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Stagwell
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#4815
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ยฃ1.65 B
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United States
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ยฃ6.79
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-1.08%
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
June 30, 2026
or
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________ to ______________
Commission File Number:
001-13718
Stagwell Inc
.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
86-1390679
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One World Trade Center, Floor 65
New York,
New York
10007
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(
646
)
429-1800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
STGW
NASDAQ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
☒
No
☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes
☒
No
☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
☐
Accelerated filer
☒
Non-accelerated filer
☐
Smaller reporting company
☐
Emerging growth company
☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
☐
No
☒
The number of common shares outstanding as of July 22, 2026, was
244,475,451
shares of Class A Common Stock.
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STAGWELL INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
3
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three
and Six
Months Ended
June
3
0
, 2026 and 2025
3
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three
and Six
Months Ended
June
3
0
, 2026 and 2025
4
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
June
3
0
, 2026 and December 31, 2025
5
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Six
Months Ended
June
3
0
, 2026 and 20
25
6
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Three
and Six
Months Ended
June
3
0
, 2026 and 2025
8
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
12
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
29
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
65
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
65
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
66
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
66
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
66
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
67
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
67
Item 5.
Other Information
67
Item 6.
Exhibits
67
Signatures
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
References in this Form 10-
Q
to “Stagwell,” “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer to Stagwell Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires or otherwise is expressly stated.
All dollar amounts are stated in United States (“U.S.”) dollars unless otherwise stated.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Company’s representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally or in writing from time to time. Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including, statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, future financial performance, growth, and future prospects, the Company’s strategy, business and economic trends and growth, technological leadership and differentiation, potential and completed acquisitions, anticipated and actual operating efficiencies and synergies and estimates of amounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which are generally denoted by words such as “ability,” “aim,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “better,” “build,” “consider,” “continue,” “could,” “develop,” “depend,” “drive,” “enhance,” “estimate,” “expect,” “focus,” “forecast,” “future,” “grow,” “guidance,” “improve,” “intend,” “likely,” “maintain,” “may,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “position,” “possible,” “potential,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” or the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of current plans, estimates and projections are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section.
Forward-looking statements in this document are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. The material assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are based include, among others, assumptions with respect to general business, economic and market conditions, the competitive environment, anticipated and unanticipated tax consequences and anticipated and unanticipated costs. These forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company’s control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
•
risks associated with international, national and regional unfavorable economic conditions, including the effect of changing tariffs and other trade policies, inflation and other macroeconomic factors that could affect the Company or its clients;
•
demand for the Company’s services, which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and uncertainties;
•
inflation and actions taken by central banks to counter inflation;
•
the Company’s ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;
•
the impact of a reduction in client spending and changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements;
•
financial failure of the Company’s clients;
•
the Company’s ability to retain and attract key employees;
•
the Company’s ability to compete in the markets in which it operates;
•
the Company’s ability to achieve its cost saving initiatives;
•
the Company’s implementation of strategic initiatives;
•
the Company’s ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company’s ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests, deferred acquisition consideration and profit interests;
•
the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively;
•
the Company’s ability to identify and complete acquisitions or other strategic transactions that complement and expand the Company’s business capabilities and successfully integrate newly acquired businesses into the Company’s operations, retain key employees, and realize cost savings, synergies and other related anticipated benefits within the expected time period;
•
the Company’s ability to identify and complete divestitures and to achieve the anticipated benefits therefrom;
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the Company’s ability to develop products incorporating new technologies, including augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, and realize benefits from such products;
•
the Company’s use of artificial intelligence, including generative artificial intelligence;
•
adverse tax consequences for the Company, its operations and its stockholders, that may differ from the expectations of the Company, including that recent or future changes in tax laws, potential changes to corporate tax rates in the United States and disagreements with tax authorities on the Company’s determinations that may result in increased tax costs;
•
adverse tax consequences in connection with the business combination that formed the Company in August 2021, including the incurrence of material Canadian federal income tax (including material “emigration tax”);
•
the Company’s ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, including the risk that the Company’s internal controls will fail to detect misstatements in its financial statements;
•
the Company’s ability to accurately forecast its future financial performance and provide accurate guidance;
•
the Company’s ability to protect client data from security incidents or cyberattacks;
•
economic disruptions resulting from war and other economic and geopolitical tensions (such as the ongoing military conflicts in Iran and the Middle East, and between Russia and Ukraine), terrorist activities, natural disasters, public health events, and tariff and trade policies;
•
stock price volatility; and
•
foreign currency fluctuations.
Investors should carefully consider these risks and the additional risk factors described in more detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Form 10-K”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 13, 2026, and accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, under the caption “Risk Factors,” and in the Company’s other SEC filings.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Revenue
$
786,307
$
706,818
$
1,490,450
$
1,358,558
Operating expenses
Cost of services
517,064
459,216
976,595
871,303
Office and general expenses
213,742
183,061
404,381
362,423
Depreciation and amortization
43,955
41,369
88,286
83,375
774,761
683,646
1,469,262
1,317,101
Operating income
11,546
23,172
21,188
41,457
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense, net
(
22,328
)
(
23,455
)
(
45,594
)
(
46,811
)
Foreign exchange, net
605
(
1,338
)
(
2,416
)
(
118
)
Other, net
937
(
360
)
868
(
111
)
(
20,786
)
(
25,153
)
(
47,142
)
(
47,040
)
Loss before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(
9,240
)
(
1,981
)
(
25,954
)
(
5,583
)
Income tax (benefit) expense
(
348
)
2,673
(
3,236
)
4,395
Loss before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(
8,892
)
(
4,654
)
(
22,718
)
(
9,978
)
Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates
191
20
70
19
Net loss
(
8,701
)
(
4,634
)
(
22,648
)
(
9,959
)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
585
(
627
)
1,559
1,781
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
8,116
)
$
(
5,261
)
$
(
21,089
)
$
(
8,178
)
Loss per common share:
Basic
$
(
0.03
)
$
(
0.02
)
$
(
0.08
)
$
(
0.04
)
Diluted
$
(
0.03
)
$
(
0.02
)
$
(
0.08
)
$
(
0.06
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
245,908
260,774
248,328
186,843
Diluted
245,908
260,774
248,328
265,600
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
.
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STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net loss
$
(
8,701
)
$
(
4,634
)
$
(
22,648
)
$
(
9,959
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - Foreign currency translation adjustment
(
2,409
)
24,068
(
10,067
)
34,566
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period
(
11,110
)
19,434
(
32,715
)
24,607
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
585
(
627
)
1,559
(
4,246
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
10,525
)
$
18,807
$
(
31,156
)
$
20,361
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
.
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STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
109,473
$
104,537
Accounts receivable, net
713,100
735,752
Expenditures billable to clients
159,320
164,694
Other current assets
211,279
157,309
Total current assets
1,193,172
1,162,292
Fixed assets, net
71,552
73,081
Right-of-use lease assets - operating leases
192,880
213,576
Goodwill
1,594,881
1,595,238
Other intangible assets, net
815,270
834,248
Deferred tax assets
280,161
281,057
Other assets
51,600
55,055
Total assets
$
4,199,516
$
4,214,547
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (“RNCI”), AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
515,035
$
548,320
Accrued media
203,073
239,490
Accruals and other liabilities
299,293
291,554
Advance billings
369,465
329,815
Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases
53,945
55,386
Current portion of deferred acquisition consideration
37,784
15,446
Total current liabilities
1,478,595
1,480,011
Long-term debt
1,450,112
1,326,013
Long-term portion of deferred acquisition consideration
19,083
24,598
Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases
201,597
224,397
Deferred tax liabilities
52,777
54,726
Long-term tax receivable agreement liability
252,390
252,390
Other liabilities
38,208
51,077
Total liabilities
3,492,762
3,413,212
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
20,313
24,968
Commitments, contingencies and guarantees (Note 9)
Shareholders’ equity
Common shares - Class A
244
252
Paid-in capital
685,139
744,463
Retained earnings
13,320
32,930
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(
29,319
)
(
19,252
)
Stagwell Inc. shareholders’ equity
669,384
758,393
Noncontrolling interests
17,057
17,974
Total shareholders’ equity
686,441
776,367
Total liabilities, RNCI, and shareholders’ equity
$
4,199,516
$
4,214,547
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
.
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STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$
(
22,648
)
$
(
9,959
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation
32,815
31,497
Depreciation and amortization
88,286
83,375
Amortization of right-of-use lease assets and lease liability interest
32,232
34,075
Lease termination gain
—
(
3,529
)
Deferred income taxes
(
338
)
(
1,424
)
Adjustment to deferred acquisition consideration
19,091
3,437
Other, net
1,071
(
7,517
)
Changes in working capital:
Accounts receivable
9,595
7,941
Expenditures billable to clients
5,082
27,021
Other current assets
(
58,849
)
(
41,375
)
Accounts payable
(
15,944
)
25,333
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(
28,787
)
(
89,393
)
Advance billings
39,278
35,765
Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases
(
35,717
)
(
40,509
)
Deferred acquisition related payments
(
1,450
)
—
Net cash provided by operating activities
63,717
54,738
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capitalized software
(
62,446
)
(
29,241
)
Capital expenditures
(
21,623
)
(
18,088
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(
4,453
)
14,172
Other
(
1,150
)
(
1,779
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(
89,672
)
(
34,936
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of borrowings under revolving credit facility
(
972,100
)
(
925,000
)
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility
1,096,100
1,038,000
Shares repurchased and cancelled
(
87,956
)
(
67,504
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and RNCI
(
3,071
)
(
4,761
)
Payment of deferred consideration
(
337
)
(
16,103
)
Tax Receivables Agreement payment
(
2,554
)
—
Debt financing and other costs
—
(
3,570
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
30,082
21,062
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
809
9,106
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
4,936
49,970
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
104,537
131,339
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
109,473
$
181,309
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (continued)
(amounts in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash income taxes paid
$
14,457
$
14,303
Cash interest paid
45,464
46,800
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Shares and other non-cash payment for deferred acquisition consideration
483
$
—
Shares issued for business acquisitions
5,625
15,300
Right-of-use lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities
5,247
21,636
Addition to deferred tax asset related to exchange of Paired Units
—
204,722
Addition to Tax Receivables Agreement liability related to exchange of Paired Units
—
200,119
Conversion of Class C to Class A shares
—
447,562
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
.
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STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
Common Shares -
Class A
Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Stagwell Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Shareholders’ Equity
Shares
Amount
Balance at March 31, 2026
246,416
$
246
$
711,490
$
20,082
$
(
26,910
)
$
704,908
$
17,600
$
722,508
Net loss
—
—
—
(
8,116
)
—
(
8,116
)
(
585
)
(
8,701
)
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
—
(
2,409
)
(
2,409
)
—
(
2,409
)
Total other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
(
8,116
)
(
2,409
)
(
10,525
)
(
585
)
(
11,110
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
—
—
(
1,265
)
(
1,265
)
Changes in redemption value of RNCI, net of tax
—
—
—
1,354
—
1,354
—
1,354
Restricted awards granted or vested
3,858
3
186
—
—
189
—
189
Shares repurchased and cancelled
(
5,918
)
(
5
)
(
36,853
)
—
—
(
36,858
)
—
(
36,858
)
Restricted shares forfeited
(
1
)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Stock-based compensation
—
—
9,829
—
—
9,829
—
9,829
Shares issued, acquisitions
77
—
483
—
—
483
—
483
Other
—
—
4
—
—
4
1,307
1,311
Balance at June 30, 2026
244,432
$
244
$
685,139
$
13,320
$
(
29,319
)
$
669,384
$
17,057
$
686,441
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
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STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - (continued)
(amounts in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Common Shares -
Class A
Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Stagwell Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Shareholders’ Equity
Shares
Amount
Balance at December 31, 2025
252,272
$
252
$
744,463
$
32,930
$
(
19,252
)
$
758,393
$
17,974
$
776,367
Net loss
—
—
—
(
21,089
)
—
(
21,089
)
(
1,559
)
(
22,648
)
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
—
(
10,067
)
(
10,067
)
—
(
10,067
)
Total other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
(
21,089
)
(
10,067
)
(
31,156
)
(
1,559
)
(
32,715
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
—
—
(
1,265
)
(
1,265
)
Changes in redemption value of RNCI, net of tax
—
—
—
1,479
—
1,479
—
1,479
Restricted awards granted or vested
5,772
5
436
—
—
441
—
441
Shares repurchased and cancelled
(
14,417
)
(
14
)
(
87,942
)
—
—
(
87,956
)
—
(
87,956
)
Restricted shares forfeited
(
135
)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Stock-based compensation
—
—
22,071
—
—
22,071
—
22,071
Shares issued, acquisitions
940
1
6,107
—
—
6,108
—
6,108
Other
—
—
4
—
—
4
1,907
1,911
Balance at June 30, 2026
244,432
$
244
$
685,139
$
13,320
$
(
29,319
)
$
669,384
$
17,057
$
686,441
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
.
