sourced from either Omnicom's Form 8-K filed on October 21, 2025 or IPG's Form 10-Q filed on November 10, 2025, and have not been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, do not reflect any pro forma adjustments, and are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been achieved had the Merger been completed at the beginning of the periods presented. Any pro forma adjustments in conformity with Article 11 would not be material to the combined amounts presented.

6)

Core Operations: calculated from the consolidated revenue, adjusted operating income and adjusted EBITA of Omnicom, excluding businesses that have been disposed of or are classified as held for sale. Dispositions and held for sale, includes 2025 pre acquisition results for all businesses designated as assets held for sale and includes 2026 results for all business designated as held for sale for which the dispositions have not yet been completed, and for completed dispositions for the portion of the period prior to their disposition date. 

SOURCE Omnicom Group Inc.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) will publish its third quarter 2026 results on Thursday, October 22, 2026 after the New York Stock Exchange close of trading. The company will also host a conference call to review such financial results on Thursday, October 22, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m.

Omnicom Media

Omnicom Media First-to-market capability brings together Acxiom, Omni, and Rembrand's VISTA platform, with access to premium inventory from major media partners

, /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, and in-content advertising platform Rembrand are partnering to bring in-content advertising into the mainstream media mix with a first-to-market capability that enables brands to identify, plan, and activate in-content placements across first-look premium streaming inventory from multiple major media companies.

The partnership provides OM's Content Collective – the group's branded content center of excellence - first-mover access to Rembrand's AI-powered VISTA platform, which scans publisher content to identify scenes that can be monetized by insertion of in-content advertising. Using AcxiomRealID™ and direct integrations with major streamers, brands can identify the most relevant content for a given audience. Pairing this intelligence with Rembrand's VISTA platform, brands unlock a more systematic and scalable way to find relevant programming and activate against those opportunities across participating streaming partners.

Historically, in-content advertising has been managed through bespoke partnerships and individual content integrations. The new capability brings those opportunities into a common planning framework, giving media teams visibility across participating publishers and allowing in-content placements to be considered alongside broader media investments.

The collaboration is rooted in a fundamental shift in consumer behavior. Omnicom Media's recent research, From Tuned Out to Leaned In: How to Combat Ad Avoidance, found that 65% of U.S. consumers avoid advertising to some degree, whether by skipping, scrolling, muting, or ignoring ads. As consumers use subscriptions, apps, AI, and other tools to exert greater control over their media experiences, brands need new ways to reach people without creating another interruption.

Additionally, commissioned research conducted by Omnicom Media's Partner Intelligence team in collaboration with Rembrand evaluated the effectiveness of in-content advertising, finding that, when paired with traditional video ads, perceptions of premium content amplify the performance of ICAs, driving a 5.5 times impact on message recall, and a 4x increase in both purchase intent and perceptions of the brand as premium.

"Our research identified how quickly consumers actively or passively disengage when advertising feels intrusive or overly repetitive," said Megan Pagliuca, Chief Product Officer, Omnicom Media. "To address this, we have launched new capabilities in streaming to address negative reach, improve relevance and measurability of traditional brand experiences, and now we are complementing these with a first of its kind data driven, scalable approach to in-content advertising."

How It Works

The capability connects four stages:

Audience matching: Acxiom audience segments are matched with streaming viewership data to identify shows, movies, and genres that best index with a target audience. Inventory mapping: Relevant programming is matched against in-content advertising opportunities available through VISTA. Inventory expansion: Additional content can be onboarded through established processes with participating streaming partners when relevant opportunities are not yet available. Activation: Brands deploy in-content placements against selected audiences and programming across participating publishers. The result is a way to put brands directly into content consumers have chosen to watch, while providing greater visibility into in-content supply across publishers.

"In-content advertising has always offered brands the opportunity to show up within content people have actively chosen to watch," said John Sedlak, Chief Revenue Officer, Rembrand. "Our collaboration with Omnicom Media makes those opportunities easier to identify, plan and activate across premium streaming, bringing a new level of scale and consistency to the category."

Applications range from an automaker placing a new model in relevant programming across a streamer, using Acxiom in-market auto segments to reach shoppers who routinely avoid traditional ads, to a beverage brand appearing in top-indexing summer programming during key seasonal purchase periods. Retail brands can similarly use in-content placements to directly connect exposure to the path to purchase.

Summing up the response to-date from clients who have been briefed on the new capability, Jillian Davis, Director of Marketing Technology for Auto Trader and Kelly Blue Book parent company Cox Automotive said, "We're always eager to leverage new, scalable and organic ways to reach our customers within premium content."

CONTACT:  [email protected]

ABOUT OMNICOM MEDIA
Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, is the world's largest global media management network. Powered by the Omni Intelligence Platform, Omnicom Media agencies leverage $75.6 billion in billings, 47,000+ specialists across 70+ markets, and the industry's most powerful portfolio identity, commerce, and intelligence assets to design dynamic Growth Ecosystems that enable the world's most ambitious businesses to grow faster and smarter. The Omnicom Media portfolio includes global media agency brands OMD, PHD, Initiative, Hearts United and UM; core Omnicom Integrated Media offerings Acxiom, the world's premier identity solution, and the Flywheel end-to-end commerce solution; and specialty services across the cloud consulting, creator, financial, healthcare, and sports & entertainment categories.  For more information visit omnicommedia.com

ABOUT REMBRAND
Rembrand is the leading In-Content Advertising platform, using AI to seamlessly integrate brands into video content. The company's technology provides a non-intrusive and engaging advertising experience for viewers while delivering increased brand awareness and improved engagement for advertisers. Rembrand works with a vast network of global content owners and media companies to deliver unparalleled reach and scale for its brand partners.  For more info, visit www.rembrand.com.

SOURCE Omnicom Media

NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momentum has been named Agency of the Year by the Sponsorship Marketing Association (SMA), marking a first for the agency.

The SMA cited Momentum for delivering its biggest year yet, executing disruptive activations in 2025 at the FIFA Club World Cup, Super Bowl and F1 for brands including Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, GEICO, Verizon and Walmart.

