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Ipsos Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary23 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 organic growth accelerated to 2.0% from 0.8% in H1; EMEA, China and Citizens were among the drivers.
Acceleration of the six-pillar Horizons strategy is a priority, spanning multi-specialist services, local reach, speed, AI, access to real people and value-added partnerships.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue was €636.2m, with total growth of 0.0% and organic growth of 2.0%; Q3 order-book organic growth was 2.0%.
9M revenue was €1,806.3m, up 0.9% in total and 1.2% organically; scope added 1.6%, partly reflecting The BVA Family acquisition and Russia deconsolidation, while currency effects were -1.9%.
September order-book organic growth for revenue expected in 2026 was 1.2%.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 organic growth guidance is 1.2%–1.5%, based on 9M performance and the end-September order book, amid uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions.
Operating margin rate objective remains in line with 2025, with financial discipline alongside investment in Horizons execution.
Ipsos Facto 2.0 first-phase rollout to select Ipsos.Digital power users is planned for late 2026, with acceleration in Q1 2027.
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- Q1 2026 revenue fell 2.4%, but order book and AI initiatives support 2026 growth outlook.IPSQ1 2026
- 2025 revenue rose 3.4% to €2.53B, with digital and AI driving future growth and stable margins.IPSQ4 2025
- Targets 5%+ organic growth, 14%+ margin by 2030, and €1.2bn+ investment in AI and tech.IPSInvestor Day 2026
- Q3 revenue up 0.5%, 2024 organic growth forecast cut to 1%, margin target held at 13%.IPSQ3 2024
- Revenue up 4.7% with margin gains, digital growth, and US headwinds; outlook trimmed.IPSQ2 2024
- GenAI and digital innovation accelerate growth, margin, and ESG impact amid strong financials.IPSInvestor Day 2024
- Record profitability and cash flow in 2024, with EMEA growth offsetting US decline.IPSQ4 2024
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Q4 202611 Feb, 2027
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Ipsos SA, commonly referred to as Ipsos, is a global market research and consulting firm headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1975, the company specializes in delivering information and insights on brands, markets, people, and society. Ipsos offers a variety of services including market strategy and understanding, retail and consumer intelligence, public affairs, media development, and employee relationship management. The company's research methods cover both qualitative and quantitative techniques, providing actionable insights across various sectors such as healthcare, media, advertising, and technology. The company is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, and its shares are listed on the Paris stock exchange.