WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) gets upgraded to Hold by Berenberg Bank

Analyst Ratings For WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP)

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Today, WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) stock received an upgrade by Berenberg Bank from Sell to Hold.

There are 7 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings, 2 Buy Ratings, no Strong Buy Ratings on the stock.

The current consensus rating on WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) is Hold with a consensus target price of N/A per share, a potential N/A.

Some recent analyst ratings include

  • 12/12/2018-WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) gets upgraded to Hold by Berenberg Bank
  • 10/26/2018-WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) had its Buy ➝ Hold rating reiterated by Kepler Capital Markets
  • 10/25/2018-WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) gets upgraded to Buy by Pivotal Research
  • 7/23/2018-WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) had its Buy rating reiterated by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • 6/19/2018-WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) has coverage initiated with a Neutral rating
  • 3/2/2018-WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) gets downgraded to Sell by Investec
  • 1/29/2018-WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) gets downgraded to Hold by HSBC


  • On 8/18/2014 Londa J Dewey, Director, bought 4,000 with an average share price of $8.89 per share and the total transaction amounting to $35,560.00.
  • On 8/18/2014 Michael C Burandt, CEO, bought 3,000 with an average share price of $8.66 per share and the total transaction amounting to $25,980.00.
  • On 11/4/2013 Henry C Newell, CEO, bought 2,000 with an average share price of $11.58 per share and the total transaction amounting to $23,160.00.
  • On 8/29/2013 Charles E Hodges, Director, bought 1,000 with an average share price of $10.99 per share and the total transaction amounting to $10,990.00.
  • On 8/9/2013 Charles E Hodges, Director, bought 1,000 with an average share price of $11.48 per share and the total transaction amounting to $11,480.00.
  • On 5/6/2013 Value Lp Starboard, Major Shareholder, bought 200,000 with an average share price of $9.83 per share and the total transaction amounting to $1,966,000.00.
  • On 11/9/2012 Value Lp Starboard, Major Shareholder, bought 75,000 with an average share price of $8.22 per share and the total transaction amounting to $616,500.00.

About WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP)
WPP plc provides various communications services worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Advertising and Media Investment Management; Data Investment Management; Public Relations & Public Affairs; and Branding Consulting, Health & Wellness and Specialist Communications. The Advertising and Media Investment Management segment provides advertising services; and media planning and buying, and specialist sponsorship, and branded entertainment services. The Data Investment Management segment offers brand, consumer, media, and marketplace insight services. The Public Relations & Public Affairs segment provides corporate, consumer, financial, and brand-building services. The Branding Consulting, Health & Wellness and Specialist Communications segment is involved in consumer, corporate, and employee branding and design services, covering identity, packaging, literature, events, and training and architecture, as well as advertising, medical education, and online marketing. This segment also offers specialist communications services, such as custom media and multicultural marketing; event, sports, youth, and entertainment marketing; corporate and business-to-business; and media, technology, and production services. The company also provides specialist customer, channel, direct, field, retail, promotional, and point-of-sale services. WPP plc was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Recent Trading Activity for WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP)
Shares of WPP PLC closed the previous trading session at 55.50 up +3.03 5.77% with 314849 shares trading hands.

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