Omnicom Rises 0.36 with 42.19 Volume Spike to 258 Liquidity Rank as Analysts Upgrade Earnings and Institutions Boost Holdings

Omnicom Group (OMC) rose 0.36% on August 8, with a trading volume of $370 million, up 42.19% from the prior day, ranking 258th in market liquidity. Analysts at Zacks Research upgraded the company’s FY2025 earnings forecast to $8.29 per share from $8.18, aligning with the current consensus of $8.25. The firm also projected $2.46 EPS for Q4 2025 and $2.53 EPS for Q4 2026, reflecting confidence in its operational trajectory.

Recent analyst activity highlights mixed sentiment. Barclays downgraded Omnicom to “equal weight” with a $80 price target, while JPMorgan maintained an “overweight” rating at $96. Institutional investors, including Vanguard and Boston Partners, increased holdings in Q1 2025, signaling continued institutional confidence. The company also announced a $0.70 per share quarterly dividend, maintaining a 3.9% yield and a payout ratio of 40.17%.

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