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STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - (continued)
(amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Common Shares -
Class A
Common Shares -
Class C
Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Stagwell Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Shareholders’ Equity
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Balance at March 31, 2025
113,894
$
114
151,649
$
2
$
343,082
$
10,504
$
(
19,302
)
$
334,400
$
445,493
$
779,893
Net income (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
(
5,261
)
—
(
5,261
)
627
(
4,634
)
Other comprehensive income
—
—
—
—
—
—
24,068
24,068
—
24,068
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
(
5,261
)
24,068
18,807
627
19,434
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(
2,459
)
(
2,459
)
Changes in redemption value of RNCI, net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
(
321
)
—
(
321
)
—
(
321
)
Restricted awards granted or vested
4,174
4
—
—
295
—
—
299
—
299
Shares repurchased and cancelled
(
11,135
)
(
11
)
—
—
(
56,786
)
—
—
(
56,797
)
—
(
56,797
)
Restricted shares forfeited
(
15
)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Stock-based compensation
—
—
—
—
12,167
—
—
12,167
—
12,167
Shares issued, acquisitions
2,672
3
—
—
15,297
—
—
15,300
—
15,300
Conversion of Class C to Class A shares
151,649
152
(
151,649
)
(
2
)
447,412
—
(
25,701
)
421,861
(
421,861
)
—
Other
(1)
(
3
)
(
1
)
—
—
4,431
1
(
1
)
4,430
2
4,432
Balance at June 30, 2025
261,236
$
261
—
$
—
$
765,898
$
4,923
$
(
20,936
)
$
750,146
$
21,802
$
771,948
(1)
Paid-in Capital includes $
4.6
million in connection with the conversion of Class C to Class A shares as this resulted in an adjustment between the deferred tax asset and the accrued TRA liability.
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - (continued)
(amounts in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Common Shares -
Class A
Common Shares -
Class C
Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Stagwell Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Shareholders’ Equity
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Balance at December 31, 2024
114,847
$
115
151,649
$
2
$
343,647
$
11,740
$
(
23,773
)
$
331,731
$
445,174
$
776,905
Net loss
—
—
—
—
—
(
8,178
)
—
(
8,178
)
(
1,781
)
(
9,959
)
Other comprehensive income
—
—
—
—
—
—
28,539
28,539
6,027
34,566
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
(
8,178
)
28,539
20,361
4,246
24,607
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(
3,040
)
(
3,040
)
Changes in redemption value of RNCI, net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
1,360
—
1,360
—
1,360
Restricted awards granted or vested
5,333
5
—
—
562
—
—
567
—
567
Shares repurchased and cancelled
(
13,005
)
(
13
)
—
—
(
68,170
)
—
—
(
68,183
)
—
(
68,183
)
Restricted shares forfeited
(
257
)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Stock-based compensation
—
—
—
—
24,226
—
—
24,226
—
24,226
Change in ownership held by Class C shareholders
—
—
—
—
(
1,509
)
—
—
(
1,509
)
1,509
—
Shares issued, acquisitions
2,672
3
—
—
15,297
—
—
15,300
—
15,300
Conversion of Class C to Class A shares
151,649
152
(
151,649
)
(
2
)
447,412
—
(
25,701
)
421,861
(
421,861
)
—
Other
(1)
(
3
)
(
1
)
—
—
4,433
1
(
1
)
4,432
(
4,226
)
206
Balance at June 30, 2025
261,236
$
261
—
$
—
$
765,898
$
4,923
$
(
20,936
)
$
750,146
$
21,802
$
771,948
(1)
Paid-in Capital includes $
4.6
million in connection with the conversion of Class C to Class A shares as this resulted in an adjustment between the deferred tax asset and the accrued TRA liability.
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Business and Basis of Presentation
Stagwell Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise, the “Company,” “we,” or “Stagwell”), incorporated under the laws of Delaware, operates a global network of technology-enabled marketing & advertising, media, data, and technology businesses (“Brands”). We help clients grow by delivering both discrete and integrated products and services, including self-service software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) and data-as-a-service (“DaaS”). Our offerings address needs such as creative, communications strategy, digital transformation, experiences, technology solutions, and market research across our Marketing Services, Communications, Digital Transformation, Media & Commerce, and The Marketing Cloud segments that support clients in navigating change and achieving measurable results in a rapidly evolving business environment.
On September 30, 2025, the Company reorganized its organizational structure, which resulted in a realignment of its segments. Refer to Note 14 of the Notes included herein for additional information.
The accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Stagwell and its subsidiaries. Stagwell has prepared the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements included herein in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for reporting interim financial information on Form 10-Q. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make judgments, assumptions and estimates about current and future results of operations and cash flows that affect the amounts reported and disclosed. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions. The consolidated reports for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Form 10-K”).
The accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which in the opinion of management are necessary for a fair statement, in all material respects, of the information contained therein. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial information to conform to the current year’s presentation.
In the three-and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026, we recorded $
8.9
million and $
8.2
million in out-of-period adjustments, respectively, to correct for errors related to prior periods, primarily related to an understatement of employer payroll tax that impacted our Cost of services and Office and general expenses financial statement line items in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. The total impact of the adjustments to net loss in the three-and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026, was $
6.6
million and $
6.0
million, respectively. The Company evaluated the impact of the out-of-period adjustments and concluded that the errors were not material to the Company’s previously issued financial statements and are not expected to be material to the year ending December 31, 2026.
Accounting Change
In January 2026, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. The amendments provide a practical expedient and clarifications related to estimating expected credit losses on current accounts receivable and current contract assets. The Company applied the amendments prospectively and elected the practical expedient. Adoption of ASU 2025-05 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Recent Developments
On July 17, 2026, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire the net assets of QStrauss Consulting, a Colombian technology consulting firm, for an estimated purchase price of $
4.0
million, up to $
2.0
million of which may be paid in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, at the Company’s discretion. The acquisition is expected to close in August 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. In connection with the acquisition, the sellers are eligible to earn contingent consideration of up to $
8.0
million, a portion of which may be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, at the Company’s discretion.
2. New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Improvements to Interim Disclosure Requirements (“ASU 2025-11”), to enhance the transparency and consistency of interim financial reporting by clarifying and expanding certain disclosure requirements in interim periods. ASU 2025-11 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2025-11 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements or related disclosures, as the Company already complies with the applicable interim disclosure requirements of Regulation S-X.
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In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software (“ASU 2025-06”), to clarify the scope, capitalization criteria, and disclosure requirements for software costs that are accounted for under Subtopic 350-40 (referred to as “internal-use software”). ASU 2025-06 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. The Company is evaluating the impact of these new requirements on the accounting for its internal-use software.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”), to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of financial information presented in the income statement by requiring disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is evaluating the impact of these new requirements on its income statement presentation and disclosures.
3.
Acquisition
Acquisition of Wavelength
On January 30, 2026, the Company acquired the net assets of Wavelength Strategy LLC (“Wavelength”), a digital advocacy and communications company, for $
10.2
million, consisting of $
4.6
million paid in cash, and $
5.6
million paid in
863,624
shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, subject to post-closing adjustments. In connection with the acquisition, the sellers are eligible to receive contingent consideration up to a maximum value of $
24.8
million, subject to continued employment and meeting certain future earnings targets, of which a portion may be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock, at the Company’s discretion. The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, which is primarily attributable to the assembled workforce of Wavelength and expected growth related to new customer relationships. Trade names of less than $
1.0
million, Customer relationships of $
3.4
million, and Goodwill of $
6.3
million were assigned to the Communications reportable segment. The goodwill is fully deductible for income tax purposes. The purchase price accounting is not yet final as the Company may still make adjustments due to changes in post-closing adjustments.
The unaudited pro forma revenue and net income in 2026 was not materially different from the actual amounts of revenue and net income reported for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Further, there were no material post-closing adjustments during the six months ended June 30, 2026.
4. Revenue
Disaggregated Revenue Data
The Company provides a broad range of services to a large base of clients across each of its segments globally. The primary source of revenue is from Brand arrangements in the form of fees for services performed, commissions, and performance incentives or bonuses. Certain clients may engage with the Company in various geographic locations, across multiple disciplines, and through multiple Brands. Representation of a client rarely means that Stagwell handles marketing communications for all brands or product lines of the client in every geographical location. The Company’s Brands often cooperate with one another through referrals and the sharing of economics, services and expertise, which enables Stagwell to service clients’ varied marketing needs by crafting custom integrated solutions.
As of June 30, 2026, Stagwell’s Brands were located in the United States, the United Kingdom, and at least
33
other countries around the world. The Company continues to expand its global footprint to support clients in international markets.
The following table presents revenue disaggregated by geography based on where the services are performed for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
Geographical Location
Reportable Segment
2026
2025
2026
2025
(dollars in thousands)
United States
All
$
623,876
$
557,395
$
1,168,423
$
1,070,013
United Kingdom
All (except Digital Transformation)
45,652
38,051
90,778
75,935
Other
All
116,779
111,372
231,249
212,610
$
786,307
$
706,818
$
1,490,450
$
1,358,558
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See Note 14 of the Notes included herein for further discussion on disaggregated revenue data.
Unbilled Receivables and Contract Liabilities
Unbilled receivables consist of fees and reimbursable outside vendor costs incurred on behalf of clients when providing advertising, marketing and corporate communications services that have not yet been invoiced to clients. Such amounts are invoiced to clients at various times over the course of providing services. In arrangements where we act as principal, unbilled receivables are included as a component of Accounts receivable on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. These receivables totaled $
211.5
million and $
154.2
million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. In arrangements where we act as agent, unbilled amounts related to fees are recorded in unbilled receivables and amounts pertaining to reimbursable vendor costs are included as Expenditures billable to clients on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Expenditure billable to the clients was $
159.3
million and $
164.7
million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
Contract liabilities represent advanced billings to customers for fees and reimbursements of third-party costs, whether we act as principal or agent. Such fees and reimbursements of third-party costs are classified as Advance billings on the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. Advance billings as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, were $
369.5
million
and $
329.8
million, respectively. Substantially all of the Advance billings balance as of December 31, 2025 is expected to be recognized as revenue in 2026, which included the incurrence and reimbursement of third-party costs where the Company acts as an agent.
Unsatisfied Performance Obligations
The majority of our contracts are for periods of one year or less. For those contracts with a non-cancellable term of more than one year, we had $
111.4
million of unsatisfied performance obligations as of June 30, 2026, of which we expect to recognize approximately
44
% in 2026,
51
% in 2027,
5
% in 2028, and thereafter
.
5. Loss Per Share
The following table presents the computations of basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended June 30, 2026 (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted
Numerator:
Net loss
$
(
8,701
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
585
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
8,116
)
Denominator:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
245,908
Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted
$
(
0.03
)
Anti-dilutive:
Restricted awards and stock options
5,723
Class A Shares to settle deferred acquisition obligations
3,147
Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares
37
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The following table presents the computations of basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted
Numerator:
Net loss
$
(
22,648
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
1,559
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
21,089
)
Denominator:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
248,328
Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted
$
(
0.08
)
Anti-dilutive:
Restricted awards and stock options
4,830
Class A Shares to settle deferred acquisition obligations
3,432
Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares
40
The following table presents the computations of basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended June 30, 2025 (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended June 30,
2025
Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted
Numerator:
Net loss
$
(
4,634
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
(
627
)
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
5,261
)
Denominator:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
260,774
Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted
$
(
0.02
)
Anti-dilutive:
Class A Shares to settle deferred acquisition obligations
8,428
Stock Appreciation Rights and Restricted Awards
3,151
Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares
63
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The following table presents the computations of basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
Loss Per Share - Basic
Numerator:
Net loss
$
(
9,959
)
Net loss attributable to Class C shareholders
6,637
Net income attributable to other equity interest holders
(
4,856
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
$
1,781
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
8,178
)
Denominator:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
186,843
Loss Per Share - Basic
$
(
0.04
)
Loss Per Share - Diluted
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
8,178
)
Net loss attributable to Class C shareholders
(
6,637
)
$
(
14,815
)
Denominator:
Basic - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
186,843
Dilutive shares:
Class C Shares
78,757
Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
265,600
Loss Per Share - Diluted
$
(
0.06
)
Anti-dilutive:
Class A Shares to settle deferred acquisition obligations
7,503
Stock Appreciation Rights and Restricted Awards
4,812
Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares
60
Restricted stock awards of
5.8
million and
4.8
million shares as of June 30, 2026, and 2025, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share because the performance contingencies necessary for vesting were not met as of the reporting date
.
