Stagwell (STGW) News Today

Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW) shares are trading higher, driven by mixed Q2 results, raised guidance and investor optimism around strategic initiatives.

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 revenue of $706.8 million topped estimates of $696 million, with net revenue up 8% year-over-year, led by digital transformation and advocacy services. Stagwell beats Q2 revenue estimates
• Positive Sentiment: FY 2025 guidance raised above consensus: EPS of $0.75–$0.88 (vs. $0.776 est.) and revenue of $3.1 billion (vs. $2.9 billion est.), signaling confidence in continued growth. Stagwell Releases FY 2025 Earnings Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted strategic AI investments as key drivers of future organic growth on the Q2 earnings call. Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Shares opened higher following the earnings release, reflecting bullish investor sentiment. Shares Gap Up
• Neutral Sentiment: EPS of $0.17 matched consensus forecasts, up from $0.14 a year ago, indicating stable profitability. Meets Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $93 million and a net loss of $5 million suggest solid cash generation but continued GAAP losses. PR Newswire
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 EPS of $0.17 missed some analyst forecasts of $0.19, highlighting margin pressures despite top-line strength. View Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $7.00 with an “equal weight” rating, signaling limited near-term upside despite a 25% theoretical gap from current levels. Analyst Price Target Cut