Omnicom reports solid Q2 revenue growth, advances IPG acquisition

Omnicom Group reported steady results for the second quarter of 2025, demonstrating resilience amid ongoing global economic and geopolitical challenges.

The advertising and marketing giant posted organic revenue growth of 3% for the quarter, supported by continued investments in its AI-driven operating platform, Omni. Total revenue rose 4.2% year-over-year to $4.02 billion, compared with $3.85 billion in the same quarter last year.

While Omnicom’s operating income fell 13.9% to $439.2 million, largely due to acquisition and restructuring costs, adjusted earnings remained solid. Adjusted EBITA rose 4.1% to $613.8 million, maintaining a stable margin of 15.3%.

Net income dropped to $257.6 million from $328.1 million a year ago, while diluted earnings per share fell to $1.31 from $1.65. However, on an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share increased 5.1% to $2.05, up from $1.95 last year.

Organic growth was strongest in Media & Advertising, which rose 8.2%, followed by Precision Marketing at 5% and Experiential at 2.9%. These gains were partially offset by declines in Public Relations, Healthcare, and Branding & Retail Commerce. Regionally, Latin America led growth with an 18% organic revenue increase, while Asia Pacific grew 6.5% and the U.S. grew 3%.

Chairman and CEO John Wren highlighted the company’s resilience and agility, saying Omnicom’s continued investment in technology is driving stronger outcomes for clients while improving efficiency.

The company also cleared a significant hurdle for its planned acquisition of rival Interpublic Group, having received U.S. antitrust approval. Omnicom expects to close the deal later this year, a move Wren says will create “significant growth opportunities” for clients, employees, and shareholders.

Expenses rose 7% during the quarter, partly due to $66 million in acquisition-related costs and nearly $89 million in repositioning expenses tied to efficiency initiatives.