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6. Deferred Acquisition Consideration
The following table presents changes in deferred acquisition consideration for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and the year ended December 31, 2025 and a reconciliation to the amounts reported on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the dates indicated:
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
(dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
40,044
$
102,115
Payments
(1)
(
2,270
)
(
56,982
)
Adjustments to deferred acquisition consideration
(2)
19,091
(
7,467
)
Currency translation adjustment
2
2,378
Ending balance
(3)
$
56,867
$
40,044
(1)
Includes deferred acquisition consideration payments settled in shares of Class A Common Stock and other forms of payment of $
0.5
million and $
21.8
million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and the year ended December 31, 2025, respectively.
(2)
Adjustments to deferred acquisition consideration contains fair value changes from the Company’s initial estimates of deferred acquisition payments and accretion of expense as awards are earned over the vesting period.
(3)
The deferred acquisition consideration as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 includes $
18.8
million and $
13.6
million, respectively, expected to be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock.
7. Debt
The following tables present the Company’s indebtedness as reported on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
(dollars in thousands)
Credit Agreement
$
359,979
$
237,326
5.625
% Notes
1,100,000
1,100,000
Debt issuance costs
(
9,867
)
(
11,313
)
Total long-term debt
$
1,450,112
$
1,326,013
Interest expense related to long-term debt included in Interest expense, net on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was
$
22.6
million
, and
$
45.0
million
, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was $
23.7
million, and $
46.4
million, respectively.
The amortization of debt issuance costs included in Interest expense, net on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026
was $
0.7
million
, and
$
1.4
million
, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was $
0.7
million, and $
1.4
million, respectively.
Revolving Credit Agreement
The Company is party to a senior secured revolving credit facility with a
five-year
maturity with a syndicate of banks (as amended the “Credit Agreement”). On March 27, 2026, the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that modified certain provisions of the Credit Agreement to expand the Company’s ability to borrow under its revolving credit facility in non-U.S. dollar currencies. Under the prior terms, borrowings denominated in British pounds sterling and Euros were each subject to individual sub-limits of $
50.0
million, with an aggregate foreign currency sub-limit of $
100.0
million. The amendment eliminated those individual currency sub-limits, allowing borrowings in U.S. dollars, British pounds sterling, Euros, and Canadian dollars up to the full revolving commitment, subject to overall facility availability. The amendment also established a framework for adding other currencies by mutual agreement among the Company and the lenders, subject to a sub-limit of $100.0 million. In addition, the amendment increased the annual limit on permitted restricted payments for repurchases or redemptions of the Company’s stock to $
175.0
million per fiscal year from $
100.0
million and increased the annual limit on permitted repurchases of equity interests from employees of the Company to $
50.0
million per fiscal year from $
15.0
million. The Credit Agreement provides revolving commitments of up to $
750
million with a maturity date of April 23, 2030.
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A portion of the Credit Agreement in an amount not to exceed $
50.0
million is available for the issuance of standby letters of credit. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had issued undrawn outstanding letters of credit of
$
15.8
million
and $
15.1
million, respectively.
As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $
360.0
million of borrowings outstanding and
$
15.8
million
of issued and undrawn letters of credit, resulting in
$
374.2
million
of unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement.
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at variable rates determined based on the currency of the borrowing and the interest rate option selected by the Company. U.S. dollar borrowings bear interest at either the Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) or an Alternate Base Rate plus an applicable margin. The Alternate Base Rate is based on the highest of the prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, or Adjusted Term SOFR plus 1.00%. Euro denominated borrowings bear interest at the Adjusted Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”), Sterling denominated borrowings bear interest at the Adjusted daily Sterling Overnight Index Average (“SONIA”) based risk free rate, and Canadian dollar borrowings bear interest at the Adjusted Term Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (“CORRA”), in each case plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is determined based on the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement contains a number of financial and non-financial covenants and is guaranteed by substantially all of our present and future subsidiaries, subject to customary exceptions. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2026.
Senior Notes
The Company had $
1.1
billion aggregate principal amount of
5.625
% senior notes (“
5.625
% Notes”) outstanding as of June 30, 2026. The
5.625
% Notes are due on August 15, 2029, and bear annual interest of
5.625
% to be paid semiannually on February 15 and August 15 of each year.
The
5.625
% Notes are also subject to certain covenants and customary events of default, including cross-payment default and cross-acceleration provisions. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2026.
8. Noncontrolling and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
When acquiring less than 100% ownership of an entity, the Company may enter into agreements that give the Company an option to purchase, or require the Company to purchase, the incremental ownership interests under certain circumstances. Where the option to purchase incremental ownership is within the Company’s control, the amounts are recorded as Noncontrolling interests within Shareholders’ Equity in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. Where the incremental purchase may be required of the Company, the amounts are recorded as Redeemable noncontrolling interests in mezzanine equity in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at their estimated acquisition date redemption value and adjusted at each reporting period for changes to their estimated redemption value through Retained earnings (but not less than their initial redemption value), except for foreign currency translation adjustments.
The following table presents Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests between Class C shareholders and other equity interest holders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
(dollars in thousands)
Net loss attributable to Class C shareholders
(1)
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
(
6,637
)
Net income attributable to other equity interest holders
718
624
338
626
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
$
718
$
624
$
338
$
(
6,011
)
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
(
1,303
)
3
(
1,897
)
4,230
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
$
(
585
)
$
627
$
(
1,559
)
$
(
1,781
)
(1)
On April 4, 2025, Stagwell Media LP (“Stagwell Media”) exercised in full its right to exchange all of its
151,648,741
shares of Class C Common Stock for an equal number of newly issued shares of Class A Common Stock (the “Class C Exchange”). Following the Class C Exchange, the Company no longer has any Noncontrolling interest of Class C shareholders as of June 30, 2026.
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The following table presents changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and the year ended December 31, 2025:
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
(dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
24,968
$
8,412
Additions
—
2,048
Distributions
(
1,806
)
(
2,489
)
Changes in redemption value
(1)
(
1,479
)
9,657
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
(2)
(
1,897
)
7,246
Currency translation adjustment
527
94
Ending balance
$
20,313
$
24,968
(1)
Changes in redemption value are the fair value changes from the acquisition date redemption value based on the options held by the minority interest holders, adjusted through Retained earnings.
(2)
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests includes profit sharing adjustments related to future earnings of the Company.
The noncontrolling shareholders’ ability to exercise any such option right is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including conditions requiring notice in advance of exercise and specific employment termination conditions. In addition, these rights cannot be exercised prior to specified staggered exercise dates. The exercise of these rights at their earliest contractual date would result in obligations of the Company to fund the related amounts between 2026 and 2031. It is not determinable, at this time, if or when the owners of these rights will exercise all or a portion of these rights.
These adjustments will not impact the calculation of earnings per share if the redemption values are less than the estimated fair values. As such, there is no related impact on the Company’s earnings per share calculations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
9. Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees
Legal Proceedings.
The Company’s operating entities are involved in legal proceedings and regulatory inquiries of various types. While any litigation or investigation contains an element of uncertainty, the Company has no reason to believe that the outcome of such proceedings or claims will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Guarantees
. Generally, the Company has indemnified the purchasers of certain assets in the event that a third party asserts a claim against the purchaser that relates to a liability retained by the Company. These types of indemnification guarantees typically extend for a number of years. Historically, the Company has not made any significant indemnification payments under such agreements, and no amount has been accrued in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to these indemnification guarantees. The Company continues to monitor the conditions that are subject to guarantees and indemnifications to identify whether it is probable that a loss has occurred and would recognize any such losses under any guarantees or indemnifications in the period when those losses are probable and estimable.
Commitments.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into certain commitments. The following details the significant commitments of the Company as of June 30, 2026:
The Company had $
15.8
million of undrawn letters of credit outstanding. See Note 7 of the Notes included herein for additional information.
The Company enters into long-term, non-cancellable contracts with partner associations that include revenue or profit-sharing commitments related to the provision of its services. These contracts may also include provisions that require the partner associations to meet certain performance targets prior to any obligation to the Company.
As of June 30, 2026, the Company estimates its future minimum commitments under these non-cancellable agreements
to be $
6.5
million, $
8.4
million, $
5.4
million, $
3.3
million and $
1.3
million for t
he remainder of 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030, respectively.
The Company is party to a long-term, non-cancellable contract with a certain vendor for cloud services that requires the Company to commit to minimum spending over the contract term.
As of June 30, 2026, the Company estimates its future minimum commitments under this agreement to
be $
3.3
million, $
10.5
million, $
12.6
million and $
15.4
million fo
r the remainder of 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, respectively.
The Company is party to a long-term, non-cancellable contract with a certain vendor for a software license agreement that requires the Company to commit to minimum spending over the contract term. As of June 30, 2026, the Company estimates its
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future minimum commitments under this agreement to be $
27.2
million and $
27.2
million for the remainder of 2026 and 2027, respectively.
10. Share Capital
Class A Common Stock
There are
1.0
billion
shares of Class A Common Stock authorized, of which
244.4
million
shares were issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026. Each share of Class A Common Stock carries
one
vote and represents an economic interest in the Company.
Class C Common Stock
There are
250.0
million shares of Class C Common Stock authorized as of
June 30, 2026.
There were no shares of Class C Common Stock outstanding as of
June 30, 2026
.
Class A Common Stock Repurchases
The Company may purchase shares of outstanding Class A Common Stock under its Repurchase Program. Under the Repurchase Program, share repurchases may be made at our discretion from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices, including through trading plans that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, as amended, in privately negotiated transactions, or through other means, provided they are determined to be in the best interests of our Company and our stockholders and subject to compliance with the provisions of applicable law, including the Delaware General Corporate Law and securities laws. The timing and number of shares repurchased under the Repurchase Program will depend on a variety of factors, including the performance of our stock price, general market and economic conditions, regulatory requirements, the availability of funds, dilution, including from our equity incentive plans and employee stock purchase plan, and other considerations we deem relevant, such as any disproportionate impact such repurchases may have on our shareholders. The Repurchase Program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Our Board of Directors will review the Repurchase Program periodically and may authorize adjustments of its terms.
On March 4, 2026, the independent and disinterested members of the Board authorized an extension and a $
350.0
million increase in the size of our previously approved stock repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”). Under the Repurchase Program, as amended, we may repurchase up to an aggregate of $
725.0
million of shares of our outstanding Class A Common Stock, with any previous purchases under the Repurchase Program continuing to count against that limit. The Repurchase Program will expire on March 4, 2029.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026,
11.8
million shares of Class A Common Stock were repurchased pursuant to the Repurchase Program at an average price of $
6.18
per share, for an aggregate value, excluding fees, of $
73.0
million. The repurchased shares included
6.2
million shares of Class A Common Stock repurchased from executive officers and other employees, to satisfy their tax obligations resulting from the Class C Exchange (as described in Note 8 of the Notes included herein), at a price of $
6.17
per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $
38.2
million. Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2026,
2.6
million shares in the amount of $
14.9
million were withheld for taxes from the Class A Common Stock vested during the period.
The remaining value of shares of Class A Common Stock permitted to be repurchased under the Repurchase Program was $
328.0
million as of June 30, 2026
.
11. Fair Value Measurements
A fair value measurement assumes a transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.
In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value. The hierarchy for observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels are described below:
•
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.
