- The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (NYSE:IPG) reported fourth-quarter FY21 net revenue growth of 11.6% year-on-year, to $2.55 billion, beating the consensus of $2.51 billion.
- Total revenue, including billable expenses, summed $2.93 billion, against $2.55 billion last year.
- Organic net revenue growth was 11.7% versus last year. Organic net revenue increased 12.1% in the U.S. and 11% internationally.
- Operating income was $457.3 million against $223.4 million in Q4 FY20.
- Adjusted EPS of $0.82 beat the consensus of $0.81.
- Interpublic held cash and equivalents of $3.27 billion.
- Share Buyback & Dividend: The board reapproved a share buyback of up to $400 million. The board raised the quarterly dividend by 7.4% to $0.29.
- Price action: IPG shares are trading lower by 9.38% at $35.74 in the market on the last check Thursday.
