UBS has recently raised Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG) stock to Neutral rating, as announced on February 13, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 27, 2025, JP Morgan had raised the stock from a Neutral to Overweight, setting a price target of $39 for IPG stock. Barclays also raised Overweight rating with a price target of $36. Additionally, Exane BNP Paribas raised Outperform rating on January 10, 2025, with a target price of $38. Wells Fargo analysts, in their report published on December 10, 2024, also raised Equal Weight rating and set a price target of $34 for Interpublic Group of Companies Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG) Stock Trading Recap
On Friday, Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $27.05 which represents a slight increase of $0.09 or 0.33% from the prior close of $26.96. The stock opened at $27.13 and touched a low of $26.87 during the day, reaching a high of $27.28. The volume of shares traded was 5.97 million falling short of the average volume of 6.09 million.
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IPG Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -1.60% over the last five trades and -2.63% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -11.40%, and it has plunged by -7.52% in the previous three months. Currently, IPG is trading at -3.65%, -4.81%, and -9.81% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, IPG, a Communication Services sector stock, is trading -23.09% below its 52-week high but remains 2.85% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.63 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 13.38% and a profit margin of 6.45%, with a gross margin of -11.40%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Interpublic Group of Companies Inc’s market capitalization stands at $10.08 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 14.78, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 9.45. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.94, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 2.73, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.44% of Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 104.46%.
Notable insider trades include CARROLL CHRISTOPHER F, SVP, Controller & CAO at Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG), who sold 18382 shares on Feb 27 ’24, at $32.2 each, totaling $0.59 million. On Feb 27 ’24, Johnson Ellen Tobi, CFO, sold 40393 shares for $32.2 each, amounting to $1.30 million. Additionally, on Feb 27 ’24, KRAKOWSKY PHILIPPE sold 150403 shares at $32.2 each, generating $4.84 million.
