# Omnicom Q3 Earnings Show 7.2% Growth

> Omnicom Group reports 7.2% organic growth and 22% EPS jump as IPG synergies boost margins.
- Title: Omnicom Q3 Earnings Show 7.2% Growth · BigGo Finance
- Summary: Omnicom Group reports 7.2% organic growth and 22% EPS jump as IPG synergies boost margins. Omnicom Group achieved 7.2% organic revenue growth and 22% EPS…
- Keywords: omnicom, ipg, john wren, phil angelastro, q3 2026, organic growth, eps, margin expansion, synergies, core revenue, finance, markets
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/US_OMC_2026-10-22
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-22T22:54:22+00:00
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- Topics: omnicom, ipg, john wren, phil angelastro, q3 2026, organic growth, eps, margin expansion, synergies, core revenue, finance, markets
## Omnicom Q3 Results
Omnicom Group reported third-quarter 2026 results with 7.2% organic revenue growth, up from 5.8% in first nine months.
## Core Revenue and EBITDA
Core revenue topped $6 billion, with core adjusted EBITDA rising 21.1% to $1.09 billion.
## Margin Expansion
Margin expanded 200 basis points to 18.2%, while adjusted diluted EPS jumped 22% to $2.73.
## Integrated Media Growth
Integrated media grew organically above 10%, now comprising 53% of core revenues.
## Geographic Performance
U.S. organic growth hit 10%, while the U.K. contracted slightly and advertising declined mid-single digits.
## Synergy Target
Management reaffirmed $900 million cost-synergy target for 2026, with 75%-85% flowing to the bottom line.
## CEO Response
CEO John Wren dismissed analyst attempts to isolate synergy math, emphasizing deliberate reinvestment in AI and platforms.
## CFO Confirmation
CFO Phil Angelastro confirmed remaining non-core dispositions should close by year-end or early 2027.
## New Business Wins
Omnicom secured wins with Novo Nordisk, U.S. Bank, L'Oréal, and CVS Health, extending Mercedes-Benz contract through 2029.
## Amazon Collaboration
Omnicom announced five-year strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services for AI and cloud solutions.
## Portfolio Cleanup
Businesses held for sale carry annualized revenue of approximately $3.6 billion, with Q3 revenue at $412 million.
## Balance Sheet
Omnicom ended Q3 with $3.8 billion in cash and $10.2 billion in gross long-term debt, total leverage ratio at 2.3x.
## Guidance for 2026
Management guided to full-year 2026 organic revenue growth of approximately 5% and 210 bps margin improvement.
## What's Next
Omnicom aims to return to acquisitions after completing portfolio cleanup, with AI investments driving future growth.
## Key takeaway

Omnicom Group achieved 7.2% organic revenue growth and 22% EPS increase to $2.73 in Q3 2026, driven by IPG synergies delivering 200 bps margin expansion.