Ipsos rises on midterm outlook, $1.4 billion AI investment plan

Ipsos SA

22/01/2026 09:34

** Shares in Ipsos ISOS.PA rise 4% after the French market research firm announced outlook for 2026-2030 and a plan to invest 1.2 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in AI and acquisitions over five years

** The company said during Thursday's investor day it sees average organic growth between 3% and 4% with an operating margin of 13.5% in 2026-2028

** It expects average organic growth above 5% with an operating margin above 14% in 2029-2030

** It also confirmed 2025 guidance

** CEO Jean-Laurent Poitou said in an interview with Reuters that the investment plan would be split between acquisitions, targeting specific technologies, and improving the company's internal capabilities

** The stock tops France's SBF 120 index .SBF120 and is  on track for its best day since July 2025 if the gains hold

($1 = 0.8554 euros)

(Reporting by Olivier Cherfan)

((olivier.cherfan@thomsonreuters.com))