Stagwell Inc. STGW

8.32 0.01 0.12% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$2.0B
P/E
119×
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Insider Decisions

Total buys 0.12
Total sells 13.60
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — 1 — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — 1 — 1 — —
Insider Ownership 56.81%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 2,030.00
Revenue 3,040.89
Net Income 17.94
Free Cash Flow 152.04
Net Debt 1,340.64
Current Ratio 0.81
Debt/Equity 2.11
P/E ratio 118.86
P/S ratio 0.67
P/B ratio 2.98
Past 5Y EPS Growth (45.78%)
This Y EPS Growth 33.91%
Next Y EPS Growth 10.67%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 24.85%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate —
Annual Dividend Yield —
total individual payouts
2022 Powerpack
2021 Powerpack
2020 Powerpack
2019 Powerpack
2018 Powerpack
2017 Powerpack
2016 0.63
0.21
0.21
0.21
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 120 131 105 109
Receivables 697 716 736 713
Inventory — — — —
Other 208 287 322 371
1,025 1,135 1,162 1,193
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 415 449 548 515
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other 369 347 345 407
1,374 1,367 1,480 1,479
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales 8.17% 26.78% 2.67%
Cash Flow 6.07% 16.08% (5.75%)
Earnings 0.00% (12.38%) 13.47%
Book Value 0.00% 14.27% (5.80%)

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 704 786 — — —
’25 652 707 743 807 2,909
’24 670 671 711 789 2,841
’23 622 632 618 655 2,527
’22 643 673 664 708 2,688
’21 181 210 467 612 1,469
’20 328 260 228 73 888
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (26) 90 — — —
’25 (60) 115 (24) 260 291
’24 (53) (14) (2) 212 143
’23 (85) (59) 17 209 81
’22 (49) (59) 180 275 348
’21 6 33 (19) 181 201
’20 (20) (14) 127 45 138
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (60) 39 — — —
’25 (78) 85 (48) 221 180
’24 (67) (31) (7) 194 89
’23 (95) (67) 4 197 39
’22 (55) (67) 169 265 312
’21 2 29 12 135 178
’20 (3) (15) 102 40 124
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (0.05) (0.03) — — —
’25 (0.04) (0.02) 0.09 0.05 0.12
’24 (0.01) (0.03) 0.03 0.03 0.02
’23 (0.01) (0.04) 0.01 0.01 0.00
’22 0.10 0.08 0.08 (0.05) 0.17
’21 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.01 (0.03)
’20 (0.03) (0.06) 0.00 (3.23) (3.34)
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

1.5
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
2.75 6.13 2.20 1.65 1.01 2.35 4.80 3.83 4.88 4.03

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
23.90 12.26 10.25 3.53 2.88 11.04 8.92 9.23 8.18 7.48
High Price
6,138 6,200 6,024 5,647 4,866 10,200 12,150 13,000 14,607 12,629
Employees
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revenue/Emp
1,386 1,514 1,475 1,416 888 1,469 2,688 2,527 2,841 2,909
Revenue
32.45% 32.39% 32.80% 32.12% 35.63% 38.28% 37.73% 35.85% 35.13% 36.54%
Gross Margin
(50) 87 (89) 21 77 60 76 91 38 69
EBT
(3.59%) 5.75% (6.01%) 1.47% 8.71% 4.05% 2.81% 3.60% 1.33% 2.36%
EBT Margin
(41) 257 (118) 11 71 36 50 42 25 31
Net Income
112 46 46 44 46 96 118 156 175 164
Depreciation
26.99 27.40 25.78 20.48 12.00 16.25 21.63 21.55 25.62 13.19
Revenue/Sh
(0.93) 3.72 (2.31) (0.25) (3.34) (0.03) 0.22 0.00 0.02 0.13
Earnings/Sh
(0.89) 1.30 0.30 1.25 1.87 2.22 2.80 0.69 1.29 1.32
Cash Flow/Sh
(0.56) (0.40) (0.32) 0.06 (0.19) (0.25) (0.29) (0.36) (0.49) (0.50)
Capex/Sh
(1.45) 0.90 (0.02) 1.32 1.67 1.97 2.51 0.33 0.80 0.82
Free CF/Sh
(9.92) (2.81) (4.32) (2.76) 5.39 9.72 7.47 7.04 7.01 3.52
Book Value/Sh
51 55 57 69 74 90 124 117 111 221
Shares
0.00 2.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 867.00 29.90 0.00 329.00 48.90
PE Ratio
0.25 0.37 0.10 0.14 0.21 0.53 0.29 0.31 0.26 0.37
PS Ratio
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.46 0.89 0.84 0.94 0.94 1.39
PB Ratio
0.90 0.92 0.73 0.72 0.37 1.27 0.68 0.74 0.71 0.81
EV/Sales
(16.70) 28.17 (1,189.51) 11.23 2.67 10.46 5.83 48.55 22.73 13.17
EV/FCF
(46) 72 17 87 138 201 348 81 143 291
Op' Cash Flow
(29) (22) (18) 4 (14) (23) (35) (42) (54) (111)
Capex
(75) 49 (1) 91 124 178 312 39 89 180
FCF
(313) (233) (153) (198) 29 (288) (337) (349) (232) (318)
Working Cap'
936 883 954 937 218 1,264 1,261 1,146 1,354 1,326
Total Debt
903 832 923 830 126 1,080 1,040 1,026 1,222 1,221
Net Debt
(509) (156) (247) (191) 399 879 929 825 777 776
Sh' Equity
(2.91%) 12.55% (8.36%) (1.02%) 3.97% 0.83% 0.49% 0.00% 0.06% 0.72%
ROA
7.69% 12.19% 0.13% 7.77% 9.99% 1.43% 5.05% 3.06% 4.16% 4.97%
ROIC
9.20% (54.45%) 47.48% 5.16% 204.11% 3.29% 2.20% 0.02% 0.28% 3.75%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Stagwell Inc. (STGW) key facts