•
Level 2 - Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.
•
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.
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Financial Instruments that are not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents certain information for our financial liability that is not measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
Carrying
Amount
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
Fair Value
(dollars in thousands)
5.625% Notes
$
1,100,000
$
1,062,204
$
1,100,000
$
1,072,753
The fair value of this instrument is based on quoted market prices in markets that are not active. Therefore, this debt is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Contingent deferred acquisition consideration, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and profits interest awards, are considered Level 3 fair value measurement and are measured and adjusted at each reporting period at fair value. The estimated liability is determined in accordance with models of each business’ future performance, including revenue growth and free cash flows. These models are dependent upon significant assumptions, such as the growth rate of the earnings of the relevant subsidiary during the contractual period and the discount rate. These growth rates are consistent with the Company’s long-term forecasts. As of June 30, 2026, the discount rate used to measure these liabilities ranged from
3.5
% to
7.9
%.
As these estimates require the use of assumptions about future performance, which are uncertain at the time of estimation, the fair value measurements presented on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets are subject to uncertainty.
See Note 6, Note 8, and Note 12 of the Notes included herein for additional information regarding contingent deferred acquisition consideration, redeemable non-controlling interests, and profits interest awards, respectively.
As of June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, approximated fair value because of their short-term maturity.
Non-financial Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain non-financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, primarily goodwill, intangible assets and right-of-use lease assets (Level 3 fair value measurements). Accordingly, these assets are not measured and adjusted to fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to periodic evaluations for potential impairment.
12. Supplemental Information
Stock-Based Awards
Stock-based compensation recognized for awards authorized under the Company’s employee stock incentive plans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was $
22.0
million and $
34.5
million, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was $
11.7
million and $
23.4
million, respectively. This was included as a component of stock-based compensation in Office and general expenses and Cost of services within the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries grant awards to their employees providing them with an equity interest in the respective subsidiary (the “profits interests awards”). The profits interests awards generally provide the employee with the right, but not the obligation, to sell their profits interest in the subsidiary to the Company based on a performance-based formula and, in certain cases, receive a profit share distribution. The profits interests awards are primarily settled in cash, with certain awards having stock-settlement provisions at the Company’s discretion. The corresponding liability associated with these profits interests awards was $
7.3
million and $
12.8
million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, and was included as a component of Accruals and other liabilities and Other Liabilities on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the change in the fair value of these awards resulted in a decrease in stock-based compensation expense of $
3.5
million and $
1.7
million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the change in the fair value of these awards resulted in an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $
8.3
million and $
8.0
million, respectively. This was included as a component of stock-based compensation in Cost of services within the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Transfer of Accounts Receivable
The Company transfers certain of its trade receivable assets to third parties under certain agreements. Per the terms of these agreements, the Company surrenders control over its trade receivables upon transfer.
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The trade receivables transferred to the third parties were $
165.9
million, and $
335.0
million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and were $
114.3
million and $
243.5
million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. The amount collected and due to the third parties under these arrangements was $
28.9
million, and $
21.2
million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, and was included as a component of Accruals and other liabilities on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. Fees for these arrangements were recorded in Office and general expenses in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and totaled $
1.8
million, and $
3.6
million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and totaled $
1.3
million, and $
2.8
million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
Related Party Transactions
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into transactions with related parties, including its affiliates. The transactions may range in the nature and value of services underlying the arrangements. The Company provides marketing and advertising services to a client where the founder of the client has a significant interest in the Company and recorded $
9.8
million, and $
10.4
million of related party revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and $
1.3
million, and $
1.9
million of related party revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively
.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Company extended short-term cash advances to certain employees. These advances are due within one year from the date of issuance. As of June 30, 2026, the outstanding balance of employee advances was $
27.2
million and was included in Other current assets on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.
13. Income Taxes
Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items arising in interim periods.
For the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Company had an income tax benefit of
$
0.3
million (on a pre-tax loss of $
9.2
million resulting in an effective tax rate of
3.8
%) compared to income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025 of $
2.7
million (on a pre-tax loss of $
2.0
million resulting in an effective tax rate of (
134.9
)%).
The effective tax rate increased by 138.7 percentage points compared to the prior year period, primarily due to (i) a 73.3 percentage point increase from additional pre-tax losses, which were not subject to valuation allowances, for which we recorded an additional $
1.4
million tax benefit; (ii) a 31.9 percentage point increase related to a reduction in shortfall of deductions for stock-based compensation expense vested during the year for which we recorded $
0.9
million less tax expense and (iii) a 33.5 percentage point increase related to a decrease in interest and penalties for which we recorded $
0.7
million less tax expense.
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company had an income tax benefit of $
3.2
million (on a pre-tax loss of $
26.0
million resulting in an effective tax rate of
12.5
%) compared to income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025 of $
4.4
million (on a pre-tax loss of $
5.6
million resulting in an effective tax rate of (
78.7
)%).
The effective tax rate increased by 91.2 percentage points compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to (i) a 57.7 percentage point increase from additional pre-tax losses, which were not subject to valuation allowances, for which we recorded a $
5.3
million additional tax benefit; (ii) a 19.2 percentage point increase related to a reduction in interest and penalties for which we recorded $
1.1
million less tax expense; (iii) an 11.6 percentage point increase related to a reduction in shortfall of deductions for stock-based compensation expense vested during the year for which we recorded $
0.5
million less tax expense and (iv) a 2.7 percentage point increase related to a corporate restructure for which we recorded a $
0.7
million tax benefit in 2026.
Tax Receivables Agreement
In connection with the Company’s Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”), the Company is required to make cash payments to Stagwell Media equal to 85% of certain U.S. federal, state and local income tax or franchise tax savings, if any, that we actually realize, or in certain circumstances are deemed to realize, as a result of (i) increases in the tax basis of the assets of Stagwell Global LLC (“OpCo”), the Company’s only operating subsidiary, resulting from exchanges of Paired Units (each share of Class C Common Stock is paired with a corresponding common unit of OpCo, a “Paired Unit”) for shares of Class A Common Stock or cash, as applicable, and (ii) certain other tax benefits related to us making payments under the TRA.
Effective April 4, 2025, all Paired Units were exchanged for Class A Shares.
As a result of the Class C Exchange, the Company recorded an increase to its deferred tax asset balance by $
237.9
million and an increase to its TRA liability balance by $
229.7
million. The total TRA liability and the associated deferred tax balances, net of amortization, in connection with the exchange of Paired Units and the projected obligations under the TRA were as follows:
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June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
(dollars in thousands)
Tax Receivable Agreement liability
(1)
$
252,390
$
254,944
Deferred tax assets
(2)
285,538
285,538
(1)
TRA liability as of December 31, 2025 includes $
2.6
million short-term liability included under Accruals and other liabilities on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company paid $
2.6
million of TRA liability during the six months ended June 30, 2026. As a result, no short-term TRA liability remained outstanding as of June 30, 2026.
(2)
Deferred tax asset balances, net of deferred tax liabilities, on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets were $
280.2
million and $
281.1
million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, principally due to jurisdictional netting.
14. Segment Information
The Company determines an operating segment if a component (i) engages in business activities from which it earns revenues and incurs expenses, (ii) has discrete financial information, and is (iii) regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), who is Mark Penn, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, to make decisions regarding resource allocation for the segment and assess its performance. Once operating segments are identified, the Company performs an analysis to determine if aggregation of operating segments is applicable. This determination is based upon a quantitative analysis of the expected and historic average long-term profitability for each operating segment, together with a qualitative assessment to determine if operating segments have similar operating characteristics. All segments follow the same basis of presentation and accounting policies as those described throughout the Notes included herein.
The CODM uses Adjusted EBITDA as a key metric to evaluate the operating and financial performance of a segment, identify trends affecting the segments, develop projections and make strategic business decisions. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders excluding non-operating income or expense, income tax expense or benefit, equity in income or loss of non-consolidated entities and net income or loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interest holders to achieve Operating income (loss), plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, impairment and other losses, and other items. Other items primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation costs, working capital administrative fees and acquisition-related expenses.
On September 30, 2025, the Company reorganized its organizational structure to better reflect how the Company manages its business and goes to market, to simplify reporting and to provide clearer visibility into performance trends across its service offerings. The reorganization also seeks to enhance consistency in the Company’s portfolio of services and improve the transparency and comparability of financial information provided to investors.
As a result of the reorganization, the Company identified
five
operating and reportable segments: “Marketing Services,” “Digital Transformation,” “Media & Commerce,” “Communications,” and “The Marketing Cloud.” Prior period presented has been recast to reflect the reclassification of Brands within the reportable segments. Based on the segment analysis, management concluded that the operating segments do not exhibit similar economic characteristics or share other aggregation criteria. As a result, none of our operating segments are aggregated for reporting purposes. Further, as a result of the reorganization, certain reporting units have been redefined, and the composition of others has changed. The new structure fairly reflects the allocation of the Company’s resources, thereby improving comparability for investors and supporting the Company’s long-term strategic objectives. The composition of these segments is as follows:
•
The
Marketing Services
segment delivers a broad range of services across four closely related client needs: creative, research, experiential, and social media solutions designed to build and elevate brands. Capabilities include developing breakthrough brand campaigns, providing consumer insights through advanced research methodologies, creating immersive experiential marketing programs and social engagement strategies that connect brands with audiences across digital platforms. By combining creative excellence, data-driven insights, and innovative experiences, Marketing Services empowers organizations to differentiate themselves in the marketplace, drive audience engagement, and achieve measurable business results. These services employ a wide variety of artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered services in the delivery, such as AI-powered creative production and data analysis. Brands in this segment include, but are not limited to, creative agencies 72 and Sunny and Anomaly, research agencies NRG and Harris Insights, experiential agency TEAM, and social agency Movers & Shakers.
•
The
Digital Transformation
segment designs, implements and activates modern digital ecosystems that enable brand and customer experiences through the integration of strategy, design, and technology. This segment helps clients modernize their digital infrastructure, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate enterprise transformation. Its capabilities span the delivery of digital products and experiences that connect brand storytelling with technology, including website and content development, digital campaigns, product and platform design, AI-native strategies and
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integration, and implementation of marketing technology (“MarTech”) products and solutions for customers. It also provides managed services, staff augmentation, and engineering expertise across various delivery models, offering system integration, full-stack development, and ongoing platform management. Additionally, Digital Transformation connects digital ecosystems to physical experiences through innovative, technology-driven customer engagements, such as business-to-business (“B2B”) platforms and multimodal activations that blend physical and digital environments using augmented reality (“AR”), virtual reality (“VR”), and emerging technologies. Together, these capabilities empower organizations to transform their digital presence and drive sustained business growth. Brands in this segment include, but are not limited to, strategy and design agencies Code and Theory and Instrument, development and implementation agency TrueLogic, and digital activation agency Left Field Labs.
•
The
Media & Commerce
segment delivers integrated AI-based data solutions that drive audience engagement and business growth through media buying, owned media platforms, commerce enablement, and Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) strategies. Its capabilities include planning and executing media campaigns across global platforms, leveraging data-driven approaches to optimize reach and effectiveness across first-party data, second-party data, and third-party data, and providing commerce and CRM tools that connect brands with consumers throughout the purchase journey. The segment also offers specialized media platforms and translation services to support targeted communication and market expansion. By combining expertise in media strategy, commerce activation, and audience analytics, Media & Commerce empowers organizations to maximize their marketing investments and achieve measurably efficient commercial outcomes. Brands in this segment include, but are not limited to, media buying and strategy agency Assembly Global, owned media platforms Reach TV, and commerce and CRM agency Gale.
•
The
Communications
segment provides a leading edge set of solutions designed to help organizations build, protect, and enhance their reputation across diverse audiences and channels. Its capabilities include strategic communications, public relations, and advocacy services that leverage AI and data-driven insights to craft compelling narratives and influence public perception. The segment also offers expertise in targeted communications, corporate public affairs consulting, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring clients can respond effectively to emerging issues and opportunities. Advocacy services encompass strategic political campaign management, grassroots mobilization, and fundraising expertise that reach across the political spectrum. By combining deep industry knowledge with innovative digital approaches to media and advocacy, Communications empowers organizations to connect with key audiences, shape conversations, and achieve their strategic objectives. Brands in this segment include, but are not limited to, Allison, Consulum, SKDK and Targeted Victory.
