WPP (NYSE: WPP) schedules Q1 2026 trading update and investor call

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WPP plc has notified investors that it will release its Q1 2026 trading update for the three months ended 31 March 2026 on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. The update will be accompanied by a conference call for institutional investors and analysts, hosted by Chief Financial Officer Joanne Wilson at 9:30am (BST) and webcast live on the company’s investor website.

Key Figures

Quarter covered: Three months ended 31 March 2026 Update date: 28 April 2026 Conference call time: 9:30am BST

3 metrics

Quarter covered Three months ended 31 March 2026 Period for Q1 2026 trading update

Update date 28 April 2026 Scheduled Q1 2026 trading update announcement

Conference call time 9:30am BST Time of CFO-hosted investor and analyst call

Key Terms

Form 6-K, Foreign Private Issuer, trading update, conference call, +1 more

5 terms

Form 6-K regulatory

"FORM 6-K ____________________ Report of Foreign Private Issuer"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

Foreign Private Issuer regulatory

"Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

trading update financial

"Notification of Q1 2026 Trading Update"

conference call financial

"will host a conference call for institutional investors"

webcast technical

"The call will be webcast live at www.wpp.com/investors"

A webcast is a live or recorded online event where people watch or listen to presentations, announcements, or performances through the internet. It’s like a TV broadcast but over the internet, allowing viewers from anywhere to tune in in real time or later. Webcasts are important because they let companies share information quickly and widely with audiences around the world.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_____________________

FORM 6-K

____________________

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Month of April 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38303

______________________

WPP plc

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

________________________

Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground

London, United Kingdom SE1 9GL

(Address of principal executive offices)

_________________________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F X                                Form 40-F ___

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ___

Note:  Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ___

Note:  Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company may include forward-looking statements (including as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) in oral or written public statements issued by or on behalf of the Company. These forward-looking statements may include, among other things, plans, objectives, beliefs, intentions, strategies, projections and anticipated future economic performance based on assumptions and the like that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘forecast’, ‘guidance’, ‘intend’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘predict’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘target’, and other words and similar references to future periods but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. As such, all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances that are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, as a prediction of actual results or otherwise. Important factors which may cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to: the unanticipated loss of a material client or key personnel; delays, suspensions or reductions in client advertising budgets; shifts in industry rates of compensation; regulatory compliance costs or litigation; changes in competitive factors in the industries in which we operate and demand for our products and services; changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements; our inability to realise the future anticipated benefits of acquisitions; failure to realise our assumptions regarding goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets; natural disasters or acts of terrorism; the Company’s ability to attract new clients; the economic and geopolitical impact of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; the risk of global economic downturn; slower growth, increasing interest rates and high and sustained inflation; tariffs and other trade barriers; supply chain issues affecting the distribution of our clients’ products; technological changes and risks to the security of IT and operational infrastructure, systems, data and information resulting from increased threat of cyber and other attacks; effectively managing the risks, challenges and efficiencies presented by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI technologies and partnerships in our business; risks related to our environmental, social and governance goals and initiatives, including impacts from regulators and other stakeholders, and the impact of factors outside of our control on such goals and initiatives; the Company’s exposure to changes in the values of other major currencies (because a substantial portion of its revenues are derived and costs incurred outside of the UK); and the overall level of economic activity in the Company’s major markets (which varies depending on, among other things, regional, national and international political and economic conditions and government regulations in the world’s advertising markets). In addition, you should consider the risks described in Item 3D, captioned “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, which could also cause actual results to differ from forward-looking information. In light of these and other uncertainties, the forward-looking statements included in this document should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Company’s plans and objectives will be achieved. Neither the Company, nor any of its directors, officers or employees, provides any representation, assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of any events anticipated, expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements will actually occur. Other than in accordance with its legal or regulatory obligations (including under the Market Abuse Regulation, the UK Listing Rules and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority), the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
1	Notification of Q1 2026 Trading Update dated 09 April 2026, prepared by WPP plc.

For Immediate Release 9 April 2026

WPP plc ("WPP" or the "Company")

Notification of Q1 2026 Trading Update

WPP plc (LSE/NYSE: WPP) will announce its First Quarter Trading Update for the three months ended 31 March 2026 on Tuesday, 28th April 2026.

WPP's Chief Financial Officer, Joanne Wilson, will host a conference call for institutional investors and sell-side analysts covering the first quarter results on Tuesday, 28th April 2026 at 9.30am (BST).

The call will be webcast live at www.wpp.com/investors.

Further information

Investors: irteam@wpp.com

Media: press@wpp.com

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit wpp.com.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	WPP PLC
	(Registrant)
Date: 09 April 2026.	By:  ______________________
	Balbir Kelly-Bisla
	Company Secretary

FAQ

When will WPP (WPP) release its Q1 2026 trading update?

WPP will release its Q1 2026 trading update on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. The update will cover performance for the three months ended 31 March 2026 and will be accompanied by a webcasted conference call for investors and analysts.

What period does WPP’s Q1 2026 trading update cover?

The Q1 2026 trading update from WPP covers the three months ended 31 March 2026. This period represents the company’s first fiscal quarter of 2026 and will provide investors with an early view of the year’s operating performance.

Will WPP (WPP) host a call for its Q1 2026 results?

Yes, WPP’s Chief Financial Officer, Joanne Wilson, will host a conference call on 28 April 2026 at 9:30am (BST). The call is aimed at institutional investors and sell-side analysts and will be webcast live via the company’s investor relations website.

How can investors access WPP’s Q1 2026 trading update webcast?

Investors can access the Q1 2026 trading update webcast through WPP’s investor website at www.wpp.com/investors. The live webcast will accompany the conference call hosted by the company’s Chief Financial Officer on the morning of 28 April 2026.

Who should investors contact at WPP for Q1 2026 update questions?

Investors with questions about WPP’s Q1 2026 trading update can contact the investor relations team at irteam@wpp.com. Media inquiries should be directed to press@wpp.com, as specified in the company’s notification to the market.

What type of SEC filing did WPP use for the Q1 2026 update notice?

WPP used a Form 6-K, the report of a foreign private issuer, to notify the market of its upcoming Q1 2026 trading update. This form allows non-U.S. companies listed in the U.S. to furnish important information to investors.