  • Stagwell Inc. (STGW) is an Advertising Agencies company in the Communication Services sector, listed on Nasdaq.
  • Stagwell Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $2.9 billion, up 2.39% from fiscal 2024.
  • As of September 25, 2026, STGW traded at $8.32, a market capitalization of $2.0 billion.
  • Return on equity was 3.75% and debt-to-equity 2.11.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Stagwell Inc. (STGW) Latest News

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23 Sep

4

Q2 revenue reached $786 million, up 11% year over year with 10% organic growth; adjusted EBITDA rose to $109 million for a 17% margin on net revenue. GAAP net loss widened to $8 million, year-to-date loss $21 million, and GAAP EPS of $0.03. Net revenue climbed 6% to $632 million, with organic net revenue up 5%. The results highlight strength in high-margin digital transformation and advocacy services and a trailing net-new-business pipeline of $540 million. Stagwell launched Allison Worldwide Health Group, a health-focused unit leveraging AI-driven predictive analytics to target rare diseases, women’s health, and specialty medicine. Management raised full-year guidance, betting these initiatives can translate into durable free cash flow, though a hedge-fund base contraction and a 5.87x forward earnings multiple signal ongoing profitability risk. Healthcare-focused AI initiatives and an improving top line could meaningfully boost profitability if net-new wins materialize, but persistent GAAP losses keep upside contingent.

3

Stagwell reported Q2 revenue of $786 million, up 11% year over year with 10% organic growth, and adjusted EBITDA rose 15% to $109 million, maintaining a 17% net-revenue margin. Digital Transformation led the charge, with organic net revenue up 18% and a two-year organic growth stack of 29%, aided by robust new-business wins totaling $171 million in the quarter. The group emphasizes high-margin digital and advocacy services, arguing for platform stickiness as clients consolidate budgets. Seeks higher full-year adjusted EPS of $1.03–$1.17. GAAP net loss widened to $8 million in Q2 and $21 million year-to-date, underscoring continued discrepancies between adjusted results and GAAP reporting; some growth still comes from acquisitions. On Intreego.ai, a new platform to convert menus into engagement tools, management says it’s not yet disclosed revenue or timeline. Hedge funds reduced positions; market multiple sits around 5.9x forward earnings, capping optimism. Digital Transformation shows strong 18% organic growth and a 29% two-year stack, but widening GAAP losses and acquisition-driven growth create uncertain upside.

22 Sep

4

Mediaocean's Prisma expands in the Middle East and North Africa, launching with Assembly (part of the Stagwell network) in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Prisma will manage media execution and financial operations within a single platform, standardizing workflows to increase speed, transparency, and control across campaigns. Assembly leaders say the move meets client demand for consistent, scalable operations as brands grow across regions, while Prisma emphasizes its role as a unified system of record connecting planning, buying, and finance. The expansion builds on existing partnerships in North America and Europe and leverages Prisma's AI-driven media buying platform within Mediaocean's ecosystem. Expanding Prisma into MENA with Assembly extends cross-regional platform adoption and standardized workflows, potentially boosting efficiency, client outcomes, and STGW’s competitive position.

21 Sep

4

Stagwell (STGW) launched Intreego.ai, a digital platform turning menus and hospitality tools into dynamic, revenue-driving experiences. The move advances Stagwell's strategy of scaling AI-enabled marketing, commerce and digital transformation across clients in hospitality and retail. Intreego digitizes menus, enables targeted promotions, and provides real-time performance insights with POS activation to improve efficiency and personalization. Operators can build AI-powered customer experiences in minutes, aiming to boost engagement, conversions and measurable growth. Stagwell Chief Strategy Officer Jason Reid says the investment demonstrates backing tech that creates value by turning everyday touchpoints into engagement and commerce opportunities. Intreego Head of Product & Innovation Julian Escobar adds that the partnership with Stagwell accelerates bringing menus to life and making them actionable for businesses. The announcement frames Intreego as a tool to connect brands and consumers at the point of decision. This is a major strategic push into AI-enabled hospitality tech that could broaden Stagwell's revenue streams and strengthen its data-driven marketing capabilities.

