- 5.51% TTM dividend yield
- Attractive free cash flow ratio of 4.6x
- Highly efficient cash conversion (87% FCF/OCF ratio)
Evaluation of WPP plc stock downgraded after the last trading session
(Updated on Jul 23, 2026)
The WPP plc stock price fell by -0.93% on the last day (Thursday, 23rd Jul 2026) from $18.30 to $18.13. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.76% from a day low at $17.88 to a day high of $18.19. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.56% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 34 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 290 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $5.25 million.
The stock is moving within a very wide and horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect WPP plc stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $15.24 and $19.23 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
WPP Signals & Forecast
The WPP plc stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $18.72. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $17.87. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and so far it has fallen -6.98%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for WPP plc stock
WPP plc finds support from accumulated volume at $17.36 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock may move much during the day (volatility) and with a large prediction interval from the Bollinger Band this stock is considered to be "high risk". During the last day, the stock moved $0.315 between high and low, or 1.76%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.47%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (WPP) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 24th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 24th we expect WPP plc to open at $18.07, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $17.78 and $18.48, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.696 (+/-3.91%) up or down from last closing price. If WPP plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.91% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $18.58 (2.48%) than the support at $17.36 (4.25%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Earnings coming up
WPP plc will release earnings on Friday, July 31, 2026.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $0.81. We will update the financials statements for WPP plc, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 2.49% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is WPP plc stock A Buy?
WPP plc holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-2.376
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 24, 2026 - $18.07 ( 0.359%).
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WPP Performance
Trading levels for WPP
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 18.38 | 1.38% |
| R2 | 18.26 | 0.715% |
| R1 | 18.19 | 0.305% |
| Price | 18.13 | |
| S1 | 17.94 | -1.02% |
| S2 | 17.87 | -1.43% |
| S3 | 17.75 | -2.10% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 18.66 | 2.92% |
| R2 | 18.63 | 2.76% |
| R1 | 18.58 | 2.48% |
| Price | 18.13 | |
| S1 | 17.36 | -4.25% |
| S2 | 16.94 | -6.56% |
| S3 | 16.57 | -8.60% |
WPP Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 05, 2026 | Jun 05, 2026 | Jul 06, 2026 | $0.508 | 2.97% |
| 2 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 | $0.483 | 1.95% |
| 3 | Feb 27, 2025 | Jun 06, 2025 | Jul 04, 2025 | $0.240 | 0.593% |
| 4 | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | $0.95 | 1.79% |
| 5 | Feb 22, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 | Jul 05, 2024 | $1.54 | 3.23% |
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