About WPP plc (WPP)
WPP plc is a Advertising Agencies company operating in the Communication Services sector.
WPP trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £405.60
- Market Cap
- £4.37B
- 52-Week High
- £420.17
- 52-Week Low
- £218.50
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Advertising Agencies
£1,000 Invested in WPP plc (WPP)
How much would £1,000 invested in WPP be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in WPP 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in WPP plc (WPP) in 2025 would be worth £1,476 as of November 2026, representing a +47.6% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in WPP 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in WPP plc (WPP) in 2023 would be worth £561 as of November 2026, representing a -43.9% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in WPP 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in WPP plc (WPP) in 2021 would be worth £381 as of November 2026, representing a -61.9% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in WPP 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in WPP plc (WPP) in 2016 would be worth £236 as of November 2026, representing a -76.4% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in WPP at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in WPP plc (WPP) at IPO would be worth £3,930 as of November 2026, representing a +293.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (379 months), WPP plc (WPP) has averaged a monthly return of +0.77% with a median return of +0.79%. The stock had 204 positive months (54%) and 175 negative months (46%). The best month in WPP's history was November 1999 with a +39.4% return, while the worst was September 2001 at -28.1%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.6%), and September the weakest (-3.4%).
WPP's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +110.5%, and the worst was 2025 at -79.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, WPP plc (WPP) has delivered an average annual return of +9.57% with a median return of +9.79%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +2.99%. The stock posted gains in 18 years (58%) and losses in 13 years (42%).
WPP's best year was 1999 with a +168.22% gain, while the worst was 2025 at -59.18%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. WPP achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +20.24% | £337.34 | £405.60 |
| 2025 | -59.18% | £826.49 | £337.34 |
| 2024 | +9.93% | £751.80 | £826.49 |
| 2023 | -8.15% | £818.50 | £751.80 |
| 2022 | -26.71% | £1,116.72 | £818.50 |
| 2021 | +39.97% | £797.80 | £1,116.72 |
| 2020 | -24.98% | £1,063.41 | £797.80 |
| 2019 | +26.05% | £843.64 | £1,063.41 |
| 2018 | -36.84% | £1,335.64 | £843.64 |
| 2017 | -26.13% | £1,808.05 | £1,335.64 |
| 2016 | +16.22% | £1,555.71 | £1,808.05 |
| 2015 | +16.24% | £1,338.35 | £1,555.71 |
| 2014 | -2.51% | £1,372.79 | £1,338.35 |
| 2013 | +55.45% | £883.13 | £1,372.79 |
| 2012 | +31.50% | £671.57 | £883.13 |
| 2011 | -14.42% | £784.69 | £671.57 |
| 2010 | +29.56% | £605.64 | £784.69 |
| 2009 | +51.48% | £399.82 | £605.64 |
| 2008 | -37.77% | £642.52 | £399.82 |
| 2007 | -6.28% | £685.61 | £642.52 |
| 2006 | +9.79% | £624.45 | £685.61 |
| 2005 | +9.79% | £568.78 | £624.45 |
| 2004 | +4.48% | £544.39 | £568.78 |
| 2003 | +15.60% | £470.92 | £544.39 |
| 2002 | -37.57% | £754.27 | £470.92 |
| 2001 | -12.84% | £865.43 | £754.27 |
| 2000 | -11.11% | £973.61 | £865.43 |
| 1999 | +168.22% | £362.99 | £973.61 |
| 1998 | +35.71% | £267.47 | £362.99 |
| 1997 | +6.10% | £252.09 | £267.47 |
| 1996 | +54.88% | £162.76 | £252.09 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WPP
What sector is WPP in? ▼
WPP operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Advertising Agencies industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.
How has WPP performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, WPP has posted gains in 18 years (58% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +168.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WPP? ▼
You can invest in WPP through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold WPP.
Last updated: 11/1/2026