Sep 30, 2022

Interpublic Group Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Interpublic Group's Q3 2022 performance was marked by solid revenue growth across all regions, driven by contributions from various segments, agencies, and marketing disciplines.

Key Takeaways

Interpublic Group announced its third-quarter results for 2022, reporting a 1.5% increase in revenue before billable expenses, reaching $2.30 billion. The company's organic growth was 5.6%. Net income for the quarter was $251.8 million, with an adjusted EBITA before restructuring charges of $356.2 million, representing a 15.5% margin on revenue before billable expenses. The company has upgraded its full-year 2022 organic growth expectation to 7% and expects to achieve an adjusted EBITA margin of 16.6%.

Third quarter revenue before billable expenses was $2.30 billion, an increase of 1.5% from a year ago.

Third quarter organic growth was 5.6%.

Third quarter net income was $251.8 million.

The company upgraded FY-22 performance outlook, expecting organic growth of 7% and adjusted EBITA margin of 16.6%.

Total Revenue
$2.64B
Previous year: $2.26B
+16.6%
EPS
$0.63
Previous year: $0.63
+0.0%
Organic Revenue Growth
5.6%
Previous year: 15%
-62.7%
Adjusted EBITA Margin
15.5%
Previous year: 16.3%
-4.9%
Gross Profit
$422M
Previous year: $450M
-6.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.77B
Previous year: $2.49B
-28.9%
Free Cash Flow
$19.4M
Previous year: $329M
-94.1%
Total Assets
$16.9B
Previous year: $17.8B
-5.2%

Interpublic Group

Interpublic Group

Forward Guidance

Despite heightened macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, the company is upgrading its expectation for organic growth for the full year to 7%. With growth at that level, they expect to achieve adjusted EBITA margin of 16.6%.

Positive Outlook

  • Upgrading expectation for organic growth for the full year to 7%.
  • Expect to achieve adjusted EBITA margin of 16.6%.
  • Embedding digital across the portfolio.
  • Adding a layer of data and tech to our offerings.
  • Commitment to strong agency brands and industry-leading talent.

Challenges Ahead

  • Heightened macroeconomic uncertainty
  • Geopolitical uncertainty
  • Challenging economy on the demand for advertising and marketing services
  • Clients’ financial condition
  • Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic