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WPP plc

WPP plc

WPPNYSECommunication Services● Active
$17.70
$-0.37(-2.06%)
Market Cap$3.8B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$39.58
52W Low$14.81
Shares OutstandingFinancialsRevenue

WPP plc (WPP) Shares Outstanding — Overview

Basic and diluted weighted average shares, YoY change, float context, and historical trend from SEC filings and FMP.

WPP · shares outstanding · updated Jun 8, 2026

Key metrics

Basic Shares Outstanding · Weighted average · fiscal year
215.0M▼ -0.19% YoY Change
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in GBP
vs 215.4M in FY 2024
Diluted Shares Outstanding
215.2M
incl. options, RSUs, convertibles
Dilution Spread
+0.09%
Diluted vs Basic
YoY Change
-0.19%
year-over-year
Float (Free Float)
215.6M
publicly tradable shares
100.0% of total
Source: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC 10-K / 10-QUpdated: 2026-06-08

Shares Outstanding Growth Rate

3-Year CAGRdeclining
-0.7%
2022 → 2025
5-Year CAGRdeclining
-2.5%
2020 → 2025
10-Year CAGRdeclining
-1.8%
2015 → 2025
ⓘ

Negative CAGR typically indicates share buyback or retirement activity. Interpret alongside Splits and Financials tabs. Splits / Financials

Shares outstanding history

↓ Decrease — typically buyback / retirement
↑ Increase — issuance / equity compensation
Latest
* most recent reported · FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut

Annual shares outstanding by year

FY 2025Latest
Diluted Shares: 215.2M
215.0M
-0.19%
FY 2024
Diluted Shares: 219.4M
215.4M
-1.47%
FY 2023
Diluted Shares: 218.8M
218.6M
-0.44%
FY 2022
Diluted Shares: 223.3M
219.6M
-8.06%
FY 2021
Diluted Shares: 243.1M
238.8M
-2.36%
FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut · weightedAverageShsOutDilUnit: Billions (B)

Communication Services sector shares outstanding comparison

Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors in the Communication Services sector.

#SymbolCompanyShares (Basic)vs WPP
#1
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
12.116B+>999%
#2
Alphabet Inc.GOOG
Alphabet Inc.
12.116B+>999%
#3
Netflix, Inc.NFLX
Netflix, Inc.
4.229B+>999%
#4
Verizon Communications Inc.VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
4.226B+>999%
#5
Meta Platforms, Inc.META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.521B+>999%
#6
T-Mobile US, Inc.TMUS
T-Mobile US, Inc.
1.128B+424.6%
#7
WPP plcWPP
WPP plcYOU
215.0M—

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Understanding Shares Outstanding

What Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)

WPP plc (WPP) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of December 31, 2025, WPP plc reports 215.0M basic shares outstanding (weighted average).

Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding

WPP plc's basic shares outstanding (215.0M) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (215.2M) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +0.09%.

Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)

WPP plc's float is 215.6M (100.0% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.

Float215.6M(100.0%)
Outstanding215.8M

ⓘ Float data from /shares-float reflects the most recent SEC filing period-end. The weighted average shares (from /income-statement) may differ — this is a normal reporting window difference, not a data error.

FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · GBP

About shares outstanding & methodology

WPP plc (WPP) shares outstanding history from 2006 to 2025. Shares outstanding can be defined as the total number of shares held by all shareholders — including institutional investors, retail investors, and company insiders — assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants, and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.

WPP plc shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 were 215.0M, a 0.19% decline year-over-year. WPP plc FY 2025 shares outstanding were 215.0M, a -0.19% decline from FY 2024.

WPP plc is a leading company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of -1.8% — is a key signal for investors evaluating capital return policy, EPS accretion, and long-term shareholder value creation.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q income statement disclosures and FMP /income-statement · /shares-float where noted.
Market capSplitsEarningsFinancials (Income)Cash on handFree cash flowNet incomePrice history

Frequently asked questions

WPP shares outstanding · 4 questions

As of December 31, 2025, WPP plc (WPP) has approximately 215.0M basic shares outstanding and 215.2M diluted shares outstanding. This represents a -0.19% year-over-year change from FY 2024 (215.4M). WPP plc's declining share count is primarily driven by its share buyback program. For the complete historical data table, see the history table above.

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▸ Data: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · weighted average basis · WPP plc SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-08