Omnicom Group reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.56 billion, up sharply from a year earlier following its integration of Interpublic Group (IPG), with core operations delivering 6.1% organic revenue growth and stronger profitability.
Revenue from core operations – excluding disposed or held-for-sale businesses – rose 7.2% year-on-year to $6 billion, aided by organic growth and favourable currency movements. Adjusted EBITA from core operations climbed to $1.07 billion, with margins expanding to 17.8% from 15.9% a year earlier, largely driven by cost synergies from the IPG integration.
Chairman and CEO John Wren said the results reflect the momentum of “the new Omnicom,” pointing to strong organic growth and margin expansion in the quarter. He added that clients are increasingly consolidating work with Omnicom as its combined capabilities gain traction, with the company continuing to focus on agentic marketing transformation and helping brands navigate emerging areas like sports, entertainment, creator ecosystems, and AI-driven discovery.
Reported operating income nearly doubled to $922.5 million, while diluted EPS rose to $2.08 from $1.31 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS increased 29.3% to $2.65.
The IPG acquisition, closed in November 2025, continued to reshape Omnicom’s financials, though the company also booked $40.1 million in integration costs and $47 million in severance expenses during the quarter.
Integrated Media remained the largest business at 52.5% of core revenue, followed by Advertising (15.7%), PR (11.3%), Experiential & Other (11.2%), and Health (9.3%). The US contributed 59% of core revenue; Asia-Pacific, 9%.
Omnicom repurchased $200 million in shares during the quarter under its $5 billion buyback programme.
