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Omnicom Group 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 22, 2026)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed October 22, 2026
Period End
October 22, 2026
Security
OMC
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K107

OMC filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 107 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Jul ’17Jul ’17
  2. Material agreement8-K · Jul ’19Jul ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’22Feb ’22
  4. Material agreement8-K · Dec ’25Dec ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed October 22, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 in an earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) and investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) furnished with this Form 8-K.

For the third quarter, reported revenue was $6.4 billiona, up $2.4 billion from the prior-year quarter, largely due to the acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG), which closed November 26, 2025. Core Operations revenue was $6.0 billion with 7.2% organic growth, and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITA was $1.1 billion at an 18.2% margin on a Core Operations basis. Reported diluted earnings per share were $2.38, and Non-GAAP Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.73, compared with $2.24 a year earlier.

Reported operating income was $991.7 millionb for the quarter, versus $530.1 million in the prior-year quarter. Results include $84.7 million of repositioning costs, $40.4 million of integration and transaction costs, and a $106.8 million gain on the disposition of a subsidiary. Management stated the company is on track to deliver $900 million in cost-reduction synergies in 2026.

The presentation notes year-to-date share repurchases of $3.2 billionc and a Board authorization of under $5 billion. Long-term debt to EBITDA was 4.6x and net debt to EBITDA was 2.9x for the twelve months ended September 30, 2026.

The filing is furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. It also includes forward-looking statement cautions covering integration risks, client spending, currency, and AI-related factors.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Q3 2026 reported revenue of $6.4 billion, up $2.4 billion year over year, primarily from the IPG acquisition, which closed November 26, 2025.
  2. Core Operations revenue of $6.0 billion, with organic growth of 7.2% for the quarter (filing states 7.3% total Core Operations growth).
  3. Core Operations Adjusted EBITA of $1.1 billion, with margin of 18.2% versus 16.2% in the prior-year combined period.
  4. Reported diluted EPS of $2.38 versus $1.75; Non-GAAP Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.73 versus $2.24 in the prior-year quarter.
  5. Reported operating income of $991.7 million, including a $106.8 million gain on disposition of a subsidiary and $84.7 million of repositioning costs.
  6. Management expects $900 million in cost-reduction synergies in 2026; year-to-date share repurchases totaled $3.2 billion.
  7. Total debt of $10.0 billion at September 30, 2026, with net debt of $6.2 billion; the company stated it was in compliance with its leverage covenant.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How did Omnicom perform in the third quarter of 2026?

    Reported revenue was $6.4 billion and reported operating income was $991.7 million, with diluted EPS of $2.38. Core Operations revenue was $6.0 billion with 7.2% organic growth, and Core Operations Adjusted EBITA margin was 18.2%.

  2. What drove the year-over-year increase in revenue and earnings?

    The filing attributes the revenue increase primarily to the IPG acquisition and constant-currency revenue growth. Adjusted EBITA growth was attributed primarily to cost reduction synergies and organic revenue growth.

  3. What one-time items affected third-quarter results?

    Reported results included a $106.8 million gain on the disposition of a subsidiary, $84.7 million of severance and repositioning costs, and $40.4 million of integration and transaction costs related to the IPG acquisition. Non-GAAP adjusted results exclude these items.

  4. What is management's outlook on synergies and capital returns?

    Management said it is on track to deliver $900 million in cost-reduction synergies in 2026. The presentation cites $3.2 billion of share repurchases year to date and a Board authorization under $5 billion.

  5. What is the company's leverage position?

    For the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, the filing shows Long-Term Debt to EBITDA of 4.6x, Net Debt to EBITDA of 2.9x, and Total Debt to EBITDA per debt covenant of 2.3x. The company stated it was in compliance with its leverage ratio covenant at September 30, 2026.

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