Omnicom has reported first-quarter revenue of approximately A$8.7 billion, following the completion of its acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies late last year.
The global advertising and communications group said revenue from core operations, excluding dispositions and assets held for sale, reached approximately A$7.8 billion for the quarter ended 31 March 2026.
Core operations revenue increased 6.7 per cent on the prior corresponding period. That included 3.9 per cent organic growth and a 2.7 per cent uplift from foreign currency translation.
What drove Omnicom’s first quarter result?
Omnicom’s reported revenue rose to A$8.7 billion, compared with A$5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by the IPG acquisition, which closed on 26 November 2025.
Operating income was approximately A$902 million, while non-GAAP adjusted EBITA reached A$1.2 billion. On a core operations basis, adjusted EBITA was approximately A$1.16 billion, with margin increasing to 14.8 per cent from 12.4 per cent.
Diluted earnings per share were approximately A$1.89. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 12 per cent to approximately A$2.65.
John Wren, chairman and chief executive officer of Omnicom, said the result reflected the group’s new structure following the IPG deal.
“Our strong first quarter performance as the new Omnicom reflects our new integrated capabilities, core portfolio operations, and successful integration activities,” Wren said.
“With the largest global media platform, proprietary data and identity capabilities, and our AI-powered Omni platform in full operation, we are uniquely equipped to help clients address an increasingly fragmented and complex marketing environment.”
Omnicon CEO John Wren
Integrated Media leads revenue mix
Integrated Media was Omnicom’s largest discipline in the quarter, contributing approximately A$4.0 billion, or 51.5 per cent of revenue from core operations.
Advertising contributed A$1.3 billion, followed by Public Relations at A$921 million, Experiential & Other at A$814 million, and Health at A$748 million.
By region, the United States accounted for the largest share of core operations revenue at approximately A$4.7 billion, or 61.4 per cent. Asia Pacific contributed approximately A$703 million, representing 8.9 per cent of core operations revenue.
Synergies and share buybacks
Omnicom said adjusted EBITA from core operations increased 27.3 per cent year-on-year, primarily due to cost reduction synergies following the IPG acquisition.
The company also said it remains on track for approximately A$4.9 billion in share repurchases this year under its A$7.0 billion authorisation.
“We are also on track to achieve substantial cost reduction synergies and $3.5 billion in share repurchases this year under our $5.0 billion authorisation,” Wren said.
“This combination of operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation positions us to deliver profitability and earnings-per-share growth that will set a new standard for our sector.”
Omnicom reported A$876 million in revenue from dispositions and assets held for sale during the quarter. The company also recorded A$83 million in integration and transaction costs related to the IPG acquisition.
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