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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.

Total Revenue
$3.21B
Previous year: $3.62B
-11.5%
EPS
$1.21
Previous year: $1.32
-8.3%
Organic Growth
-11.7%
Operating Margin
15.6%
Previous year: 13.1%
+19.1%
Effective Tax Rate
26.7%
Gross Profit
$646M
Previous year: $628M
+2.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.28B
Previous year: $2.44B
+34.3%
Free Cash Flow
$184M
Previous year: $233M
-20.8%
Total Assets
$23.8B
Previous year: $23.7B
+0.5%

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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.