BlackRock reports 4.98% stake in WPP

BlackRock, Inc. amends its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of WPP PLC common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. amends its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of WPP PLC common stock. The filing states BlackRock beneficially owns 53,785,921 shares, representing 4.98% of the class. The cover notes sole voting power of 50,689,538 and sole dispositive power of 53,785,921. The amendment is signed on 04/29/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

BlackRock reports a sub-5% passive stake in WPP PLC.

BlackRock's Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 15) lists 53,785,921 shares beneficially owned, equal to 4.98%. The filing specifies sole voting power of 50,689,538, indicating control of voting but remaining below the 5% threshold that triggers different reporting status.

Ownership is reported by aggregated Reporting Business Units; subsequent filings may show reallocations among those units. The filing is routine for passive institutional holders.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 53,785,921 shares Percent of class: 4.98% Sole voting power: 50,689,538 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficial ownership 53,785,921 shares Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 4.98% Percent of WPP common stock reported in Item 4(b)

Sole voting power 50,689,538 shares Number with sole power to vote reported in Item 4(c)(i)

Sole dispositive power 53,785,921 shares Number with sole power to dispose reported in Item 4(c)(iii)

Amendment reference date Amendment No. 15 (03/31/2026) Header shows Amendment No.15 and date

Signature date 04/29/2026 Signing date by Spencer Fleming

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole Dispositive Power, Reporting Business Units

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 15 ) WPP PLC Common Stock"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 53785921"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Sole Dispositive Power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 53,785,921.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Reporting Business Units regulatory

"beneficially owned by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"

FAQ

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What stake does BlackRock report in WPP (WPP)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 53,785,921 shares, equal to 4.98% of WPP common stock. The filing lists sole voting power of 50,689,538 shares and sole dispositive power of 53,785,921.

Is BlackRock a passive or active holder of WPP according to this filing?

The filing is a Schedule 13G/A, which indicates a passive reporting status. It states ownership is shown by Reporting Business Units of BlackRock, consistent with passive institutional disclosure practices.

When was the Schedule 13G/A for BlackRock signed?

The Schedule 13G/A amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming on 04/29/2026. The cover also references 03/31/2026 in the header information.

Does BlackRock control more than 5% of WPP after this filing?

No. The filing explicitly reports 4.98% ownership of the class, which is under the five percent threshold referenced in Item 5 and Item 6 of the schedule.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/29/2026 - 04:11 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 15)

WPP PLC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

G9788D103

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G9788D103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 50,689,538.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 53,785,921.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

53,785,921.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.98 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: WPP PLC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground London United Kingdom SE1 9GL
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: G9788D103
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 53785921
(b)	Percent of class: 4.98 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 50689538
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 53785921
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of WPP PLC. No one person's interest in the common stock of WPP PLC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/29/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7