3 Sep

3

Strong earnings improve Stagwell Inc. (STGW) outlook, raising questions whether shares are fully priced in the market. Strong earnings enhance Stagwell outlook and may lift near-term performance while valuation questions limit broader trajectory shifts.

27 Aug

3

Stagwell Inc. expands strategic partnership with Adobe to develop future enterprise marketing solutions together. Expanded Adobe partnership targets core marketing operations and could moderately lift competitive positioning and revenue outlook.

1 Aug

4

Stagwell raised its EPS outlook on stronger organic and AI-driven growth, driving a 13.9% stock increase. EPS outlook raise on organic and AI growth signals major positive shift in performance trajectory.

30 Jul

4 transcript

Stagwell Inc reported record revenue for Q2 2026 driven by AI initiatives that support ongoing expansion and operational gains. Record revenue combined with AI-driven growth signals major strategic progress that can materially lift future financial results and investor views.

3

Stagwell Inc. reported Q2 results during its earnings call, detailing revenue, margins, client wins, and forward guidance on digital marketing and media services. Q2 earnings updates supply fresh financial metrics and guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation multiples.

3

Stagwell Inc. Q2 results were driven by digital transformation initiatives and political spending. Q2 drivers point to noticeable but not transformative effects on operations and market performance.

3

Stagwell Inc. (STGW) beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Q2 earnings beat can lift near-term investor sentiment and stock performance.

3 earnings

Stagwell Inc. reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Earnings releases deliver core financial metrics that shape views of performance and valuation.

27 Jul

3

Stagwell (STGW) acquires QStrauss Consulting to expand Code and Theory's Adobe suite implementation capabilities. Acquisition adds Adobe expertise and modestly strengthens competitive positioning in digital services.

20 Jul

3

Stagwell Inc. resolves obstacles blocking media purchases, streamlining its core advertising and buying operations. Stagwell clears barriers to media buys, improving operational efficiency with limited long-term trajectory shift.

16 Jul

4

Stagwell (STGW) launches Stagwell Curate. Product launch represents a significant strategic move that could alter company trajectory.

1 Jul

4

IBM picks Stagwell to rework its global brand playbook. IBM contract for global brand rework represents major client win that elevates Stagwell revenue prospects and competitive standing.

3

Adobe acquired an AI asset tied to Stagwell Inc. (STGW) to fill gaps in its artificial intelligence capabilities, a move expected to support near-term gains in Adobe shares. Deal provides STGW with liquidity and visibility but does not alter its core operations or long-term market position.

30 Jun

4

IBM selects Stagwell Inc. as creative partner. IBM partnership delivers major client win that can lift Stagwell revenue and market standing.

4

IBM selects Stagwell Inc. as its lead creative partner. IBM selection as lead creative partner delivers major client revenue and elevates Stagwell competitive standing.

23 Jun

4

Stagwell Inc. expands Microsoft-linked Agentic AI marketing platforms, prompting analysis of investor responses to the deepened AI integration. AI platform expansion with Microsoft creates major strategic positioning shift likely to alter Stagwell competitive trajectory and investor sentiment.

4

Stagwell partners with Microsoft Advertising to become the first to integrate Copilot directly into live media campaigns. First-mover AI integration with Microsoft in media campaigns strengthens Stagwell's competitive edge and growth prospects.

22 Jun

3

Stagwell's Code and Theory launches Content Operating System for Sports. Subsidiary product launch targets sports sector with new operating system.

19 Jun

4

Stagwell Inc. launches The Media Machine, a full lifecycle agentic media operating system. Launch of full lifecycle media operating system drives major operational advancements and market positioning shifts.

1 Jun

4

Stagwell reported strong Q4 results and announced a US$400m share buyback plan. Strong Q4 results paired with a large buyback program indicate solid financial health and direct support for shareholder value that can materially lift stock performance.

3

Stagwell Inc.'s BERA.ai launches LLM Brand Rankings connecting AI model perceptions of brands to revenue and growth metrics. BERA.ai launch introduces AI-driven brand analytics that may moderately strengthen Stagwell's market positioning in marketing services.

20 May

3

Fund buys $28 million Stagwell Inc. stake after record client wins. Record client wins signal revenue growth and draw large institutional investment.

13 May

3

Sport Beach announces initial programming lineup for Cannes 2026, featuring key brands and athletes. Cannes 2026 programming announcement strengthens Stagwell's position in high-profile marketing events and partnerships.

12 May

4

The Harris Poll, a Stagwell Inc. (STGW) brand, partners with NeuIQ to launch AI-Ready Research Packet, transforming enterprise clients' access and activation of research intelligence. AI-enhanced research product launch strengthens Stagwell's innovation in data intelligence, boosting competitive positioning and revenue potential.

11 May

4

BERA.ai, part of Stagwell Inc. (STGW), launches Brand-to-Business AI Agent, providing same-day, board-ready insights on business impact from brand performance. AI agent launch bolsters Stagwell's marketing tech capabilities, driving potential revenue growth and competitive advantage.

3

Heineken consolidates its agency roster, prioritizing fewer partners aligned with future strategies. Heineken's agency roster reduction affects Stagwell's client relationships and revenue streams moderately.

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