Omnicom adjusted EPS climbs 22% as Interpublic integration nears completion

Omnicom said its takeover of Interpublic is paying off, reporting a 22% jump in adjusted earnings per share and 7.2% organic revenue growth in its core business.

Reported revenue for the third quarter was $6.4 billion, according to its earnings release filed with an 8-K on Thursday. Diluted EPS rose to $2.38 from $1.75 a year earlier, and non-GAAP adjusted EPS increased to $2.73 from $2.24.

Revenue from core operations, which excludes dispositions and businesses held for sale, grew 7.3% to $6.0 billion, driven by organic growth of 7.2%. Core adjusted EBITA was $1.1 billion, an 18.2% margin.

Synergies on track

"As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Interpublic acquisition, we continue to deliver the expected benefits of the combination," Chairman and CEO John Wren said in the release. He said Omnicom is on track to deliver $900 million in cost-reduction synergies in 2026.

Integrated media accounted for 53.0% of core revenue, or $3.2 billion, and the United States made up 60.2%.

Reported operating income was $991.7 million.

By the numbers

• Reported revenue: $6.4 billion
• Core organic growth: 7.2%
• Diluted EPS: $2.38, vs. $1.75
• Adjusted EPS: $2.73, up 22%
• 2026 synergy target: $900 million

Sources

1. Omnicom Group Inc., Form 8-K (Items 2.02, 7.01) with Exhibit 99.1 earnings release dated Oct. 22, 2026, accession 0000029989-26-000024

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