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Sep 30, 2020
Omnicom Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Reported a decrease in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but an increase in net income and operating profit compared to the same quarter last year.
Key Takeaways
Omnicom Group reported a decrease in worldwide revenue by 11.5% to $3,206.5 million due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, net income increased to $313.3 million, and operating profit rose to $501.4 million. Diluted net income per share increased to $1.45.
Worldwide revenue decreased by 11.5% due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Net income increased to $313.3 million compared to $290.2 million in the third quarter of 2019.
Operating profit increased by 5.9% to $501.4 million.
Diluted net income per share increased to $1.45 per share compared to $1.32 for the third quarter of 2019.
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Forward Guidance
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to continue to negatively impact revenue for the remainder of the year. The company anticipates a continued reduction in revenue due to clients reducing demand for services, with certain industry sectors being more significantly affected.
Challenges Ahead
- Revenue reduction is expected to continue for the remainder of the year.
- The pandemic's impact could adversely affect ongoing results of operations and financial position.
- Certain industry sectors, including travel, lodging, entertainment, energy, non-essential retail, and automotive, have been significantly affected.
- Economic uncertainty cuts across all clients, industries, and geographies.
- Demand for services is expected to decline as marketers reduce expenditures.