Omnicom Group

OMC · NYSE

$81.11+$1.67 (+2.10%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 5:13 PM ET

Prev close $79.44

OMC analyst rating

HoldConsensus of 8 analysts over the last 12 months. 50% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy4
Hold3
Underperform1
Sell0

12-month price target · 15 analysts

Average $101.86 (+25.6% upside)

Low: $77.77
Now: $81.11
High: $148.05

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

OMC analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Barclays	Oct 9, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$90.00 → $88.00	50%
Citigroup	Jul 30, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$105.00 → $100.00	60%
Wells Fargo	Jul 30, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$91.00 → $93.00	53%
Goldman Sachs	Jun 3, 2026	Initiates	Sell → Buy	$146.00	33%
Rothschild & Co	May 28, 2026	Initiates	Neutral	$89.00	50%
Morgan Stanley	May 1, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$82.00 → $83.00	61%
Citigroup	Apr 30, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$115.00 → $105.00	60%
UBS	Mar 20, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$108.00 → $114.00	100%
Barclays	Feb 23, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$82.00 → $90.00	50%
Citigroup	Feb 20, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$103.00 → $115.00	60%

The case for and against

Updated Apr 3, 2025

Bull case

Omnicom Group has demonstrated robust performance with a notable 9.4% increase in advertising and media revenues, coupled with a remarkable 35% growth in experiential marketing, attributed in part to the effects of the Olympics. The ongoing realignment of businesses, particularly through successful acquisitions like Flywheel and significant wins like the Amazon US account, positions Omnicom well for continued revenue growth moving into 2025. Additionally, the anticipated merger with Interpublic Group presents potential for substantial synergies, further enhancing the company's operational efficiencies and profitability, which collectively contribute to a positive long-term outlook for the stock.

Bear case

The flat EBITA margin of 16% and guidance for fiscal year 2024 remaining just below last year's 15.6% highlight ongoing challenges in operational efficiency, particularly as Omnicom integrates the Flywheel acquisition and hires staff to service new account wins like Amazon. The company's stock has experienced a notable decline of 9% compared to the S&P 500's flat performance since the announcement of its merger plans with Interpublic Group, underscoring the heightened risk associated with such significant mergers. Furthermore, persistent downside risks, including potential recessionary impacts on advertising spending, margin pressures, and competitive threats from peers and software disruptors, raise concerns about Omnicom's ability to maintain its market position and profitability moving forward.

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