How did Omnicom perform on a core basis in the second quarter of 2026?

Core Operations revenue, which excludes dispositions and businesses held for sale, was $6.0 billion, up 7.2% from the prior-year combined base, with organic growth of 6.1%. Core Operations Adjusted EBITA was $1.1 billion, a 17.8% margin compared with 15.9% in the prior-year combined period, which the company primarily attributes to cost reduction synergies.

Why did reported results differ so much from the adjusted figures?

Reported results include amortization of acquired intangibles, severance and repositioning costs, and integration and acquisition-related costs tied to the IPG merger. In the second quarter of 2026, the company excluded $87.1 million of pre-tax items and $117.7 million of amortization from Adjusted EBITA-type measures, lifting reported diluted EPS of $2.08 to Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS of $2.65.

What is the company doing with its cash, and how has leverage changed?

Year to date, Omnicom spent $2.99 billion on stock repurchases and $481.5 million on common dividends, with the full $5 billion program planned for completion by April 2027. Long-term debt rose to $9.95 billion, and net debt rose to $6.62 billion from $2.98 billion a year earlier. The company stated it was in compliance with its credit facility leverage covenant at June 30, 2026.

What drove the increase in operating expenses?

Operating expenses rose $2.1 billion to $5.6 billion in the second quarter, primarily due to the IPG acquisition. Salary and service costs increased $1.8 billion to $4.7 billion, and occupancy and other costs increased $178.5 million to $504.4 million, also primarily due to the acquisition.

Did the company disclose any forward-looking guidance in these materials?

The filing's forward-looking statements section lists risks and uncertainties but does not provide specific numerical guidance for future periods. The company's stated priorities for the period are leading in agentic marketing transformation, expanding partnerships with existing and new clients, and pursuing new consumer engagement models.

OMC 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed July 28, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Omnicom Group Inc. reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 with an earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) and an investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2).

Reported revenue for the second quarter was $6.56 billion^a, up from $4.02 billion a year earlier, primarily due to the acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG), which closed on November 26, 2025, plus constant currency revenue growth. Core Operations revenue, which excludes dispositions and held-for-sale businesses, was $6.0 billion with 6.1% organic growth. Reported operating income was $922.5 million and diluted EPS was $2.08.

Non-GAAP Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.65^b, compared with $2.05 in the prior-year quarter, and the filing states this is up 29.3%. Margin expansion was the main positive in the quarter. Core Operations Adjusted EBITA was $1.1 billion, with a 17.8% margin versus 15.9% a year earlier, which the company attributes primarily to cost reduction synergies.

Reported net income attributable to Omnicom was $584.8 million^c for the quarter and $990.0 million year to date. Integration, acquisition, and repositioning costs continued to weigh on reported results, totaling $87.1 million pre-tax in the quarter. Balance sheet and capital return items are notable for investors.

Year-to-date stock repurchases were $2.99 billion^d, against a $5 billion program the company plans to complete by April 2027. Net debt was $6.62 billion at June 30, 2026, versus $2.98 billion a year earlier, and the company stated it was in compliance with its credit facility leverage covenant. Year-to-date net cash used in operating activities was $932.4 million, while Free Cash Flow was $1.50 billion.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

Second-quarter reported revenue of $6.56 billion, up from $4.02 billion, driven mainly by the IPG acquisition, which closed November 26, 2025.
Core Operations revenue of $6.0 billion grew 6.1% organically; Core Operations Adjusted EBITA margin rose to 17.8% from 15.9%.
Reported diluted EPS of $2.08 versus $1.31 a year ago; Non-GAAP Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.65, up 29.3% from $2.05.
Reported operating income of $922.5 million, compared with $439.2 million in the prior-year quarter; the filing cites $87.1 million of pre-tax integration, acquisition, and repositioning costs in the quarter.
Year-to-date share repurchases of $2.99 billion, with the entire $5 billion program planned for completion by April 2027.
Net debt of $6.62 billion at June 30, 2026, up from $2.98 billion a year earlier; Net Debt/EBITDA of 4.1x on a trailing twelve-month basis.
Year-to-date Free Cash Flow of $1.50 billion, but Net Free Cash Flow after capital returns was negative $2.14 billion.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Omnicom perform on a core basis in the second quarter of 2026?
Core Operations revenue, which excludes dispositions and businesses held for sale, was $6.0 billion, up 7.2% from the prior-year combined base, with organic growth of 6.1%. Core Operations Adjusted EBITA was $1.1 billion, a 17.8% margin compared with 15.9% in the prior-year combined period, which the company primarily attributes to cost reduction synergies.
Why did reported results differ so much from the adjusted figures?
Reported results include amortization of acquired intangibles, severance and repositioning costs, and integration and acquisition-related costs tied to the IPG merger. In the second quarter of 2026, the company excluded $87.1 million of pre-tax items and $117.7 million of amortization from Adjusted EBITA-type measures, lifting reported diluted EPS of $2.08 to Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS of $2.65.
What is the company doing with its cash, and how has leverage changed?
Year to date, Omnicom spent $2.99 billion on stock repurchases and $481.5 million on common dividends, with the full $5 billion program planned for completion by April 2027. Long-term debt rose to $9.95 billion, and net debt rose to $6.62 billion from $2.98 billion a year earlier. The company stated it was in compliance with its credit facility leverage covenant at June 30, 2026.
What drove the increase in operating expenses?
Operating expenses rose $2.1 billion to $5.6 billion in the second quarter, primarily due to the IPG acquisition. Salary and service costs increased $1.8 billion to $4.7 billion, and occupancy and other costs increased $178.5 million to $504.4 million, also primarily due to the acquisition.
Did the company disclose any forward-looking guidance in these materials?
The filing's forward-looking statements section lists risks and uncertainties but does not provide specific numerical guidance for future periods. The company's stated priorities for the period are leading in agentic marketing transformation, expanding partnerships with existing and new clients, and pursuing new consumer engagement models.

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