“We are proud to be recognized as the SMA’s Agency of the Year,” said Momentum Global President & CMO Kevin McNulty. “Building on a strong 2025, this year has been phenomenal, highlighted by the fan activation platforms we brought to life at the FIFA World Cup. What our teams have accomplished alongside our client partners this year has been extraordinary, and that momentum continues as we look ahead to the LA28 Olympic Games.”

About Momentum Worldwide  

Momentum Worldwide is the preeminent global experience agency combining creative, technology, strategy and design to deliver experiences that make brands matter more. Our work for brands spans Sponsorship, B2B, Commerce, and Music & Entertainment. With a legacy of shaping culture, the agency has earned accolades such as Cannes Lions, Effies, Clios, Agency of the Year, Best Place to Work and recognition for industry-leading sustainability practices. We are part of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC). 

Learn more by visiting www.momentumww.com

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Onfolio (NASDAQ:ONFO – Get Free Report) and Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC – Get Free Report) are both communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Onfolio and Omnicom Group, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Onfolio 1 0 0 0 1.00 Omnicom Group 2 5 4 0 2.18 Omnicom Group has a consensus target price of $99.00, indicating a potential upside of 33.69%. Given Omnicom Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Omnicom Group is more favorable than Onfolio.

Insider and Institutional Ownership 0.8% of Onfolio shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Omnicom Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.2% of Onfolio shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Omnicom Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth. Volatility and Risk Onfolio has a beta of 3.32, meaning that its stock price is 232% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Omnicom Group has a beta of 0.65, meaning that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability This table compares Onfolio and Omnicom Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Onfolio -101.86% -210.67% -40.71% Omnicom Group 1.74% 24.73% 5.15% Valuation & Earnings This table compares Onfolio and Omnicom Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Onfolio $10.73 million 0.24 -$2.59 million ($72.07) -0.01 Omnicom Group $17.27 billion 1.18 -$54.50 million $1.16 63.84 Onfolio has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Omnicom Group. Onfolio is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Omnicom Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary Omnicom Group beats Onfolio on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Onfolio (Get Free Report)

Onfolio Holdings, Inc. acquires and develops internet businesses. It provides website management, digital, advertising, and content placement services on its websites; and product sales on various sites. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

About Omnicom Group (Get Free Report)

Omnicom Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers advertising, marketing, and corporate communications services. It provides a range of services in the areas of advertising and media, precision marketing, commerce and branding, experiential, execution and support, public relations, and healthcare. The company's services include advertising, branding, content marketing, corporate social responsibility consulting, crisis communications, custom publishing, data analytics, database management, digital/direct marketing and post-production, digital transformation consulting, entertainment marketing, experiential marketing, field marketing, sales support, financial/corporate business-to-business advertising, graphic arts/digital imaging, healthcare marketing and communications, and instore design services. Its services also comprise interactive marketing, investor relations, marketing research, media planning and buying, retail media planning and buying, merchandising and point of sale, mobile marketing, multi-cultural marketing, non-profit marketing, organizational communications, package design, product placement, promotional marketing, public affairs, public relations, retail marketing, retail media and e-commerce, search engine marketing, shopper marketing, social media marketing, and sports and event marketing services. It operates in the North and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific. The company was incorporated in 1944 and is based in New York, New York.

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Omnicom Recognized As a Leader in Two 2026 Gartner Reports for Global Digital Marketing AgenciesPR Newswire

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026

, /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), the world's leading marketing and sales company, today announced it has been ranked first across all evaluated categories in the 2026 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Global Digital Marketing Agencies report. Omnicom was also named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies.

In the Critical Capabilities evaluation, Omnicom ranked highest among global agencies in each of the evaluated use cases, including Global Brand / Marketing Campaign Execution, Omnichannel Content Generation, AI-Driven Marketing Innovation, Data-Driven Performance Marketing, B2B Marketing, Digital Commerce and CX Overhaul, and Website and Digital Product Design.

The Critical Capabilities report considered several factors in its evaluation, including the clarity of the provider's AI vision, as well as the depth of capabilities in creative execution, martech strategy and implementation, content supply chain optimization, first-party data enrichment, and digital marketing performance.

"Our ranking in Gartner's Critical Capabilities report and our Leader position in the Magic Quadrant™ reflect Omnicom's commitment to delivering AI-powered, data-driven marketing solutions at scale," said Paolo Yuvienco, Chief Technology Officer of Omnicom. "This recognition validates the value that our investments in Omni as well as our data, identity and AI solutions are delivering to Omnicom's clients. We are proud to be leading the market in the future-facing tools and capabilities shaping modern marketing."

Omni is Omnicom's AI-enabled intelligence platform, connecting enterprise teams, AI agents, data, identity, activation and measurement in one system. Omni connects Acxiom's industry-leading identity and data, Flywheel's unique commerce intelligence, our superior media scale and marketplace access, and trillions of proprietary content and cultural signals — driving smarter decisions, faster action, and better outcomes for clients.

Omnicom's leadership in global digital marketing is further bolstered by the deep consulting capabilities of Credera, its award-winning digital transformation consultancy. Together, Omnicom's expertise in marketing technology strategy, organizational design and change management complemented by our proprietary AI and data capabilities, enables us to help clients not only implement cutting-edge marketing solutions but also transform their organizations to maximize the value of those investments.

