WPP falls as Middle East tensions weigh on Q1 earnings

WPP

28/04/2026 08:13

** WPP WPP.L falls 5.3% to 272.7p

** Ad group reports 6.7% drop in Q1 LFL revenue less pass-through costs, in line with guidance

** By region, North America down 7.8%, China down 12.2%; Middle East down 12.6% on geopolitical tensions

** YTD, WPP loses ~19.2%

 (Reporting by Judes Joseph in Bengaluru)

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