•
The Marketing Cloud
segment delivers a comprehensive suite of technology solutions for in-house marketers, combining SaaS and DaaS offerings. Its key products cover a range of areas. Advanced research tools that enable real-time customer insights through syndicated and Do It Yourself (“DIY”) generative AI-drafted surveys, AI-driven text analysis, and predictive analytics. Communications technology that aggregates data from millions of sources, including news, social media, print, and TV/radio broadcasts, on a daily basis to monitor, analyze, and respond to market trends. Media studio products that leverage first-party, third-party, and proprietary data to provide actionable audience insights and attribution analytics and advanced media platforms that encompass audience engagement solutions such as AR, quick response (“QR”) codes, and loyalty programs, all designed to collect consumer data and generate actionable insights. Together, these capabilities empower marketers to understand, engage, and influence their audiences with precision and agility. Brands in this segment include, but are not limited to, QUEST, Unicepta, Holy Grail and Smart Assets.
“Corporate, eliminations and other” consists of revenue generated by the Other business components, elimination of certain intercompany revenue and expenses, and corporate office expenses incurred in connection with the strategic resources provided to the operating segments, as well as certain other centrally managed expenses that are not fully allocated to the operating segments. These corporate office and general expenses include (i) salaries and related expenses for corporate office employees, including employees dedicated to supporting the operating segments, (ii) occupancy expenses relating to properties occupied by all corporate office employees, (iii) other office and general expenses including professional fees for the financial statement audits and other public company costs, and (iv) certain other professional fees managed by the corporate office.
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
Marketing Services
Digital Transformation
Media & Commerce
Communications
The Marketing Cloud
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue
(1)
$
277,256
$
117,672
$
179,943
$
188,426
$
27,380
$
790,677
Billable costs
43,014
10,248
25,273
76,337
2
154,874
Staff costs
131,354
67,316
98,710
61,197
18,085
376,662
Administrative costs
25,999
7,720
24,738
14,179
7,201
79,837
Unbillable and other costs, net
(2)
31,673
169
15,130
1,819
7,370
56,161
Adjusted EBITDA
45,216
32,219
16,092
34,894
(
5,278
)
123,143
Corporate, eliminations and other
(
14,456
)
Total Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
108,687
Stock-based compensation
18,567
Depreciation and amortization
43,955
Deferred acquisition consideration
8,837
Other items, net
25,782
Operating income
11,546
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense, net
(
22,328
)
Foreign exchange, net
605
Other, net
937
(
20,786
)
Loss before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(
9,240
)
Income tax benefit
(
348
)
Loss before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(
8,892
)
Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates
191
Net loss
(
8,701
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
585
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
8,116
)
(1)
Total consolidated revenue of $
786.3
million reflects revenue generated by the Other business components and intercompany elimination of $
4.4
million.
(2)
For each reportable segment, Unbillable and other costs, net include costs to fulfill customer contract requirements such as research and subscription related costs, audience measurement, data and analytics, panels and survey costs, and also includes travel related expenses.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Marketing Services
Digital Transformation
Media & Commerce
Communications
The Marketing Cloud
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue
(1)
$
528,034
$
219,138
$
354,454
$
341,528
$
53,895
$
1,497,049
Billable costs
76,216
15,205
50,289
132,665
18
274,393
Staff costs
263,543
131,883
195,935
118,147
34,888
744,396
Administrative costs
48,731
14,108
47,911
26,926
12,391
150,067
Unbillable and other costs, net
(2)
49,353
292
28,812
3,843
14,252
96,552
Adjusted EBITDA
90,191
57,650
31,507
59,947
(
7,654
)
231,641
Corporate, eliminations and other
(
33,269
)
Total Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
198,372
Stock-based compensation
32,815
Depreciation and amortization
88,286
Deferred acquisition consideration
19,091
Other items, net
36,992
Operating income
21,188
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense, net
(
45,594
)
Foreign exchange, net
(
2,416
)
Other, net
868
(
47,142
)
Loss before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(
25,954
)
Income tax benefit
(
3,236
)
Loss before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(
22,718
)
Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates
70
Net loss
(
22,648
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
1,559
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
21,089
)
(1)
Total consolidated revenue of $
1,490.5
million reflects revenue generated by the Other business components and intercompany elimination of $
6.6
million.
(2)
For each reportable segment, Unbillable and other costs, net include costs to fulfill customer contract requirements such as research and subscription related costs, audience measurement, data and analytics, panels and survey costs, and also includes travel related expenses.
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Marketing Services
Digital Transformation
Media & Commerce
Communications
The Marketing Cloud
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue
(1)
$
275,888
$
97,592
$
164,025
$
146,180
$
25,276
$
708,961
Billable costs
40,584
6,492
13,061
48,548
4
108,689
Staff costs
134,397
63,537
98,038
57,311
17,136
370,419
Administrative costs
29,393
7,176
24,325
11,530
3,313
75,737
Unbillable and other costs, net
(2)
26,745
3
13,395
2,584
5,403
48,130
Adjusted EBITDA
44,769
20,384
15,206
26,207
(
580
)
105,986
Corporate, eliminations and other
(
11,695
)
Total Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
94,291
Stock-based compensation
19,954
Depreciation and amortization
41,369
Deferred acquisition consideration
(
3,220
)
Other items, net
13,016
Operating income
23,172
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net
(
23,455
)
Foreign exchange, net
(
1,338
)
Other, net
(
360
)
(
25,153
)
Loss before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(
1,981
)
Income tax expense
2,673
Loss before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(
4,654
)
Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates
20
Net loss
(
4,634
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
(
627
)
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
5,261
)
(1)
Total consolidated revenue of $
706.8
million reflects an intercompany elimination of $
2.1
million.
(2)
For each reportable segment, Unbillable and other costs, net include costs to fulfill customer contract requirements such as research and subscription related costs, audience measurement, data and analytics, panels and survey costs, and also includes travel related expenses.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Marketing Services
Digital Transformation
Media & Commerce
Communications
The Marketing Cloud
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue
(1)
$
524,940
$
188,479
$
324,447
$
275,268
$
49,382
$
1,362,516
Billable costs
73,406
8,875
27,295
86,655
11
196,242
Staff costs
262,726
122,764
192,986
115,623
34,033
728,132
Administrative costs
56,503
12,617
46,738
24,526
8,514
148,898
Unbillable and other costs, net
(2)
43,571
765
28,890
4,665
10,473
88,364
Adjusted EBITDA
88,734
43,458
28,538
43,799
(
3,649
)
200,880
Corporate, eliminations and other
(
24,296
)
Total Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
176,584
Stock-based compensation
31,497
Depreciation and amortization
83,375
Deferred acquisition consideration
3,437
Other items, net
16,818
Operating income
41,457
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net
(
46,811
)
Foreign exchange, net
(
118
)
Other, net
(
111
)
(
47,040
)
Loss before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(
5,583
)
Income tax expense
4,395
Loss before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(
9,978
)
Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates
19
Net loss
(
9,959
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
1,781
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(
8,178
)
(1)
Total consolidated revenue of $
1,358.6
million reflects an intercompany elimination of $
4.0
million.
(2)
For each reportable segment, Unbillable and other costs, net include costs to fulfill customer contract requirements such as research and subscription related costs, audience measurement, data and analytics, panels and survey costs, and also includes travel related expenses.
The Company’s long-lived tangible assets (i.e., Right-of-use lease assets - operating leases and Fixed assets, net) was $
264.4
million ($
197.4
million in the United States and $
67.1
million in all other countries) as of June 30, 2026 and $
286.6
million
($
211.6
million in the United States and $
75.0
million in
all other countries) as of December 31, 2025.
The Company’s CODM does not use segment assets to allocate resources or to assess performance of the segments and therefore, total segment assets have not been disclosed.
See Note 4 of the Notes included herein for a summary of the Company’s revenue by geographic region for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Th
e
following discussion and analysis are based on and should be read in conjunction with our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2026 (the “Form 10-Q”). The following discussion and analysis contain forward-looking statements and should be read in conjunction with the disclosures and information contained and referenced under the captions “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the 2025 Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in other documents we file with the SEC from time to time. The following discussion and analysis also include a discussion of certain non-GAAP financial measures. A description of the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this section and reconciliations to the comparable United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) measures are below.
In this section, the terms “Stagwell,” “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer to Stagwell Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. References to a “fiscal year” mean the Company’s year commencing on January 1 of that year and ending December 31 of that year (e.g., fiscal 2026 means the period beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026).
Executive Summary
Overview
Stagwell conducts its business through its segments, which provide marketing and business solutions that realize the potential of combining data and creativity. Stagwell’s strategy is to build, grow, and acquire market-leading businesses that deliver the modern suite of services that marketers need to thrive in a rapidly evolving business environment. We believe Stagwell’s differentiation lies in its digital-first and technology-based roots and proven entrepreneurial leaders, which together with innovations in technology and data, bring transformational marketing, activation, communications and strategic consulting services to clients. Stagwell leverages its range of services in an integrated manner, offering strategic, creative and innovative solutions that are technologically forward and media-agnostic. The Company’s strategy is intended to challenge the industry status quo, realize returns on investment, and drive transformative growth and business performance for its clients and stakeholders.
Stagwell manages its business by monitoring several financial and non-financial performance indicators. The key indicators that we focus on are revenue, operating expenses, staff cost ratio, capital expenditures, net income (loss), net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders, net income (loss) per share and the non-GAAP financial measures including Adjusted EBITDA, Organic net revenue growth (decline), Free cash flow at consolidated level, and Adjusted Diluted EPS, as defined and described below. Revenue growth is analyzed by reviewing a mix of measurements, including (i) growth by major geographic location, (ii) growth from existing clients and the addition of new clients, (iii) growth by service line, (iv) growth from currency changes, and (v) growth from acquisitions. In addition to monitoring the foregoing financial indicators, the Company assesses and monitors several non-financial performance indicators relating to the business performance of our segments. These indicators may include the Company’s recent new client win/loss record; the depth and scope of a pipeline of potential new client account activity; the overall quality of the services provided to clients; and the relative strength of the Company’s next generation team that is in place as part of a potential succession plan to succeed the current senior executive team.
Recent Developments
On July 17, 2026, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire the net assets of QStrauss Consulting, a Colombian technology consulting firm, for an estimated purchase price of $4.0 million, up to $2.0 million of which may be paid in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, at the Company’s discretion. The acquisition is expected to close in August 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. In connection with the acquisition, the sellers are eligible to earn contingent consideration of up to $8.0 million, a portion of which may be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, at the Company’s discretion.
Significant Factors Affecting our Business and Results of Operations
The most significant factors affecting our business and results of operations include national, regional, and local economic conditions, our clients’ profitability, mergers and acquisitions of our clients, changes in top management of our clients and our ability to retain and attract key employees. New business wins and client losses occur due to a variety of factors. We believe the two most significant factors are (i) our clients’ desire to change marketing communication firms, and (ii) the digital and data-driven products that our portfolio of marketing services firms, which we refer to as “Brands,” offer. A client may choose to change marketing communication firms for several reasons, such as a change in leadership where new management wants to retain a Brand that it may have previously worked with. In addition, if the client merges with or is acquired by another company, the marketing communication firm is often changed. Clients also change firms as a result of the firm’s failure to meet marketing performance targets or other expectations in client service delivery.
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Seasonality
Historically, we typically generate the highest quarterly revenue during the fourth quarter of each year. The highest volumes of retail related consumer marketing increase with the back-to-school season through the end of the holiday season. In addition, within our Communications segment, client concentration increases during election years due to the cyclical nature of our advocacy services.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the Company has included non-GAAP financial measures and ratios, which management uses to operate the business, which it believes provide useful supplemental information to both management and readers of this report in making period-to-period comparisons in measuring the financial performance and financial condition of the Company. These measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and should not be construed as an alternative to other titled measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures included are “net revenue,” “organic net revenue growth (decline),” “Adjusted EBITDA,” “Free Cash Flow,” and “Adjusted Diluted EPS.”
“Net revenue” refers to revenue excluding billable costs. The Company believes billable costs and their fluctuations are not indicative of the operating performance of its underlying business.