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Creative Realities (NASDAQ:CREX – Get Free Report) and Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC – Get Free Report) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Volatility & Risk Creative Realities has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Omnicom Group has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its share price is 35% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Creative Realities and Omnicom Group, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Creative Realities 1 1 2 0 2.25 Omnicom Group 2 5 4 0 2.18 Creative Realities presently has a consensus price target of $8.00, indicating a potential upside of 222.58%. Omnicom Group has a consensus price target of $99.00, indicating a potential upside of 30.25%. Given Creative Realities’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Creative Realities is more favorable than Omnicom Group. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Creative Realities and Omnicom Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Creative Realities $72.32 million 0.46 -$8.28 million ($2.11) -1.18 Omnicom Group $22.37 billion 0.93 -$54.50 million $1.16 65.53 Creative Realities has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Omnicom Group. Creative Realities is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Omnicom Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability This table compares Creative Realities and Omnicom Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Creative Realities -29.29% -88.21% -13.51% Omnicom Group 1.74% 24.73% 5.15% Institutional & Insider Ownership 41.3% of Creative Realities shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Omnicom Group shares are held by institutional investors. 26.8% of Creative Realities shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Omnicom Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary Omnicom Group beats Creative Realities on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Creative Realities, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides digital marketing technology and solutions in the United States and internationally. It offers digital signage and media solutions to enhance communications in a wide-ranging variety of out-of-home environments. The company’s solutions include digital merchandising systems and omni-channel customer engagement systems; interactive digital shopping assistants; advisors and kiosks; and other interactive marketing technologies, such as mobile, social media, point-of-sale transactions, beaconing, and web-based media that enables its customers to engage with their consumers. It also provides hardware system design/engineering, hardware installation, content development, content scheduling, post-deployment network and field support, and media sales, as well as media management and distribution software platforms and networks; device and product management; and customized software service layers, systems, experiences, workflows, and integrated solutions. The company sells its solutions to the automotive, retail, digital out of home comprising advertising networks and retail media networks, foodservice/quick-serve restaurants, financial services, gaming, and sports and entertainment venues. Creative Realities, Inc. is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Omnicom Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers advertising, marketing, and corporate communications services. It provides a range of services in the areas of advertising and media, precision marketing, commerce and branding, experiential, execution and support, public relations, and healthcare. The company's services include advertising, branding, content marketing, corporate social responsibility consulting, crisis communications, custom publishing, data analytics, database management, digital/direct marketing and post-production, digital transformation consulting, entertainment marketing, experiential marketing, field marketing, sales support, financial/corporate business-to-business advertising, graphic arts/digital imaging, healthcare marketing and communications, and instore design services. Its services also comprise interactive marketing, investor relations, marketing research, media planning and buying, retail media planning and buying, merchandising and point of sale, mobile marketing, multi-cultural marketing, non-profit marketing, organizational communications, package design, product placement, promotional marketing, public affairs, public relations, retail marketing, retail media and e-commerce, search engine marketing, shopper marketing, social media marketing, and sports and event marketing services. It operates in the North and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific. The company was incorporated in 1944 and is based in New York, New York.

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WINTON GROUP Ltd lessened its holdings in shares of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC – Free Report) by 93.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,900 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 57,482 shares during the period. WINTON GROUP Ltd’s holdings in Omnicom Group were worth $284,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Capital Analysts LLC lifted its stake in Omnicom Group by 1,590.4% in the second quarter. Capital Analysts LLC now owns 2,637 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $192,000 after buying an additional 2,481 shares in the last quarter. Community Bank N.A. increased its position in shares of Omnicom Group by 6.0% during the second quarter. Community Bank N.A. now owns 53,688 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $3,910,000 after acquiring an additional 3,030 shares in the last quarter. RFG Advisory LLC increased its position in shares of Omnicom Group by 10.4% during the second quarter. RFG Advisory LLC now owns 11,882 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $865,000 after acquiring an additional 1,119 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Omnicom Group by 2.2% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 58,299 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $4,246,000 after acquiring an additional 1,259 shares during the period. Finally, Squarepoint Ops LLC raised its holdings in shares of Omnicom Group by 63.1% during the second quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 13,641 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $993,000 after acquiring an additional 5,278 shares during the period. 91.97% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Omnicom Group Stock Down 0.9% NYSE:OMC opened at $78.63 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $21.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 67.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 0.65. Omnicom Group Inc. has a twelve month low of $66.33 and a twelve month high of $89.57. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $83.21 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $78.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97.

Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The business services provider reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.67 by ($0.02). Omnicom Group had a net margin of 1.74% and a return on equity of 24.73%. The company had revenue of $6.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.44 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.05 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 63.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that Omnicom Group Inc. will post 10.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Omnicom Group Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 18th will be given a dividend of $0.80 per share. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 18th. Omnicom Group’s dividend payout ratio is 275.86%.

Insider Transactions at Omnicom Group In other Omnicom Group news, Director Linda Rice sold 1,385 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.73, for a total value of $122,891.05. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 11,719 shares in the company, valued at $1,039,826.87. This trade represents a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets OMC has been the topic of several research reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated coverage on shares of Omnicom Group in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $89.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings upgraded Omnicom Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on Omnicom Group in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $146.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Research lowered Omnicom Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Argus raised Omnicom Group to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $99.00.

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Omnicom Group Company Profile (Free Report)

Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE: OMC) is a global marketing and communications holding company. Through a network of agencies and specialized businesses, it provides advertising, branding, media planning and buying, public relations, customer relationship management, digital marketing, experiential marketing and healthcare communications services.

Omnicom’s agency brands have included BBDO Worldwide, DDB Worldwide, TBWA\Worldwide, Omnicom Media Group, FleishmanHillard and Ketchum. These businesses serve clients across industries, including consumer products, healthcare, technology, financial services, automotive and telecommunications, helping organizations develop brand strategies, create campaigns and engage audiences through traditional and digital channels.

Omnicom was formed in 1986 through the merger of advertising companies BBDO, Doyle Dane Bernbach and Needham Harper Worldwide.

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Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC cut its stake in Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC – Free Report) by 39.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 12,271 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 7,942 shares during the quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings in Omnicom Group were worth $894,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of OMC. Pure Financial Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Omnicom Group by 3.1% during the 2nd quarter. Pure Financial Advisors LLC now owns 4,464 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $325,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. Tranquilli Financial Advisor LLC lifted its holdings in Omnicom Group by 2.0% in the second quarter. Tranquilli Financial Advisor LLC now owns 7,610 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $554,000 after buying an additional 148 shares during the period. Caldwell Trust Co boosted its position in Omnicom Group by 29.0% during the 1st quarter. Caldwell Trust Co now owns 662 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 149 shares in the last quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Omnicom Group by 39.1% during the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 544 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 153 shares during the period. Finally, Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Omnicom Group by 3.8% during the 1st quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 4,776 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $360,000 after acquiring an additional 176 shares during the period. 91.97% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other Omnicom Group news, Director Linda Rice sold 1,385 shares of Omnicom Group stock in a transaction on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.73, for a total transaction of $122,891.05. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 11,719 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,039,826.87. The trade was a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 1.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research analysts have recently issued reports on OMC shares. Weiss Ratings raised Omnicom Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Zacks Research lowered Omnicom Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on Omnicom Group in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $146.00 price target on the stock. Citigroup decreased their price objective on Omnicom Group from $105.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Argus raised Omnicom Group to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Omnicom Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $99.00. View Our Latest Research Report on Omnicom Group

Omnicom Group Price Performance Shares of OMC opened at $78.63 on Friday. Omnicom Group Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $66.33 and a fifty-two week high of $89.57. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $83.21 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $78.77. The stock has a market cap of $21.57 billion, a PE ratio of 67.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a current ratio of 0.92.

Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The business services provider reported $2.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.67 by ($0.02). Omnicom Group had a net margin of 1.74% and a return on equity of 24.73%. The business had revenue of $6.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.44 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.05 earnings per share. Omnicom Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 63.4% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that Omnicom Group Inc. will post 10.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Omnicom Group Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Investors of record on Friday, September 18th will be given a dividend of $0.80 per share. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 18th. Omnicom Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 275.86%.

About Omnicom Group (Free Report)

Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE: OMC) is a global marketing and communications holding company. Through a network of agencies and specialized businesses, it provides advertising, branding, media planning and buying, public relations, customer relationship management, digital marketing, experiential marketing and healthcare communications services.

Omnicom’s agency brands have included BBDO Worldwide, DDB Worldwide, TBWA\Worldwide, Omnicom Media Group, FleishmanHillard and Ketchum. These businesses serve clients across industries, including consumer products, healthcare, technology, financial services, automotive and telecommunications, helping organizations develop brand strategies, create campaigns and engage audiences through traditional and digital channels.

Omnicom was formed in 1986 through the merger of advertising companies BBDO, Doyle Dane Bernbach and Needham Harper Worldwide.

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Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC – Get Free Report) and Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX – Get Free Report) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk and profitability.

Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Omnicom Group and Newsmax, as reported by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Omnicom Group 2 5 4 0 2.18 Newsmax 1 0 0 0 1.00 Omnicom Group currently has a consensus target price of $99.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.07%. Given Omnicom Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Omnicom Group is more favorable than Newsmax.

Institutional & Insider Ownership 92.0% of Omnicom Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Omnicom Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 61.0% of Newsmax shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Omnicom Group and Newsmax”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Omnicom Group $17.27 billion 1.27 -$54.50 million $1.16 68.79 Newsmax $203.29 million 6.84 -$99.50 million ($0.05) -215.30 Omnicom Group has higher revenue and earnings than Newsmax. Newsmax is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Omnicom Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility Omnicom Group has a beta of 0.65, meaning that its share price is 35% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Newsmax has a beta of 2.72, meaning that its share price is 172% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability This table compares Omnicom Group and Newsmax’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Omnicom Group 1.74% 24.73% 5.15% Newsmax -3.15% -8.28% -3.85% Summary Omnicom Group beats Newsmax on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Omnicom Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers advertising, marketing, and corporate communications services. It provides a range of services in the areas of advertising and media, precision marketing, commerce and branding, experiential, execution and support, public relations, and healthcare. The company's services include advertising, branding, content marketing, corporate social responsibility consulting, crisis communications, custom publishing, data analytics, database management, digital/direct marketing and post-production, digital transformation consulting, entertainment marketing, experiential marketing, field marketing, sales support, financial/corporate business-to-business advertising, graphic arts/digital imaging, healthcare marketing and communications, and instore design services. Its services also comprise interactive marketing, investor relations, marketing research, media planning and buying, retail media planning and buying, merchandising and point of sale, mobile marketing, multi-cultural marketing, non-profit marketing, organizational communications, package design, product placement, promotional marketing, public affairs, public relations, retail marketing, retail media and e-commerce, search engine marketing, shopper marketing, social media marketing, and sports and event marketing services. It operates in the North and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific. The company was incorporated in 1944 and is based in New York, New York.

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Newsmax Inc. is a holding company that owns 100% of the equity interests of its operating company Newsmax Media, Inc. (“Newsmax Media”). Newsmax Media and its subsidiaries operate the businesses described in this Offering Circular. Newsmax Media has six wholly-owned subsidiaries: Newsmax Broadcasting, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Newsmax Broadcasting”), Crown Atlantic Insurance, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Crown Atlantic”), Humanix Publishing, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Humanix Publishing”), Medix Health LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Medix Health”), ROI Media Strategies, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“ROI Media Strategies”), and Newsmax Radio LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Newsmax Radio,” and together with Newsmax Media, Newsmax Broadcasting, Crown Atlantic Insurance, Humanix Publishing, Medix Health, and ROI Media Strategies, the “Subsidiaries”). Newsmax Media is a television broadcaster and multi-platform content publisher with a mixed-revenue model that primarily derives income from (i) digital, linear and over-the-top (“OTT”) television advertising, (ii) online web and digital advertising, (iii) cable license fees and streaming subscriptions, and (iv) subscriptions to online and print publications. Newsmax Media uses original news, syndicated services and editorial content to draw consumers to its media outlets, including through its highly-rated TV channel, digital websites and print publications, and its website, Newsmax.com, in order to sell advertising to third party marketers. Newsmax Media also sells subscriptions to its own streaming, digital and print products through its channels and platforms. Newsmax Media differentiates itself in a crowded media marketplace, among other things, through broad distribution of Newsmax Media’s content across linear cable, OTT streaming, and digital and print platforms, all with a focus on content related to politics, health, finance and lifestyle for an audience primarily comprised of viewers who are 45 years old or older. Newsmax Media’s industry leading digital brand, which started in 1998, enabled it to launch Newsmax, its linear cable channel, in 2014. Today, each month, more than 40 million Americans watch, read and listen to Newsmax. The Newsmax channel is currently carried by major Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (“MVPDs”) cable/satellite systems in the United States. Nielsen reports that Newsmax is the fourth highest-rated cable news network in the United States, with 21 million regular viewers, and is one of the 15 most viewed basic cable programs. In 2023, Nielsen reported that Newsmax was the only cable news channel with ratings growth across all dayparts, seeing a 42% increase in total viewership in prime time, 16% in daytime, 23% in total day, including a 69% increase in total day viewership among adults between age 35 and 64, and an 11% increase in access. As such, Newsmax Media became the first major digital brand to become the fastest-growing cable news platform. Meanwhile, competitor Fox News saw a 6% decline in viewership for total day and a 2% decline in prime time during the same time period. In the first half of 2024, Newsmax’s total viewership in prime time grew by 41%, including a 10% increase among adults between the ages of 35 and 64, and by 36% in total day, including a 16% increase among adults between 35 and 64. In comparison, Fox News experienced a 10% increase in prime time viewership, including a 10% increase among adults between age 35 and 64, and a 2% increase in total day, including a 1% increase among adults between age 35 and 64. Overall, Newsmax’s total day ratings grew by 36% in the first half of 2024 compared to the first half of 2023, compared to 7% growth for MSNBC, a 2% growth for Fox News, a 3% growth for CNN, a 7% decline for CNBC and a 36% decline for Newsnation. Newsmax Media was incorporated as Sequoia Digital Corporation in the State of Nevada in 1998. In 1999, Newsmax Media changed its name from Sequoia Digital Corporation to Newsmax.com, Inc. In 2001, Newsmax Media changed its name from Newsmax.com, Inc. to Newsmax Media, Inc. In 2006, Newsmax Media became a wholly-owned subsidiary of NMX Holdings, LLC. In 2014, Newsmax Media changed its state of domicile from Nevada to Delaware and consummated a corporate reorganization in which the members of NMX Holdings, LLC exchanged their membership interests in NMX Holdings, LLC for capital stock of Newsmax Media. In 2024, Newsmax Media consummated a corporate reorganization. Newsmax Inc. was formed as a new holding company that owns all of the outstanding shares of the operating company, Newsmax Media. The stockholders of Newsmax Media exchanged their shares of capital stock in Newsmax Media for the same class and number of shares in Newsmax Inc. Subsequently, Newsmax Media changed its state of domicile from Delaware to Florida. As a result of this reorganization, Newsmax Inc. became the direct holding company and the sole shareholder of Newsmax Media. Newsmax Media’s ownership of its subsidiaries was not affected or changed as a result of this reorganization. The principal executive offices of the Company are located in Boca Raton, Florida.

