Publicis Groupe Reports Double-Digit Organic Growth for Second Consecutive Year
Publicis Groupe announced its full-year 2022 results, with reported net revenue up 20% and organic growth at 10.1%, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit expansion.
Paris – Publicis Groupe announced its full-year 2022 results on February 2, 2023, reporting a 20% increase in reported net revenue and 10.1% organic growth. This marks the second consecutive year the company has achieved double-digit organic growth. The strong performance extended to the final quarter, which saw 9.4% organic growth.
The company's data and technology-focused divisions, Epsilon and Publicis Sapient, delivered robust results with organic growth of 12% and 19%, respectively. The operating margin rate stood at 18.0%, with headline earnings per share at €6.35 and free cash flow reaching €1.7 billion. This performance was bolstered by client demand for data management, commerce, and business transformation services.
Looking ahead to 2023, Publicis Groupe expressed confidence, projecting organic growth between 3% and 5%, with an operating margin rate of 17.5% to 18.0%. The group also maintained its strong position in new business, topping league tables for the fourth time in five years.
The proposed dividend for 2022 is €2.90 per share, to be paid entirely in cash. The company highlighted its strategic focus on data and technology, which now represent a third of its revenue, as a key driver of its 2022 success.