Publicis Groupe reports "another very strong quarter"

Publicis Groupe has reported strong growth in Q3, accelerating the first half of the year.

The Paris-based multinational advertising company posted net revenue organic growth of +5% to €3.808m, compared to €3.529 million euros in Q3 2025.

Business practice Connected Media, representing 62% of the Groupe’s total net revenue, posted high -single -digit net revenue organic growth this quarter. 

Intelligent Creativity, representing 25% of net revenue, delivered low single-digit net revenue organic growth fuelled by new business wins and client scope expansions. Publicis Sapient, the technology arm of the business, represented 13% of net revenue.

Regionally, North America had the biggest growth by 4.4% to €2.347 billion, followed by Europe 4.6% to €874 million, APAC 5.4% to € 348 million, Middle East and Africa dropped -1.4% to €105 million, and Latin America 23.8% to € 134 million

Publicis Groupe noted that record new business is driving visibility and predictability going into 2027.

It also confirmed full-year 2026 guidance with net revenue organic growth forecasted to be +4.5% to +5%, with Q4 within the full-year guidance range.

Publicis Groupe: “uniquely equipped to benefit from this new competitive landscape”

Arthur Sadoun, Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe, said: “Q3 was another very strong quarter for Publicis, with organic growth of +5%, accelerating on the first half of the year and further widening the gap with our peers.

“Business momentum was strong on all fronts. Our marketing transformation capabilities benefited from the growing demand from clients for our AI-powered products and services, with Connected Media and Intelligent Creativity growing high-single-digit and single-digit respectively.

“Technology improved sequentially, with the U.S. already back to growth and the business expected to turn positive globally in Q4. At the same time, we had a record new business run, once again placing us at the top of the rankings.

“This was our 25th quarter of outperformance, and thanks to our unique ability to connect data, technology and talent through the Power of One, we are confident in confirming our full-year guidance for 2026 and in outperforming the market for the eighth consecutive year in 2027.

“Looking even further ahead, the reshaping of our industry around three global players is creating favorable conditions for our future growth. With our differentiated model and continued investment in the talent and capabilities our clients need to transform their business for the AI era, Publicis is uniquely equipped to benefit from this new competitive landscape.

“I would like to thank our clients for their trust, and our people for the exceptional work they are doing as we reinvent our industry together.”