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Omnicom Advertising Announces Leadership Transition PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2026

Troy Ruhanen to Retire; Andrew Robertson Appointed CEO of Omnicom Advertising

, /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), the world's leading marketing and sales company, today announced that Troy Ruhanen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom Advertising, has decided to retire following a distinguished career spanning more than twenty years in leadership roles across Omnicom. Ruhanen's decision follows the successful integration of Omnicom Advertising after the combination of Omnicom and Interpublic, which established a strong foundation for the future.

"Troy has been an exceptional leader whose impact on Omnicom and our industry cannot be overstated. His leadership was instrumental in bringing together our combined organization while strengthening our ability to serve clients and create opportunities for our people. We are grateful for his many contributions and wish him every success in retirement," said John Wren, Chairman and CEO of Omnicom.

Andrew Robertson, currently Chairman of BBDO Worldwide, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom Advertising, effective immediately. Having spent more than two decades as a leader within Omnicom, Robertson brings valuable expertise, long-standing client relationships with marquee global brands, and a demonstrated track record of building high-performing teams. He will work closely with Ruhanen during the transition to ensure a seamless hand-off.

"Andrew is a proven leader with a deep understanding of Omnicom, our clients, and our industry. I look forward to working with him on the continued development of our advertising group, particularly his commitment to ensuring creativity remains at the core of what we do as we advance our AI and technology capabilities," added Wren.

Omnicom Advertising continues to set industry benchmarks, recently welcoming Subway, American Express, and BBVA as new clients while all three of its creative networks ranked in the top 10 at Cannes Lions this year. Its visionary client work has allowed Omnicom to be recognized as the World's Most Effective Holding Group in the Effie Index for three years in a row, and its agencies have consistently been recognized by Fast Company as among the Most Innovative Companies for the past eight years.

"It has been the privilege of a lifetime to work alongside some of the most talented people in our industry. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. With the integration complete, this is the right moment for me to retire. I have profound confidence in Andrew and our leadership team," said Ruhanen.

"Our plan is clear," said Robertson. "Secure a disproportionate share of the world's most exciting creative and strategic minds, equip them - through Omni - with the industry's most advanced AI enabled tools and data, to deliver exceptional results for a client list that is the envy of our competitors."

About Omnicom Advertising
Omnicom Advertising (OA), the creative agency services capability of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), aligns leading creative networks; BBDO, McCann and TBWA with creative boutiques such as Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Deutsch, GSD&M and MARTIN, among others. By bringing these agency brands under one leadership, OA allows them to leverage their collective strength today and tomorrow, to deliver the best, most impactful, creative experiences in the industry. This new connected capability unites more than 20,000 creative minds around the globe on a mission to build distinction for almost two thirds of the world's biggest brands (Interbrand, Best Global Brands 2025).

About Omnicom
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) is the world's leading marketing and sales company, built for intelligent growth in the next era. Powered by Omni and its proprietary data and identity, Omnicom's Connected Capabilities unite the company's world‑class agency brands, exceptional talent, and deep domain expertise across media, commerce, consulting, precision marketing, advertising, production, health, public relations, branding, and experiential to address clients' most critical growth priorities. For more information, visit www.omc.com.

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Hsbc Holdings PLC boosted its stake in Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC – Free Report) by 32.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 920,054 shares of the business services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 226,133 shares during the quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC owned 0.34% of Omnicom Group worth $66,995,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Omnicom Group by 82.9% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,917 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $138,000 after purchasing an additional 869 shares during the last quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL acquired a new stake in shares of Omnicom Group in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $241,000. Gabelli Funds LLC bought a new position in shares of Omnicom Group in the second quarter valued at $1,061,000. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Omnicom Group by 5.3% in the second quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 29,373 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $2,113,000 after buying an additional 1,482 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in Omnicom Group by 14.1% during the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 361,266 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $25,990,000 after buying an additional 44,746 shares during the last quarter. 91.97% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Omnicom Group Stock Performance NYSE OMC opened at $82.49 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $83.00 and its 200 day simple moving average is $78.87. The firm has a market capitalization of $22.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 71.11, a P/E/G ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a current ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. Omnicom Group Inc. has a 1 year low of $66.33 and a 1 year high of $89.57.

Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The business services provider reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.67 by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $6.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.44 billion. Omnicom Group had a net margin of 1.74% and a return on equity of 24.73%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 63.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.05 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts expect that Omnicom Group Inc. will post 10.35 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Omnicom Group Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.80 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 18th. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.9%. Omnicom Group’s payout ratio is 275.86%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of brokerages have commented on OMC. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Omnicom Group from $91.00 to $93.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup lowered their price objective on shares of Omnicom Group from $105.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on shares of Omnicom Group in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $146.00 target price on the stock. Rothschild & Co Redburn began coverage on shares of Omnicom Group in a research note on Thursday, May 28th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $89.00 target price for the company. Finally, Zacks Research cut Omnicom Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $99.00.

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Insider Activity at Omnicom Group In related news, Director Linda Rice sold 1,385 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.73, for a total transaction of $122,891.05. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 11,719 shares in the company, valued at $1,039,826.87. This represents a 10.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.

About Omnicom Group (Free Report)

Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE: OMC) is a global marketing and corporate communications holding company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1986 through the merger of the BBDO, DDB and Needham Harper agencies, Omnicom has built a portfolio of leading brands and networks serving clients across diverse industries.

The company’s primary business activities encompass advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and customer relationship management.

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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Omnicom (OMC - Free Report) . Shares have added about 6.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Omnicom due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Omnicom Group Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.

Omnicom Q2 Earnings Beat EstimatesOmnicom reported impressive second-quarter 2026 results, with both earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

OMC’s adjusted earnings of $2.65 per share topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.4% and increased 29.3% from the year-ago quarter. Revenues of $6.56 billion surpassed the consensus estimate by 0.8% and rose 63.3% year over year.

The sharp rise in revenues reflects the contribution from the Interpublic Group acquisition. Core Operations delivered 6.1% organic growth, led by Integrated Media and Experiential businesses.

OMC's Core Operations Maintain Strong GrowthCore Operations revenues increased 7.2% year over year to $6 billion. Organic growth contributed $339 million, while favorable foreign-currency translation added $61.7 million. Core Operations exclude businesses already divested or classified as held for sale.

Management attributed the performance to expanding services for existing clients and winning new business. Omnicom added work in sports, media, production, commerce, social and influencer marketing for clients including American Express, General Mills and Uber. New integrated media wins included Adidas, IBM and Subway.

Omnicom's Media Business Leads the MixIntegrated Media generated $3.15 billion, representing 52.5% of Core Operations revenues. The discipline recorded organic growth of slightly more than 10%, supported by demand for media, commerce, data, customer relationship management and consulting services.

Advertising revenues were $942.6 million, or 15.7% of the total and declined by high single digits organically. Management linked the weakness partly to internal restructuring, brand realignment and the disposal of smaller, slower-growing operations.

OMC's Other Disciplines Show Mixed TrendsPublic Relations contributed $679.1 million, accounting for 11.3% of Core Operations revenues, with mid-single-digit organic growth. Experiential & Other produced $669.2 million, or 11.2%, and grew more than 10% organically, aided by activity related to the FIFA World Cup.

Health revenues were $555.9 million, representing 9.3% of the total and remaining flat organically. The varied performance highlights Omnicom's reliance on Integrated Media and Experiential operations to offset softness in Advertising.

Omnicom's Regional Results Favor the AmericasThe United States generated $3.54 billion, or 59% of Core Operations revenues, and recorded high-single-digit organic growth. Latin America contributed $227.9 million and expanded more than 10%, making it a notable regional growth driver.

Euro Markets and Other Europe produced $826.4 million, while the United Kingdom generated $554.8 million. Asia-Pacific revenues were $537.6 million, down slightly. Middle East and Africa revenues fell at a double-digit rate amid ongoing regional conflict.

OMC's Margins Benefit From Cost SynergiesAdjusted EBITA from Core Operations increased 20.4% to $1.07 billion. The related margin expanded 190 basis points to 17.8%, primarily reflecting cost-reduction synergies tied to the Interpublic combination.

On a consolidated basis, adjusted EBITA rose 83.7% to $1.13 billion, while the adjusted EBITA margin improved to 17.2% from 15.3%. Reported operating income increased to $922.5 million, supported by revenue growth and the acquisition.

Omnicom's Integration Costs Remain ElevatedOperating expenses climbed to $5.64 billion, largely because of the Interpublic acquisition. The quarter included $40.1 million of integration and transaction costs and $47 million of severance and repositioning expenses.

Net interest expense increased to $93.3 million from $40.7 million, mainly due to debt assumed in the acquisition and refinancing activities. The adjusted effective tax rate declined to 26% from 26.5% a year earlier.

OMC Raises Its Organic Revenue OutlookFollowing the first-half performance, management raised its 2026 organic revenue growth outlook for ongoing operations to 4.5-5% from 4%. The company also expects adjusted earnings growth of more than 15% for the year.

Omnicom remains on track to achieve $900 million of cost-reduction synergies in 2026 and $1.5 billion by mid-2028. Management said slightly more than half of the 2026 target had been delivered through the first half.

Omnicom Advances Its Capital Return PlanFree cash flow totaled $1.50 billion during the first six months of 2026. Cash and cash equivalents were $3.34 billion at quarter-end, while gross long-term debt was $10.18 billion.

The company repurchased roughly $3 billion of shares in the first half. Omnicom expects another $500 million of repurchases during 2026 and plans to complete its $5 billion authorization by the end of the first quarter of 2027.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in fresh estimates.

The consensus estimate has shifted -6.25% due to these changes.

VGM ScoresAt this time, Omnicom has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. However, the stock was allocated a score of A on the value side, putting it in the top quintile for value investors.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It's no surprise Omnicom has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC – Get Free Report) has been assigned an average rating of “Hold” from the eleven ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $99.00.

