Interpublic Group (IPG) reported strong profit growth in Q3 2025 despite a year-on-year revenue dip. Net income surged to $124.2 million ($0.34 per share) from $20.1 million ($0.05 per share) last year, while revenue fell to $2.49 billion from $2.63 billion.
The results beat market expectations, driven by solid performance in media and healthcare and efficiency gains from investments in AI and data analytics. IPG highlighted its new AI-powered platform, Interact, which integrates data, creative, and media services to enhance campaign performance.
As part of a 2025 restructuring to cut costs, IPG reduced about 800 roles and expects total charges of up to $475 million. The overhaul comes ahead of its planned $13.5 billion merger with Omnicom Group, which would form the world’s largest advertising network by late November 2025.