Omnicom Q1 revenue rises $2.6 bn Q-o-Q to $6.2 bn

Revenue from operations in the first quarter of 2026 increased 6.7% to $5.6 billion as compared to the first quarter of 2025

by e4m Staff
Published: Apr 29, 2026 10:55 AM | 2 min read

Omnicom reported a revenue increase of $2.6 billion to $6.2 billion for Q1 2026, driven by the acquisition of IPG and constant currency growth.
Core operations revenue rose by $350.9 million (6.7%) to $5.6 billion, with organic revenue growth of $206.7 million (3.9%) and foreign currency translation contributing an additional $144.2 million (2.7%).
The revenue breakdown from core operations included 51.5% from Integrated Media, 16.8% from Advertising, and 9.5% from Health, among others.
CEO John Wren highlighted the company's strong performance, integration capabilities, and plans for substantial cost reduction synergies and share repurchases, aiming for enhanced profitability and earnings growth.

Omnicom has announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Revenue in the first quarter of 2026 increased $2.6 billion to $6.2 billion as compared to the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to the acquisition of IPG, which closed on November 26, 2025, and constant currency revenue growth. The impact of foreign currency translation increased revenue by $174.2 million, or 4.8%. Revenue in the first quarter of 2026 includes $627.2 million from dispositions and assets held for sale.

Revenue from core operations in the first quarter of 2026 increased $350.9 million, or 6.7%, to $5.6 billion as compared to the first quarter of 2025 due to an increase in organic revenue of $206.7 million, or 3.9%, and an increase due to foreign currency translation of $144.2 million, or 2.7%.

Revenue contribution by discipline as a percentage of revenue from Core Operations of $5.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026 was as follows: $2.9 billion, or 51.5%, for Integrated Media; $943.4 million, or 16.8%, for Advertising; $535.5 million, or 9.5%, for Health; $659.8 million, or 11.7%, for Public Relations; and $582.8 million, or 10.4%, for Experiential & Other. Revenue from dispositions and assets held for sale was $627.2 million.

Revenue contribution by region as a percentage of revenue from Core Operations of $5.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026 was as follows: $3.4 billion, or 61.4%, for the United States; $690.0 million, or 12.3%, for Euro Markets & Other Europe; $492.3 million, or 8.8%, for the United Kingdom; $503.5 million, or 8.9%, for Asia Pacific; $174.4 million, or 3.1%, for Latin America; $129.8 million, or 2.3%, for the Middle East & Africa; and $177.8 million, or 3.2%, for Other North America.

“Our strong first quarter performance as the new Omnicom reflects our new integrated capabilities, core portfolio operations, and successful integration activities. With the largest global media platform, proprietary data and identity capabilities, and our AI-powered Omni platform in full operation, we are uniquely equipped to help clients address an increasingly fragmented and complex marketing environment,” said John Wren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom.

“In the quarter, we delivered solid revenue growth and double-digit growth in Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS. We are also on track to achieve substantial cost reduction synergies and $3.5 billion in share repurchases this year under our $5.0 billion authorization. This combination of operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation positions us to deliver profitability and earnings-per-share growth that will set a new standard for our sector.”