“Organic net revenue growth (decline)” reflects the year-over-year change in the Company’s reported net revenue attributable to the Company’s management of the entities it owns. We calculate organic net revenue growth (decline) by subtracting the net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) and the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations from the aggregate year-over-year increase or decrease in the Company’s reported net revenue.
The net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) reflects the year-over-year change in the Company’s reported net revenue attributable to the impact of all individual entities that were acquired or divested in the current and prior year. Beginning with the quarter ended September 30, 2025, we calculate the impact of an acquisition as follows: (a) for an entity acquired during the current year, we present the entity’s current period reported revenue as the impact of the acquisition in the current year; and (b) for an entity acquired in the prior year, we present an amount equal to the entity’s current year net revenue for the same period during which we didn’t own the entity in the prior year as the impact of the acquisition in the current year. Previously, we calculated the impact of an acquisition as follows: (a) for an entity acquired during the current year, we presented the entity’s prior year net revenue for the same period during which we owned it in the current year as impact of the acquisition in the current year; and (b) for an entity acquired in the prior year, we presented the entity’s prior year net revenue for the period during which we did not own the entity in the prior year as impact of the acquisition in the current year. We believe that this change in the method of calculating the impact of an acquisition results in a measurement of organic net revenue growth (decline) that better reflects the effect of our management of an acquired entity by including the revenue of the acquired entity in such measurement after we have owned it for 12 months. We calculate impact of a divestiture as follows: (a) for a divestiture in the current year, we present the entity’s prior year net revenue for the same period during which we no longer owned it in the current year as impact of the divestiture in the current year; and (b) for a divestiture in the prior year, we present the entity’s prior year net revenue for the period during which we owned it in the prior year as impact of the divestiture in the current year. We calculate the impact of any acquisition or divestiture without adjusting for foreign currency exchange fluctuations.
The impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations reflects the year-over-year change in the Company’s reported net revenue attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We calculate the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations for the portion of the reporting period in which we recognized revenue from a foreign entity in both the current year and the prior year. The impact is calculated as the difference between (1) reported prior period net revenue (converted to U.S. dollars at historical foreign currency exchange rates) and (2) prior period net revenue converted to U.S. dollars at current period foreign exchange rates.
“Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders excluding non-operating income or expense, income tax expense or benefit, equity in income or loss of non-consolidated entities and net income or loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interest holders to achieve Operating income (loss), plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, impairment and other losses, and other items. Other items primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation costs, working capital administrative fees and acquisition-related expenses. Adjusted EBITDA for our reportable segments is reconciled to Operating income (loss), as Net income (loss) is not relevant for reportable segment financial metric.
“Free Cash Flow” is defined as consolidated net cash flow from operations less cash outflow from capital expenditures and capitalized software, excluding material nonrecurring capital purchases.
“Adjusted Diluted EPS” is defined as Adjusted Net Income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common and Class C shareholders, divided by the diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Adjusted Net Income represents net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common and Class C shareholders, excluding amortization, impairment and other losses, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, discrete tax items, and other items (as defined above),
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allocated between the two share classes based on their respective income allocation percentages using a normalized effective tax rate. The diluted weighted average shares outstanding includes the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding plus Class C common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class C Common Stock”) as if converted to shares of Class A Common Stock if not included because they were anti-dilutive.
All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. Amounts reported in millions herein are computed based on the amounts in thousands. As a result, the sum of the components, and related calculations, reported in millions may not equal the total amounts due to rounding.
The percentage changes included in the tables in Item 2 herein that are not considered meaningful are presented as “NM.”
Segments
The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker uses Adjusted EBITDA as a key metric to evaluate the operating and financial performance of a segment, identify trends affecting the segments, develop projections and make strategic business decisions.
On September 30, 2025, the Company reorganized its organizational structure to better reflect how the Company manages its business and goes to market, to simplify reporting and to provide clearer visibility into performance trends across its service offerings. The reorganization also seeks to enhance consistency in the Company’s portfolio of services and improve the transparency and comparability of financial information provided to investors.
As a result of the reorganization, the Company now has five operating and reportable segments: “Marketing Services,” “Digital Transformation,” “Media & Commerce,” “Communications,” and “The Marketing Cloud.” Prior period presented has been recast to reflect the reclassification of Brands within the reportable segments. Based on the segment analysis, management concluded that the operating segments do not exhibit similar economic characteristics or share other aggregation criteria. As a result, none of our operating segments are aggregated for reporting purposes. Further, as a result of the reorganization, certain reporting units have been redefined, and the composition of others has changed. The new structure fairly reflects the allocation of the Company’s resources, thereby improving comparability for investors and supporting the Company’s long-term strategic objectives. The composition of these segments is as follows:
•
The
Marketing Services
segment delivers a broad range of services across four closely related client needs: creative, research, experiential, and social media solutions designed to build and elevate brands. Capabilities include developing breakthrough brand campaigns, providing consumer insights through advanced research methodologies, creating immersive experiential marketing programs and social engagement strategies that connect brands with audiences across digital platforms. By combining creative excellence, data-driven insights, and innovative experiences, Marketing Services empowers organizations to differentiate themselves in the marketplace, drive audience engagement, and achieve measurable business results. These services employ a wide variety of artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered services in the delivery, such as AI-powered creative production and data analysis. Brands in this segment include, but are not limited to, creative agencies 72 and Sunny and Anomaly, research agencies NRG and Harris Insights, experiential agency TEAM, and social agency Movers & Shakers.
•
The
Digital Transformation
segment designs, implements and activates modern digital ecosystems that enable brand and customer experiences through the integration of strategy, design, and technology. This segment helps clients modernize their digital infrastructure, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate enterprise transformation. Its capabilities span the delivery of digital products and experiences that connect brand storytelling with technology, including website and content development, digital campaigns, product and platform design, AI-native strategies and integration, and implementation of marketing technology (“MarTech”) products and solutions for customers. It also provides managed services, staff augmentation, and engineering expertise across various delivery models, offering system integration, full-stack development, and ongoing platform management. Additionally, Digital Transformation connects digital ecosystems to physical experiences through innovative, technology-driven customer engagements, such as business-to-business (“B2B”) platforms and multimodal activations that blend physical and digital environments using augmented reality (“AR”), virtual reality (“VR”), and emerging technologies. Together, these capabilities empower organizations to transform their digital presence and drive sustained business growth. Brands in this segment include, but are not limited to, strategy and design agencies Code and Theory and Instrument, development and implementation agency TrueLogic, and digital activation agency Left Field Labs.
•
The
Media & Commerce
segment delivers integrated AI-based data solutions that drive audience engagement and business growth through media buying, owned media platforms, commerce enablement, and Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) strategies. Its capabilities include planning and executing media campaigns across global platforms, leveraging data-driven approaches to optimize reach and effectiveness across first-party data, second-party data, and third-party data, and providing commerce and CRM tools that connect brands with consumers throughout the purchase journey. The segment also offers specialized media platforms and translation services to support targeted communication and market expansion. By combining expertise in media strategy, commerce activation, and audience analytics, Media & Commerce empowers organizations to maximize their marketing investments and achieve
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measurably efficient commercial outcomes. Brands in this segment include, but are not limited to, media buying and strategy agency Assembly Global, owned media platforms Reach TV, and commerce and CRM agency Gale.
•
The
Communications
segment provides a leading edge set of solutions designed to help organizations build, protect, and enhance their reputation across diverse audiences and channels. Its capabilities include strategic communications, public relations, and advocacy services that leverage AI and data-driven insights to craft compelling narratives and influence public perception. The segment also offers expertise in targeted communications, corporate public affairs consulting, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring clients can respond effectively to emerging issues and opportunities. Advocacy services encompass strategic political campaign management, grassroots mobilization, and fundraising expertise that reach across the political spectrum. By combining deep industry knowledge with innovative digital approaches to media and advocacy, Communications empowers organizations to connect with key audiences, shape conversations, and achieve their strategic objectives. Brands in this segment include, but are not limited to, Allison, Consulum, SKDK and Targeted Victory.
•
The Marketing Cloud
segment delivers a comprehensive suite of technology solutions for in-house marketers, combining SaaS and DaaS offerings. Its key products cover a range of areas. Advanced research tools that enable real-time customer insights through syndicated and Do It Yourself (“DIY”) generative AI-drafted surveys, AI-driven text analysis, and predictive analytics. Communications technology that aggregates data from millions of sources, including news, social media, print, and TV/radio broadcasts, on a daily basis to monitor, analyze, and respond to market trends. Media studio products that leverage first-party, third-party, and proprietary data to provide actionable audience insights and attribution analytics and advanced media platforms that encompass audience engagement solutions such as AR, quick response (“QR”) codes, and loyalty programs, all designed to collect consumer data and generate actionable insights. Together, these capabilities empower marketers to understand, engage, and influence their audiences with precision and agility. Brands in this segment include, but are not limited to, QUEST, Unicepta, Holy Grail and Smart Assets.
“Corporate, eliminations and other” consists of revenue generated by the Other business components, elimination of certain intercompany revenue and expenses, and corporate office expenses incurred in connection with the strategic resources provided to the operating segments, as well as certain other centrally managed expenses that are not fully allocated to the operating segments. These corporate office and general expenses include (i) salaries and related expenses for corporate office employees, including employees dedicated to supporting the operating segments, (ii) occupancy expenses relating to properties occupied by all corporate office employees, (iii) other office and general expenses including professional fees for the financial statement audits and other public company costs, and (iv) certain other professional fees managed by the corporate office.
The following discussion focuses on the operating performance of the Company for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 and the financial condition of the Company as of June 30, 2026.
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Results of Operations and Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue:
Marketing Services
$
277,256
$
275,888
$
528,034
$
524,940
Digital Transformation
117,672
97,592
219,138
188,479
Media & Commerce
179,943
164,025
354,454
324,447
Communications
188,426
146,180
341,528
275,268
The Marketing Cloud
27,380
25,276
53,895
49,382
Corporate, eliminations and other
(4,370)
(2,143)
(6,599)
(3,958)
Total revenue
$
786,307
$
706,818
$
1,490,450
$
1,358,558
Operating income
$
11,546
$
23,172
$
21,188
$
41,457
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense, net
(22,328)
(23,455)
(45,594)
(46,811)
Foreign exchange, net
605
(1,338)
(2,416)
(118)
Other, net
937
(360)
868
(111)
Loss before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(9,240)
(1,981)
(25,954)
(5,583)
Income tax (benefit) expense
(348)
2,673
(3,236)
4,395
Loss before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
(8,892)
(4,654)
(22,718)
(9,978)
Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates
191
20
70
19
Net loss
(8,701)
(4,634)
(22,648)
(9,959)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
585
(627)
1,559
1,781
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(8,116)
$
(5,261)
$
(21,089)
$
(8,178)
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA:
Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(8,116)
$
(5,261)
$
(21,089)
$
(8,178)
Non-operating items
(1)
19,662
28,433
42,277
49,635
Operating income
11,546
23,172
21,188
41,457
Depreciation and amortization
43,955
41,369
88,286
83,375
Stock-based compensation
18,567
19,954
32,815
31,497
Deferred acquisition consideration
8,837
(3,220)
19,091
3,437
Other items, net
(2)
25,782
13,016
36,992
16,818
Adjusted EBITDA
$
108,687
$
94,291
$
198,372
$
176,584
(1)
Non-operating items includes items within the Statements of Operations, below Operating income, and above Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders.
(2)
Other items, net, primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation costs, working capital administrative fees, acquisition-related expense, and other non-recurring expenses.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Consolidated Results of Operations
The components of operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
786,307
$
706,818
$
79,489
11.2
%
Operating expenses
Cost of services
517,064
459,216
57,848
12.6
%
Office and general expenses
213,742
183,061
30,681
16.8
%
Depreciation and amortization
43,955
41,369
2,586
6.3
%
$
774,761
$
683,646
$
91,115
13.3
%
Operating income
$
11,546
$
23,172
$
(11,626)
(50.2)
%
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
786,307
$
706,818
$
79,489
11.2
%
Billable costs
154,724
108,689
46,035
42.4
%
Net Revenue
631,583
100.0
%
598,129
100.0
%
33,454
5.6
%
Staff costs
384,382
60.9
%
381,270
63.7
%
3,112
0.8
%
Administrative costs
82,353
13.0
%
74,438
12.4
%
7,915
10.6
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
56,161
8.9
%
48,130
8.0
%
8,031
16.7
%
Adjusted EBITDA
108,687
17.2
%
94,291
15.8
%
14,396
15.3
%
Stock-based compensation
18,567
2.9
%
19,954
3.3
%
(1,387)
(7.0)
%
Depreciation and amortization
43,955
7.0
%
41,369
6.9
%
2,586
6.3
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
8,837
1.4
%
(3,220)
(0.5)
%
12,057
NM
Other items, net
(1)
25,782
4.1
%
13,016
2.2
%
12,766
98.1
%
Operating income
(2)
$
11,546
1.8
%
$
23,172
3.9
%
$
(11,626)
(50.2)
%
(1)
Other items, net, primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation costs, working capital administrative fees, acquisition-related expense, and other non-recurring expenses.
