Interpublic Groups of Companies is one of the "big four" global advertising holding companies headquartered in New York City. Its subsidiaries are specialized in consumer advertising, interactive marketing, media planning and buying, public relations and other specialized disciplines like sports and event marketing.
Full year 2011 revenue was $7.01 billion, compared to $6.51 billion in 2010 which growth for all major agency networks. Full year 2011 net income available to IPG common stockholders was $520.7 million, resulting in earnings of $1.12 per share. Excluding the impact of the Facebook transaction during the third quarter, earnings per share was $0.76. This compares to net income of $271.2 million, or $0.57 per share a year ago.
Technically the stock is close to its 11.80 USD short-term resistance. The upward trend may give the needed run-up to cross this level. Moving averages come in support of the trend with the 20-days moving average in support. Analysts are focused on the 12.7 USD objectives. This one could be easily reached with a new large-scale upward movement.
Investors will take a buying position on the stock crossing the 11.8 USD short-term resistance. A stop loss will be engaged below 20-days moving average at 11.10 USD.
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. is a world leader in publicity and marketing services. The group designs and executes publicity campaigns and supplies consulting, media space purchasing, strategic planning, direct marketing, public relations, institutional communication, and other services. Net sales break down by activity network as follows:
- integrated agency network (85.8%): Draftfcb, Lowe, McCann, Campbell-Ewald, Hill Holliday, etc.;
- specialized agency network (14.2%): primarily Weber Shandwick, FutureBrand, DeVries, GolinHarris, Jack Morton and Octagon Worldwide.
Net sales break down geographically as follows: the United States (64.6%), the United Kingdom (8.2%), Europe (8.5%), Asia-Pacific (8.8%), Latin America (4%) and other (5.9%).
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. 
