Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC – Get Free Report) had its target price increased by stock analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $93.00 to $97.00 in a report issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the business services provider’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 17.90% from the stock’s current price.
A number of other analysts have also weighed in on OMC. Barclays lowered their target price on Omnicom Group from $90.00 to $88.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 9th. Argus raised shares of Omnicom Group to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, September 14th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Omnicom Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Zacks Research raised shares of Omnicom Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Finally, Citigroup dropped their target price on shares of Omnicom Group from $105.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $99.25.
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Omnicom Group Price Performance
OMC stock traded down $0.29 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $82.27. 1,327,869 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,013,180. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $80.52 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $78.50. 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 has a 1-year low of $66.33 and a 1-year high of $89.57. The company has a market cap of $22.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 70.65, a PEG ratio of 0.68 and a beta of 0.68.
Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 23rd. The business services provider reported $2.73 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.67 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $6.42 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.21 billion. Omnicom Group had a return on equity of 24.73% and a net margin of 1.74%. The business’s revenue was up 59.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.24 earnings per share. On average, analysts anticipate that Omnicom Group will post 10.50 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Omnicom Group
In other news, Director Linda Rice sold 1,385 shares of the business’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 owned 11,719 shares in the company, valued at $1,039,826.87. The trade was a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 1.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Institutional Trading of Omnicom Group
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in OMC. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in Omnicom Group during the 2nd quarter worth about $2,082,476,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of Omnicom Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $914,156,000. First Eagle Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Omnicom Group by 0.5% in the 2nd quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 7,343,209 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $534,806,000 after purchasing an additional 40,096 shares during the last quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Omnicom Group by 3.0% during the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 4,852,121 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $353,380,000 after buying an additional 142,082 shares during the period. Finally, Pacer Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Omnicom Group by 116.2% during the 1st quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 2,847,575 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $214,451,000 after buying an additional 1,530,743 shares during the period. 91.97% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
More Omnicom Group News
Here are the key news stories impacting Omnicom Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q3 results exceeded expectations: Revenue rose 59.1% year over year to $6.42 billion, above the $6.21 billion consensus estimate. Non-GAAP adjusted EPS was $2.73, ahead of estimates near $2.67-$2.68 and up from $2.24 a year earlier. Omnicom Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Underlying business momentum improved: Core-operations revenue reached approximately $6.0 billion, with 7.2% organic growth in the quarter and 5.8% growth year to date. Adjusted EBITA margins expanded by roughly 200 basis points, helped by media growth and integration synergies. Omnicom Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
- Positive Sentiment: Synergies and capital returns support the outlook: Omnicom expects approximately $900 million in cost-reduction synergies during 2026 and repurchased $3.2 billion of stock in the first nine months. These actions could support earnings per share and shareholder returns as IPG integration progresses. Omnicom Three Key Takeaways
- Neutral Sentiment: Reported earnings include acquisition-related effects: Revenue and operating income growth were substantial, but much of the reported increase reflects the IPG acquisition. Investors will focus on whether organic growth and margin expansion remain strong after integration benefits moderate. Omnicom Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts trimmed price targets: Goldman Sachs lowered its target to $130 from $141, while JPMorgan reduced its target to $111 from $115. The cuts may reflect valuation, integration risks or more cautious expectations despite the strong quarter. Goldman Sachs Adjusts Omnicom Price Target
Omnicom Group Company Profile
Omnicom Group Inc is a global marketing and communications company that provides advertising, media, branding, public relations, customer relationship management, and digital marketing services. The company works with organizations across industries to develop brand strategies, create content, manage media campaigns, and engage customers through traditional and digital channels.
Omnicom operates through a network of independently branded agencies, including BBDO Worldwide, DDB Worldwide, TBWA Worldwide, Omnicom Media Group, FleishmanHillard, Ketchum, Porter Novelli, RAPP, and several specialized healthcare, experiential, and data-driven marketing agencies.
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