(2)
See the Results of Operations section above for a reconciliation of Operating Income to Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders.
Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $786.3 million, compared to $706.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $79.5 million.
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Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Marketing Services
$
235,304
$
624
$
(2,868)
$
1,182
$
(1,062)
$
234,242
0.5
%
(0.5)
%
Digital Transformation
91,100
(251)
—
16,575
16,324
107,424
18.2
%
17.9
%
Media & Commerce
150,964
(73)
2,221
1,558
3,706
154,670
1.0
%
2.5
%
Communications
97,632
229
2,373
11,855
14,457
112,089
12.1
%
14.8
%
The Marketing Cloud
25,272
1,072
—
1,034
2,106
27,378
4.1
%
8.3
%
Corporate, eliminations and other
(2,143)
3
—
(2,080)
(2,077)
(4,220)
97.1
%
96.9
%
$
598,129
$
1,604
$
1,726
$
30,124
$
33,454
$
631,583
5.0
%
5.6
%
Component % change
0.3%
0.3%
5.0%
5.6%
For the three months ended June 30, 2026, organic net revenue increased $30.1 million, or 5.0%. Digital Transformation grew $16.6 million, reflecting higher demand for AI‑related services and marketing‑technology transformation among technology‑sector clients. Communications grew $11.9 million as it entered an on‑cycle U.S. election year, which increased public affairs activity across digital, advertising, direct‑mail, and political fundraising work. Marketing Services, Media & Commerce, and The Marketing Cloud each contributed additional growth from new client wins, higher platform utilization, and subscription‑based offerings. These increases were partially offset by reduced client spending in the Middle East related to the ongoing conflict.
The increase in net acquisitions (divestitures) was impacted by the prior year acquisitions of JetFuel Studio LLC and Powered by JetFuel LLC (collectively, “Jetfuel”), ADK Global (“ADK”), and current year acquisition of Wavelength Strategy LLC (“Wavelength”), which expanded the Company’s capabilities in experiential marketing and integrated marketing in the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region, and digital advocacy and communications, respectively, partially offset by the divestiture of a Brand in the Marketing Services segment.
The geographic mix in net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
(dollars in thousands)
United States
$
497,121
$
464,882
United Kingdom
41,586
36,555
Other
92,876
96,692
Total
$
631,583
$
598,129
Expenses
Cost of services increased by $57.8 million, or 12.6%. Excluding the increase in Billable costs of $46.0 million, and the addition of $1.8 million of expenses from acquired entities, Cost of services increased $10.0 million, or only 2.9%, compared to Organic net revenue of 5.0%. The increase was driven by increases in Unbillable and other costs, net and staff costs to support the growth of Net revenue.
Office and general expenses increased $30.7 million, primarily attributable to non-cash Deferred acquisition consideration, as discussed below, and due to higher software licensing fees from investments in automation and AI intended to improve workflow efficiency and support future margin expansion.
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Deferred acquisition consideration increased $12.1 million, primarily attributable to strong performance at certain acquired Brands, which increased the fair value of the related deferred acquisition consideration liabilities, partially offset by a reduction in the fair value of the liabilities associated with certain other Brands driven by performance timing.
Operating Income
Operating income decreased by $11.6 million, or 50.2%, and operating margin decreased to 1.8% from 3.9%. The decrease was driven by a $13.3 million increase in non-cash expenses of Stock-based compensation, Depreciation and amortization, and Deferred Acquisition consideration expenses and a 12.8 million increase in Other items, net, related to non‑recurring tax and insurance adjustments. These increases were partially offset by Net revenue growth of $33.5 million, or 5.6%, while Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net increased only $19.1 million, or 3.8%, resulting in a 1.4 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $22.3 million, compared to $23.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of $1.1 million. This decrease was primarily attributable to a lower average interest rate, partially offset by higher levels of debt outstanding under the Credit Agreement (as defined and discussed in Note 7 of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included herein) used to support the growth in working capital attributable to the growth of Net revenue of the business.
Foreign Exchange, Net
The foreign exchange gain for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $0.6 million, compared to a loss of $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The $1.9 million improvement was primarily driven by foreign exchange gains realized by our Brands operating in Canada, partially offset by foreign exchange losses incurred by our Brands operating in Europe during the same period.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
For the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Company had an income tax benefit of
$0.3 million (on a pre-tax loss of $9.2 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 3.8%) compared to income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025 of $2.7 million (on a pre-tax loss of $2.0 million resulting in an effective tax rate of (134.9)%).
The effective tax rate increased by 138.7 percentage points compared to the prior year period, primarily due to (i) a 73.3 percentage point increase from additional pre-tax losses, which were not subject to valuation allowances, for which we recorded an additional $1.4 million tax benefit; (ii) a 31.9 percentage point increase related to a reduction in shortfall of deductions for stock-based compensation expense vested during the year for which we recorded $0.9 million less tax expense and (iii) a 33.5 percentage point increase related to a decrease in interest and penalties for which we recorded $0.7 million less tax expense.
Noncontrolling and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
The effect of noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was a loss of $0.6 million, compared to income of $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The change reflects the mix of income and loss generated by entities that are not wholly owned by the Company.
Net Loss Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders
As a result of the foregoing, net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $8.1 million, compared to a net loss of $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $14.4 million or 15.3% and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue increased to 17.2% from 15.8%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $33.5 million, or 5.6%, while Staff costs increased only $3.1 million, resulting in a 2.9 percentage point improvement in Staff costs as a percentage of Net revenue. These benefits were partially offset by an increase of $7.9 million in Administrative costs and $8.0 million in Unbillable and other costs, net, as explained above.
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Earnings Per Share
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS for the three months ended June 30, 2026 were as follows:
GAAP
Adjustments
(1)
Non-GAAP
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders and adjusted net income
$
(8,116)
$
69,381
$
61,265
Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
245,908
—
245,908
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS
(1)
$
(0.03)
$
0.25
Adjustments to Net income (loss)
Amortization
$
38,352
Stock-based compensation
18,567
Deferred acquisition consideration
8,837
Other items, net
(2)
25,782
$
91,538
Adjustment to GAAP income tax expense
(3)
(22,157)
$
69,381
(1)
Adjusted Diluted EPS is defined within the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of the Executive Summary.
(2)
Other items, net, primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation costs, working capital administrative fees, acquisition-related expense, and other non-recurring expenses.
(3)
Represents the difference between the income tax benefit of $0.3 million at an effective tax rate of 3.8% on a GAAP basis and the income tax expense of $21.8 million at an effective tax rate of 26.5% on a non-GAAP basis. The difference reflects the tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments.
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Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
GAAP
Adjustments
(1)
Non-GAAP
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(5,261)
$
51,386
$
46,125
Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
260,774
—
260,774
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS
(1)
$
(0.02)
$
0.18
Adjustments to Net income (loss)
Amortization
$
35,593
Stock-based compensation
19,954
Deferred acquisition consideration
(3,220)
Other items, net
(2)
13,016
$
65,343
Adjustment to GAAP income tax expense
(3)
(13,957)
$
51,386
(1)
Adjusted Diluted EPS is defined within the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of the Executive Summary.
(2)
Other items, net, primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation costs, working capital administrative fees, acquisition-related expense, and other non-recurring expenses.
(3)
Represents the difference between the income tax expense of $2.7 million at an effective tax rate of (134.9)% on a GAAP basis and the income tax expense of $16.6 million at an effective tax rate of 26.5% on a non-GAAP basis. The difference reflects the tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments.
Marketing Services
The components of operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
277,256
$
275,888
$
1,368
0.5
%
Operating expenses
Cost of services
190,662
186,385
4,277
2.3
%
Office and general expenses
50,439
49,454
985
2.0
%
Depreciation and amortization
12,426
12,422
4
—
%
$
253,527
$
248,261
$
5,266
2.1
%
Operating income
$
23,729
$
27,627
$
(3,898)
(14.1)
%
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Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
277,256
$
275,888
$
1,368
0.5
%
Billable costs
43,014
40,584
2,430
6.0
%
Net Revenue
234,242
100.0
%
235,304
100.0
%
(1,062)
(0.5)
%
Staff costs
131,354
56.1
%
134,397
57.1
%
(3,043)
(2.3)
%
Administrative costs
25,999
11.1
%
29,393
12.5
%
(3,394)
(11.5)
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
31,673
13.5
%
26,745
11.4
%
4,928
18.4
%
Adjusted EBITDA
45,216
19.3
%
44,769
19.0
%
447
1.0
%
Stock-based compensation
7,929
3.4
%
8,111
3.4
%
(182)
(2.2)
%
Depreciation and amortization
12,426
5.3
%
12,422
5.3
%
4
—
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
(1,969)
(0.8)
%
(6,867)
(2.9)
%
4,898
(71.3)
%
Other items, net
3,101
1.3
%
3,476
1.5
%
(375)
(10.8)
%
Operating income
$
23,729
10.1
%
$
27,627
11.7
%
$
(3,898)
(14.1)
%
`
Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $277.3 million, compared to $275.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $1.4 million.
Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Marketing Services
$
235,304
$
624
$
(2,868)
$
1,182
$
(1,062)
$
234,242
0.5%
(0.5)%
Component % change
0.3
%
(1.2)
%
0.5
%
(0.5)
%
Organic net revenue increased by $1.2 million or 0.5% as growth in Research, Experiential, and Social was largely offset by the decline in Creative. Research benefited by new client wins and expanded relationships with communications, technology, and transportation and lodging clients including increased demand related to AI adoption. Creative declined as Billable costs increased while Revenue remained relatively the same, although several significant new client engagements began ramping up during the quarter. The impact of acquisitions and divestitures primarily reflected the divestiture of an Experiential brand, partially offset by the prior year acquisition of Jetfuel.
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Expenses
Cost of services increased by $4.3 million or 2.3%. Excluding a $2.4 million increase in Billable costs and a $1.2 million decrease related to acquired and divested entities, Cost of services increased $3.0 million, or 2.1%. The increase was driven by $4.9 million of higher Unbillable and other costs, net. Unbillable and other costs, net in Research increased $2.3 million, or 15.7%, compared to Organic net revenue growth of 14.1%. Additionally, Unbillable and other costs, net increased due to outsourced Creative costs and the expansion of Sport Beach within Experiential. This was reduced by a $1.5 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense.
Office and general expenses increased $1.0 million, primarily due to a non-cash $4.9 million increase in deferred acquisition consideration reflecting a decrease in the fair value of contingent consideration associated with a certain brand in the prior-year period. This increase was partially offset by lower staff costs from AI-enabled business optimization and cost reduction initiatives, as well as savings from the consolidation of the Company’s real estate footprint.
Operating Income
Operating income decreased $3.9 million, or 14.1%, and operating margin decreased to 10.1% from 11.7%. The decrease was driven by a $4.7 million increase in non-cash expenses for Stock-based compensation and Deferred acquisition consideration, and Net revenue decline of 1.1 million, or 0.5%. These were partially offset by the Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net decrease of $1.5 million, or 0.8%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $0.4 million or 1.0%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue increased to 19.3% from 19.0%. The increase was driven by a $6.4 million, or 3.9%, decrease in Staff costs and Administrative costs, resulting in a 2.4 percentage point improvement in Staff costs and Administrative costs as a percentage of Net revenue. These benefits were partially offset by a decrease in Net revenue of $1.1 million, or 0.5%, and an increase of $4.9 million in Unbillable and other costs, net.
