Mar 31, 2023

Interpublic Group Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Interpublic Group's first quarter results reflected a slight decline in organic revenue and a decrease in net revenue, while confirming the company is on track to achieve its 2023 organic revenue growth target.

Key Takeaways

Interpublic Group announced first quarter 2023 results with a total revenue of $2.52 billion. Revenue before billable expenses was $2.18 billion, a decrease of 2.3% year-over-year, with an organic decrease of 0.2%. The company reported a net income of $126.0 million and confirmed it is on track to achieve its 2023 organic revenue growth target of 2% - 4%.

Total revenue, including billable expenses, was $2.52 billion.

Revenue before billable expenses (“net revenue”) was $2.18 billion, a decrease of 2.3% from a year ago, with organic decrease of 0.2%.

Net income was $126.0 million as reported.

The Company confirms it is on track to achieve its 2023 organic revenue growth target of 2% - 4% and to further expand full-year margin to 16.7%

Total Revenue
$2.52B
Previous year: $2.23B
+13.2%
EPS
$0.38
Previous year: $0.47
-19.1%
Organic Revenue Growth
-0.2%
Previous year: 11.5%
-101.7%
Adjusted EBITA Margin
9.7%
Previous year: 12.3%
-21.1%
Gross Profit
$269M
Previous year: $339M
-20.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.68B
Previous year: $2.4B
-30.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$581M
Previous year: -$664M
-12.6%
Total Assets
$16.7B
Previous year: $17.9B
-6.8%

Interpublic Group

Interpublic Group

Forward Guidance

Company continues to expect full-year organic growth at the midpoint of our range of 2% - 4%, with fully adjusted EBITA margin of 16.7%.

Positive Outlook

  • Company is on track to achieve its 2023 organic revenue growth target of 2% - 4%.
  • Company is on track to further expand full-year margin to 16.7%.
  • Won a number of the industry's most competitive account reviews, encompassing a diverse set of services and client sectors.
  • Demonstrated ongoing strong expense discipline.
  • Strong operating discipline and financial fundamentals.

Challenges Ahead

  • Certain areas of softness, notably among marketers in the technology sector.
  • Slight decline in first quarter organic revenue.
  • Operating income decreased from $245.7 million in 2022 to $188.3 million in 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITA decreased from $273.6 million in 2022 to $210.8 million in 2023.
  • Margin on adjusted EBITA decreased from 12.3% in 2022 to 9.7% in 2023.