Stagwell Inc (NAS:STGW)

Q4 2025 Stagwell Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Mar 10, 2026 / 12:30 PM GMT

Release Date Price: $6.16 (+17.56%)

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Key Points

Positve

Stagwell Inc (STGW) reported a 6% growth in 2025, driven by 13% growth in digital transformation and 6% growth in marketing services.
The company achieved a record net new business growth of 25%, with significant wins at Starbucks, Target, and NASCAR.
Stagwell Inc (STGW) doubled its free cash flow in 2025 to $187 million, with expectations of 50-60% free cash flow conversion in 2026.
The company is well-positioned in the sports market with the launch of the Sport Beach business and recognition of 72 and Sunny as a top sports and entertainment agency.
Stagwell Inc (STGW) is focusing on AI application development, which is expected to drive significant growth, with new products like the agentic targeting system and marketing operations operating system.

Negative

The communications segment faced challenges in 2025, attributed to industry-wide issues and a retreat in advocacy-related activities.
Despite strong performance, Stagwell Inc (STGW) is undervalued in the market, trading at less than 6 times forward adjusted EBITDA.
The company is experiencing a competitive environment with only four companies offering a truly global service, leading to increased client turnover.
Stagwell Inc (STGW) is going M&A lighter, focusing on stock buybacks and AI development, which may limit growth opportunities through acquisitions.
The company faces risks associated with the political super cycle, which could impact advocacy revenue if political spending does not meet expectations.

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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

STGW.OQ - Stagwell Inc
Q4 2025 Stagwell Inc Earnings Call
Mar 10, 2026 / 12:30PM GMT

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Good morning and welcome to Stagwell's 4th quarter and full year 2025 earnings webcast. My name is Ben Allen, and I lead investor relations here at Stagwell. With me today are Mark Penn, Stagwell's founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Ryan Green, Stagwell's Chief Financial Officer.

Mark will provide a business update before Ryan shares a financial review. After the prepared remarks, we will open the floor for Q&A. Please submit questions through the chat function.

Before we begin, I'd like to remind you that the following remarks include forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial data. Forward-looking statements about the company, including those related to earnings guidance, are subject to uncertainties

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