12 Best Advertising Stocks to Buy Now

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3. Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE:OMC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 36

Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE:OMC) is a global marketing and corporate communications company. Its specialty firms and branded networks offer services in various domains, including advertising, precision marketing, commerce and branding, and more. These services span more than 70 countries and around 5,000 clients.

The company reported 5.2% organic growth for fiscal Q4 2024, driven by significantly strong performance in the company’s three largest disciplines: Media & Advertising, Precision Marketing, and Public Relations. Adjusted EBITA margin for the quarter was 16.7%.

For 2024, Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE:OMC) had strong cash flow, generating $2 billion in free cash flow and returning over $900 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. It is also continually expanding and deepening its capabilities, acquiring Flywheel and forming two new strategic practice areas, Omnicom Production and Omnicom Advertising Group. Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE:OMC) is also set to acquire Interpublic and recently announced the overwhelming approval of their respective stockholders for the acquisition. The deal is expected to be completed in H2 2025. On March 20, UBS analyst Adam Berlin maintained a buy rating for the company and set a price target of $104.00.

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