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WPP declares interim dividend of 7.50p
WPP (WPP) declares 7.50p (pence)/share interim dividend. Payable Nov. 2; for shareholders of record Oct. 9; ex-div Oct. 9.
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Why Is WPP PLC NEW ADR (WPP) Stock Up Today?
By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 6, 2026 at 9:33 AM ET · reviewed against 2 wire stories
WPP PLC NEW ADR (WPP) is up +26.54% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 2 stories on WPP across 1 source in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 50/100).
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Why WPP stock is up today
WPP stock surged by 26.54% to $26.08 in early trading on a gap up of 25.9% from the prior close of $20.61. The move followed the company's announcement of an interim dividend and the publication of its 2026 Q2 earnings call presentation. The stock opened at $25.94 and briefly touched a session high of $26.73 before settling near $26.08.
What Happened
WPP declared an interim dividend of 7.50p per share, payable on November 2 to shareholders of record as of October 9. The ex-dividend date is also October 9. The company also released a slide deck for its 2026 Q2 earnings call, dated August 6. These developments came alongside news of WPP expanding its partnership with Meta as the first advertising partner to pilot a new AI-powered creative strategy and optimization solution. The company also announced plans to launch an initial portfolio of proprietary solutions through WPP Enterprise Solutions, aimed at helping organizations grow in an AI-powered economy.
What The Data Shows
The stock opened with a significant gap up and traded in a volatile range, reaching a high of $26.73 before retreating. The session low of $20.61 coincided with the prior close price. Trading volume was 0.2 million shares, which is 0.4 times the 3-month daily average. WPP has a market cap of $4.4 billion but remains unprofitable, with a trailing twelve-month EPS of -0.27 and a revenue decline of 8.1%. Despite the negative fundamentals, the stock offers a dividend yield of 4.67% and is currently trading within its 52-week range of $14.80 to $27.50.
What To Watch
The company is scheduled to report its 2026 Q2 earnings results, which will provide further insight into its financial performance and strategic direction. Investors should monitor coverage breadth and any additional developments from the earnings call.
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WPP by the numbers
Last: $26.08Session: +26.54%Coverage: 2 stories / 1 sourcesAI sentiment: 50/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $4.4B52w: $14.80 to $27.50
The headlines behind the move
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WPP plc 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-08-06. The following slide deck was published by WPP plc in conjunction with their 2026 Q2 earnings call.
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