Several brokerages recently commented on OMC. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Omnicom Group from $91.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Zacks Research cut shares of Omnicom Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Omnicom Group from $105.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Rothschild & Co Redburn began coverage on Omnicom Group in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $89.00 target price on the stock. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on shares of Omnicom Group in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $146.00 price target on the stock.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Omnicom Group In other Omnicom Group news, Director Linda Johnson Rice sold 1,385 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.73, for a total transaction of $122,891.05. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 11,719 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,039,826.87. This trade represents a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock. Institutional Inflows and Outflows Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Activest Wealth Management grew its position in Omnicom Group by 2,960.0% in the fourth quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 306 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 296 shares in the last quarter. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Omnicom Group during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID lifted its position in shares of Omnicom Group by 111.4% during the fourth quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 334 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 176 shares in the last quarter. EFG International AG purchased a new position in shares of Omnicom Group in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Omnicom Group during the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.97% of the company’s stock.

Omnicom Group Stock Performance Shares of OMC stock opened at $88.32 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. Omnicom Group has a 12-month low of $66.33 and a 12-month high of $89.57. The business’s 50 day moving average is $81.71 and its two-hundred day moving average is $78.24. The company has a market capitalization of $24.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 76.14, a P/E/G ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 0.64.

Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The business services provider reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.67 by ($0.02). The business had revenue of $6.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.44 billion. Omnicom Group had a net margin of 1.74% and a return on equity of 24.73%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 63.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.05 earnings per share. Analysts expect that Omnicom Group will post 10.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Omnicom Group Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Investors of record on Friday, September 18th will be issued a $0.80 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 18th. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.6%. Omnicom Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 275.86%.

Omnicom Group Company Profile (Get Free Report)

Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE: OMC) is a global marketing and corporate communications holding company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1986 through the merger of the BBDO, DDB and Needham Harper agencies, Omnicom has built a portfolio of leading brands and networks serving clients across diverse industries.

The company’s primary business activities encompass advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and customer relationship management.

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Omnicom is rated Buy, offering a 4% dividend, an active $5B buyback, and significant post-merger scale after acquiring Interpublic. OMC delivered 6.1% organic growth and 29.3% YoY adjusted EPS growth, with margin expansion driven by merger synergies and disciplined cost savings. Management targets $900M in cost savings by 2026 and $1.5B by mid-2028, with 75–80% of near-term savings expected to flow through earnings.

Omnicom looks cheap after a Q2 beat, but estimate cuts, higher debt and integration costs cloud the value case.

Did you analyze how Omnicom (OMC - Free Report) fared in its international operations for the quarter ending June 2026? Given the widespread global presence of this advertising company, scrutinizing the trends in international revenues becomes imperative to assess its financial strength and future growth possibilities.

The global economy today is deeply interlinked, making a company's engagement with international markets a critical factor in determining its financial success and growth path. It has become essential for investors to comprehend how much a company relies on these foreign markets, as this understanding reveals the firm's potential for consistent earnings, its capacity to harness different economic cycles, and its overall growth prospects.

Being present in international markets serves as a counterbalance to domestic economic challenges while offering chances to engage with more rapidly evolving economies. However, this kind of diversification introduces challenges like currency fluctuations, geopolitical uncertainties and varying market trends.

In our recent assessment of OMC's quarterly performance, we discovered notable trends in its overseas revenue sections, which are typically modeled and scrutinized by Wall Street analysts.

The recent quarter saw the company's total revenue reaching $6.56 billion, marking an improvement of 63.4% from the prior-year quarter. Next, we'll examine the breakdown of OMC's revenue from abroad to comprehend the significance of its international presence.

Exploring OMC's International Revenue PatternsOf the total revenue, $227.9 million came from Latin America during the last fiscal quarter, accounting for 3.5%. This represented a surprise of +14.7% as analysts had expected the region to contribute $198.69 million to the total revenue. In comparison, the region contributed $174.4 million, or 2.8%, and $114.6 million, or 2.9%, to total revenue in the previous and year-ago quarters, respectively.

Middle East and Africa generated $127.6 million in revenues for the company in the last quarter, constituting 1.9% of the total. This represented a surprise of -21.36% compared to the $162.26 million projected by Wall Street analysts. Comparatively, in the previous quarter, Middle East and Africa accounted for $129.8 million (2.1%), and in the year-ago quarter, it contributed $66.1 million (1.7%) to the total revenue.

Asia Pacific accounted for 8.2% of the company's total revenue during the quarter, translating to $537.6 million. Revenues from this region represented a surprise of -7.8%, with Wall Street analysts collectively expecting $583.05 million. When compared to the preceding quarter and the same quarter in the previous year, Asia Pacific contributed $503.5 million (8.1%) and $458.8 million (11.4%) to the total revenue, respectively.

During the quarter, Europe contributed $1.59 billion in revenue, making up 24.2% of the total revenue. When compared to the consensus estimate of $1.61 billion, this meant a surprise of -1.18%. Looking back, Europe contributed $1.44 billion, or 23.1%, in the previous quarter, and $1.17 billion, or 29.1%, in the same quarter of the previous year.

International Market Revenue ProjectionsThe current fiscal quarter's total revenue for Omnicom, as projected by Wall Street analysts, is expected to reach $6.22 billion, reflecting an increase of 54.2% from the same quarter last year. The breakdown of this revenue by foreign region is as follows: Latin America is anticipated to contribute 3.3% or $205.32 million, Middle East and Africa 2.5% or $157.14 millionAsia Pacific 9.2% or $569.14 million and Europe 23.9% or $1.49 billion.

For the full year, the company is expected to generate $25.77 billion in total revenue, up 49.2% from the previous year. Revenues from Latin America, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe are expected to constitute 3.5% ($897.52 million), 2.9% ($745.98 million)9.3% ($2.4 billion) and 24% ($6.19 billion) of the total, respectively.

Wrapping UpRelying on international markets for revenues, Omnicom faces both prospects and perils. Thus, tracking the company's international revenue trends is essential for accurately projecting its future trajectory.

In an era of growing international ties and escalating geopolitical disputes, financial analysts on Wall Street pay keen attention to these developments to fine-tune their earnings estimations for businesses operating across borders. It's important to note, however, that a range of additional variables, like a company's local market status, also play a crucial role in shaping these forecasts.

Here at Zacks, we put a great deal of emphasis on a company's changing earnings outlook, as empirical research has shown that's a powerful force driving a stock's near-term price performance. Quite naturally, the correlation is positive here -- an upward revision in earnings estimates drives the stock price higher.

The Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool, comes with an externally validated impressive track record. It effectively utilizes shifts in earnings projections to act as a dependable barometer for forecasting short-term stock price trends.

Currently, Omnicom holds a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), signifying its potential to underperform the overall market's performance in the forthcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

A Review of Omnicom's Recent Stock Market PerformanceOver the past month, the stock has gained 1.3% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 0.5% decrease. The Zacks Business Services sector, of which Omnicom is a part, has risen 2.9% over the same period. The company's shares have increased 3.5% over the past three months compared to the S&P 500's 3.5% increase. Over the same period, the sector has risen 2.6%

OMD Tops the Agency Ranking with $35.1 Billion in Billings and 10% Share

, /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from the Research Company Evaluating the Media Industry (RECMA) reinforces Omnicom Media's leadership position following the integration of Omnicom and IPG's media operations in November 2025.

According to the recently published RECMA 2025 Overall Activity Volume (OAV) report, the Omnicom Media - an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability - is now the largest global media management network, with $107.3 billion in billings ($20 billion + ahead of its nearest competitor), representing 30.1% of the global media agency market.

The report also reveals Omnicom Media leads in overall activity volume across North America, EMEA and LATAM.

Published annually, The RECMA Overall Activity Volume report ranks media organizations based on total managed activity volume across traditional and non-traditional media investments (which includes online paid media and fee-based activity on digital, data & analytics, content, marketing, and sponsorships) in 54 countries, providing one of the industry's most comprehensive assessments of global media market scale and competitive position.

A Historic Event

Describing the combination of Omnicom and IPG as a "historic event" that has reshaped the global media agency landscape, RECMA looks beyond scale alone in offering proof points for Omnicom Media's leadership, highlighting the enhanced capabilities of the AI-enable Omni Intelligence Platform through the integration of Acxiom's identity and data assets and Flywheel's commerce expertise. Together, these capabilities enable clients to connect planning, activation, measurement, and optimization across channels while benefiting from the scale, intelligence, and specialist expertise of the industry's largest media organization.

Commenting on the report, Omnicom Media CEO Florian Adamski said, "Scale matters only to the extent that it creates better outcomes for our clients. Beyond billings, our leadership position reflects the investments we've made in bringing together the industry's strongest talent, technology, data and commerce capabilities into a single connected organization that can translate unprecedented scale into disproportionate growth for the world's leading brands - helping them make smarter decisions, move faster and unlock opportunities others can't."

OMD Again Tops the Agency Ranking

The report also reaffirmed the strength of Omnicom Media's agency portfolio, with OMD retaining its position as the world's largest individual media network with $35.1 billion in activity volume and a 9.9% global market share. OMD also secured the #1 ranking across North America and EMEA, as well as in the top five European advertising markets (UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy), the Nordics and Central & Eastern Europe.

RECMA also highlighted the continued momentum of PHD, which delivered strong growth and gained share in both APAC and LATAM; while Hearts & Science has increased its billings by +27% over the three-year period covered in the report, making it one of the fastest growing brands among the 16 global agency networks included in the ranking - momentum that will be an asset to the new enterprise that will launch next month when Hearts & Science and Omnicom Media agency Mediahub come together to create a new agency brand.

The RECMA report arrives as Omnicom Media also leads all Big Five global media management groups in new business performance, with more than $3 billion in year-to-date billings awarded from major wins and retentions including Adidas, Delta Air Lines, Dyson, IBM, Subway and Uber - a performance that further underscores how the new network's unique advantages in scale, data &technology, identity, commerce, and talent are translating into sustained client confidence and marketplace growth.

ABOUT OMNICOM MEDIA

Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, is the world's largest global media management network. Powered by the Omni Intelligence Platform, Omnicom Media agencies leverage $75.6 billion in billings, 40,000+ specialists across 70+ markets, and the industry's most powerful portfolio identity, commerce, and intelligence assets to design dynamic Growth Ecosystems that enable the world's most ambitious businesses to grow faster and smarter. The Omnicom Media portfolio includes global media agency brands OMD, Initiative, PHD, UM, Hearts & Science, and Mediahub; core Omnicom Integrated Media offerings Acxiom, the world's premier identity solution, and the Flywheel digital commerce practice; and specialty services across the cloud consulting, creator, financial, healthcare, and sports & entertainment categories. For more information visit omnicommedia.com

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Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 28, 2026 4:30 PM EDT

Company Participants

Gregory Lundberg - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
John Wren - Chairman & CEO
Philip Angelastro - Executive VP & CFO
Florian Adamski - Chief Executive Officer
Paolo Yuvienco - Executive VP & Chief Technology Officer

Conference Call Participants

David Karnovsky - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Steven Cahall - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Jason Bazinet - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Adam Berlin
Sean Diffley - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Julien Roch - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Michael Nathanson - MoffettNathanson LLC
Craig Huber - Huber Research Partners, LLC
Adrien de Saint Hilaire - BofA Securities, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us and welcome to the Omnicom's Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]

I will now hand the conference over to Greg Lundberg, Investor Relations. Greg, please go ahead.

Gregory Lundberg
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations

Thank you for joining our second quarter 2026 earnings call. With me today are John Wren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; and Phil Angelastro, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. On our website, omc.com, you will find a press release and a presentation covering the information we'll review today. An archived webcast will be available when today's call concludes.

Before we start, I would like to remind everyone to read the forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial and other information that we've included at the end of our investor presentation. Certain of the statements made today may constitute forward-looking statements. These represent our present expectations and relevant factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are listed in our earnings materials and in our SEC filings, including our 2025 Form 10-K. During the course of today's call, we will also discuss certain non-GAAP measures. You can find the reconciliation of

Omnicom (OMC - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.05 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +0.38%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this advertising company would post earnings of $1.91 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.9, delivering a surprise of -0.52%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

Omnicom, which belongs to the Zacks Advertising and Marketing industry, posted revenues of $6.56 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.79%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $4.02 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Omnicom shares have added about 2.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.3%.

What's Next for Omnicom?While Omnicom has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Omnicom was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.88 on $6.31 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $10.97 on $25.96 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Advertising and Marketing is currently in the bottom 38% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

National CineMedia (NCMI - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.

This theater advertising company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.09 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +18.2%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 66.7% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

National CineMedia's revenues are expected to be $60.4 million, up 16.6% from the year-ago quarter.