Omnicom expands margins as revenue grows

The company said the results reflected continued momentum across its Core Operations and improved profitability

Omnicom reported organic revenue growth of 6.1 per cent in its Core Operations during the second quarter of 2026, supported by margin expansion and higher adjusted earnings as the company continued to invest in integrated services and AI-driven capabilities.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, Core Operations generated revenue of $6.0 billion, while reported revenue reached $6.6 billion. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITA was $1.1 billion, representing a margin of 17.8 per cent.

Earnings and margins improve

Reported operating income totalled $922.5 million, while Non-GAAP adjusted EBITA reached $1.1 billion with a reported margin of 17.2 per cent. Diluted earnings per share were $2.08, with Non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share increasing 29 per cent to $2.65.

The company said the results reflected continued momentum across its Core Operations and improved profitability.

Omnicom highlights integrated growth strategy

John Wren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom: "Our second quarter results reflect the momentum of the new Omnicom. Revenue in our Core Operations grew 6.1% organically and we had strong margin expansion.

"We are built for an era where speed, integration, and scale matter most. Our wins this quarter demonstrate that. Clients are consolidating more work with us because they see the competitive advantage our connected capabilities deliver."

Focus on AI and client partnerships

Looking ahead, Omnicom said it will continue to strengthen its position as an integrated growth partner by focusing on agentic marketing transformation, expanding relationships with existing and new clients, and helping brands engage consumers across sports and entertainment, social and creator platforms, connected commerce and AI-driven discovery.

John Wren: "Looking ahead, we will strengthen our position as an integrated growth partner by focusing on three key areas: leading in agentic marketing transformation, expanding and deepening our partnerships with existing and new clients, and helping clients win across the new consumer engagement models in sports & entertainment, social & creator, connected commerce, and AI-driven discovery."

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