Interpublic Group Delivers Record Margins in Q2

Interpublic Group (IPG 6.95%) reported second-quarter results on July 22, highlighted by a 3.5% organic revenue decrease and a record 18.1% adjusted EBITDA margin. The company confirmed progress on its merger with Omnicom and projected a 1%-2% decline in full-year organic net revenue for 2025. However, it forecast full-year adjusted EBITDA margin for 2025 well above the prior 16.6% guidance. Key insights below detail execution of strategic transformation, AI-driven operational scale, and merger-related mile ...