Digital Transformation
The components of operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
117,672
$
97,592
$
20,080
20.6
%
Operating expenses
Cost of services
68,884
60,560
8,324
13.7
%
Office and general expenses
27,451
20,818
6,633
31.9
%
Depreciation and amortization
5,907
5,873
34
0.6
%
$
102,242
$
87,251
$
14,991
17.2
%
Operating income
$
15,430
$
10,341
$
5,089
49.2
%
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Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
117,672
$
97,592
$
20,080
20.6
%
Billable costs
10,248
6,492
3,756
57.9
%
Net Revenue
107,424
100.0
%
91,100
100.0
%
16,324
17.9
%
Staff costs
67,316
62.7
%
63,537
69.7
%
3,779
5.9
%
Administrative costs
7,720
7.2
%
7,176
7.9
%
544
7.6
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
169
0.2
%
3
—
%
166
NM
Adjusted EBITDA
32,219
30.0
%
20,384
22.4
%
11,835
58.1
%
Stock-based compensation
3,656
3.4
%
759
0.8
%
2,897
381.7
%
Depreciation and amortization
5,907
5.5
%
5,873
6.4
%
34
0.6
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
6,949
6.5
%
2,575
2.8
%
4,374
169.9
%
Other items, net
277
0.3
%
836
0.9
%
(559)
(66.9)
%
Operating income
$
15,430
14.4
%
$
10,341
11.4
%
$
5,089
49.2
%
Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $117.7 million, compared to $97.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $20.1 million.
Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Digital Transformation
$
91,100
$
(251)
$
—
$
16,575
$
16,324
$
107,424
18.2%
17.9%
Component % change
(0.3)
%
—
%
18.2
%
17.9
%
Organic net revenue increased by $16.6 million, or 18.2%. The increase was led by a $13.8 million increase in Strategy and Design driven by increased demand for AI-related services, expanded marketing‑technology transformation work with technology‑sector clients, additional scope on existing engagements, and new client wins, including several large enterprise engagements. Development and Implementation increased by $2.2 million, reflecting revenue synergies from the integration of recently combined agencies, growth in recurring retainers, higher renewal rates, and continued demand for staff-augmentation services. Digital Activation increased by $2.3 million, driven by expanded enterprise software activation engagements, additional work with existing enterprise clients, and new program activity, partially offset by the completion of certain prior‑year engagements.
Expenses
Cost of services increased $8.3 million or 13.7%. Excluding a $3.8 million increase in Billable costs, Cost of services increased $4.6 million, or 8.5%, approximately half the 18.2% increase in Organic net revenue. The Organic net revenue growth outpacing higher staff costs reflects improvement in the operating leverage due to cost reduction initiatives and labor market conditions.
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Office and general expenses increased by $6.6 million, including non-cash adjustments of $4.4 million from higher Deferred acquisition consideration and $2.9 million from higher Stock-based compensation. Deferred acquisition consideration increased due to the 2026 performance of a certain acquired brand, which raised the fair value of the related liability. Stock-based compensation increased because a greater proportion of annual incentive compensation was allocated to stock-based awards than in the prior year.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $5.1 million, or 49.2%, and operating margin increased to 14.4% from 11.4%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $16.3 million, or 17.9%. This increase was partially offset by a $7.3 million increase in non-cash expenses explained above and a $4.5 million increase in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net. These cumulative expenses only increased 14.8%, resulting in a 2.3 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $11.8 million or 58.1% and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue increased to 30.0% from 22.4%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $16.3 million, or 17.9%, while Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net only increased $4.5 million, or 6.4%, improving these costs as a percentage of Net revenue by 7.6 percentage points.
Media & Commerce
The components of operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
179,943
$
164,025
$
15,918
9.7
%
Operating expenses
Cost of services
114,302
97,323
16,979
17.4
%
Office and general expenses
56,404
58,303
(1,899)
(3.3)
%
Depreciation and amortization
7,994
7,538
456
6.0
%
$
178,700
$
163,164
$
15,536
9.5
%
Operating income
$
1,243
$
861
$
382
44.4
%
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Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
179,943
$
164,025
$
15,918
9.7
%
Billable costs
25,273
13,061
12,212
93.5
%
Net Revenue
154,670
100.0
%
150,964
100.0
%
3,706
2.5
%
Staff costs
98,710
63.8
%
98,038
64.9
%
672
0.7
%
Administrative costs
24,738
16.0
%
24,325
16.1
%
413
1.7
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
15,130
9.8
%
13,395
8.9
%
1,735
13.0
%
Adjusted EBITDA
16,092
10.4
%
15,206
10.1
%
886
5.8
%
Stock-based compensation
497
0.3
%
868
0.6
%
(371)
(42.7)
%
Depreciation and amortization
7,994
5.2
%
7,538
5.0
%
456
6.0
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
1,537
1.0
%
2,812
1.9
%
(1,275)
(45.3)
%
Other items, net
4,821
3.1
%
3,127
2.1
%
1,694
54.2
%
Operating income
$
1,243
0.8
%
$
861
0.6
%
$
382
44.4
%
Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $179.9 million, compared to $164.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $15.9 million.
Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Media & Commerce
$
150,964
$
(73)
$
2,221
$
1,558
$
3,706
$
154,670
1.0%
2.5%
Component % change
—
%
1.5
%
1.0
%
2.5
%
Organic net revenue increased by $1.6 million or 1.0%, primarily due to a $3.8 million, or 11.4% increase in Media Platforms. The increase reflected higher connected television advertising for the World Cup, expansion of in-flight connectivity products across additional airline partners and growth in travel media publications. These increases were partially offset by reduced marketing spend in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict. The impact of acquisitions and divestitures reflected the prior year acquisition of ADK.
Expenses
Cost of services increased by $17.0 million or 17.4%. Excluding the $12.2 million increase in Billable costs and a $1.9 million of expenses from acquired entities, Cost of services increased $2.9 million, or 3.4%, primarily attributable to the $1.7 million, or 13.0%, increase in Unbillable and other costs, net. The increase in Unbillable and other costs, net was primarily due to a 11.4% increase in Organic net revenue in Media Platforms.
Office and general expenses decreased $1.9 million, primarily due to lower Deferred acquisition consideration and cost discipline across the services lines. Deferred acquisition consideration decreased $1.3 million, primarily due to a lower year-over-year fair-value non-cash adjustment from a certain acquired brand. The prior-year period reflected a larger increase in the fair value of the liability driven by that brand's 2025 performance. Ongoing cost reduction initiatives across the segment also contributed to the decrease.
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Operating Income
Operating income increased $0.4 million, or 44.4%, and operating margin improved to 0.8% from 0.6%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $3.7 million, or 2.5%, and a net decrease of $1.2 million primarily due to a non-cash adjustment explained above. These were partially offset by the increase of Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net of $2.8 million, or 2.1%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.9 million, or 5.8%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue increased to 10.4% from 10.1%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $3.7 million, or 2.5%, while Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net increased only $2.8 million, improving these costs as a percentage of Net revenue by 0.3 percentage points.
Communications
The components of operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
188,426
$
146,180
$
42,246
28.9
%
Operating Expenses
Cost of services
130,835
102,855
27,980
27.2
%
Office and general expenses
29,061
20,527
8,534
41.6
%
Depreciation and amortization
6,189
6,390
(201)
(3.1)
%
$
166,085
$
129,772
$
36,313
28.0
%
Operating income
$
22,341
$
16,408
$
5,933
36.2
%
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
188,426
$
146,180
$
42,246
28.9
%
Billable costs
76,337
48,548
27,789
57.2
%
Net Revenue
112,089
100.0
%
97,632
100.0
%
14,457
14.8
%
Staff costs
61,197
54.6
%
57,311
58.7
%
3,886
6.8
%
Administrative costs
14,179
12.6
%
11,530
11.8
%
2,649
23.0
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
1,819
1.6
%
2,584
2.6
%
(765)
(29.6)
%
Adjusted EBITDA
34,894
31.1
%
26,207
26.8
%
8,687
33.1
%
Stock-based compensation
2,513
2.2
%
4,133
4.2
%
(1,620)
(39.2)
%
Depreciation and amortization
6,189
5.5
%
6,390
6.5
%
(201)
(3.1)
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
1,760
1.6
%
(2,376)
(2.4)
%
4,136
NM
Other items, net
2,091
1.9
%
1,652
1.7
%
439
26.6
%
Operating income
$
22,341
19.9
%
$
16,408
16.8
%
$
5,933
36.2
%
Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $188.4 million, compared to $146.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $42.2 million.
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Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Communications
$
97,632
$
229
$
2,373
$
11,855
$
14,457
$
112,089
12.1
%
14.8
%
Component % change
0.2
%
2.4
%
12.1
%
14.8
%
Organic net revenue increased by $11.9 million, or 12.1%, primarily due to growth in corporate public affairs consulting and the transition into an on-cycle U.S. election year. Compared with the prior year off-cycle period, increased demand for corporate public affairs consulting, political fundraising, and early primary‑campaign activity generated higher volumes of digital, texting, advertising, and direct‑mail production work. New client wins and expanded engagements with existing clients also contributed to the increase. These benefits were partially offset by lower activity in the international strategic advisory practice due to geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, and lower demand for certain integrated communications and research offerings, partially mitigated by growth in influencer and event‑based work. The impact of acquisitions and divestitures reflected Wavelength.
Expenses
Cost of services increased $28.0 million or 27.2%, primarily due to a $27.8 million increase in Billable costs associated with higher activity. Excluding Billable costs and $1.1 million of expenses from acquired entities, Cost of services decreased $0.9 million or 1.6% compared to Organic net revenue growth of 12.1%, reflecting ongoing cost reduction initiatives, including the transition of certain functions to shared services and AI-enabled workflow efficiencies.
Office and general expenses increased $8.5 million, due to costs to support Net revenue growth and a $4.1 million increase in deferred acquisition consideration. The increase reflected a prior year decrease in the fair value of the related liability for a certain Brand due to timing of its 2025 performance.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $5.9 million, or 36.2%, and operating margin increased to 19.9% from 16.8%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $14.5 million, or 14.8%. This increase was partially offset by a $2.3 million increase in the non-cash adjustment to Stock-based compensation, Deferred acquisition consideration, and Depreciation and amortization, and a $5.8 million increase in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net. These cumulative expenses only increased 10.2%, resulting in a 3.3 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $8.7 million, or 33.1% and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue increased to 31.1% from 26.8%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $14.5 million, or 14.8%, This increase was partially offset by a $5.8 million, or 8.1%, increase in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net, resulting in a 4.3 percentage point improvement in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net as a percentage of Net revenue.
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The Marketing Cloud
The components of operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
27,380
$
25,276
$
2,104
8.3
%
Operating Expenses
Cost of services
15,523
14,133
1,390
9.8
%
Office and general expenses
18,130
13,702
4,428
32.3
%
Depreciation and amortization
6,222
5,923
299
5.0
%
$
39,875
$
33,758
$
6,117
18.1
%
Operating loss
$
(12,495)
$
(8,482)
$
(4,013)
47.3
%
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
27,380
$
25,276
$
2,104
8.3
%
Billable costs
2
4
(2)
(50.0)
%
Net Revenue
27,378
100.0
%
25,272
100.0
%
2,106
8.3
%
Staff costs
18,085
66.1
%
17,136
67.8
%
949
5.5
%
Administrative costs
7,201
26.3
%
3,313
13.1
%
3,888
117.4
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
7,370
26.9
%
5,403
21.4
%
1,967
36.4
%
Adjusted EBITDA
(5,278)
(19.3)
%
(580)
(2.3)
%
(4,698)
810.0
%
Stock-based compensation
391
1.4
%
132
0.5
%
259
196.2
%
Depreciation and amortization
6,222
22.7
%
5,923
23.4
%
299
5.0
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
560
2.0
%
636
2.5
%
(76)
(11.9)
%
Other items, net
44
0.2
%
1,211
4.8
%
(1,167)
(96.4)
%
Operating loss
$
(12,495)
(45.6)
%
$
(8,482)
(33.6)
%
$
(4,013)
47.3
%
Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $27.4 million, compared to $25.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $2.1 million.
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Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
The Marketing Cloud
$
25,272
$
1,072
$
—
$
1,034
$
2,106
$
27,378
4.1
%
8.3
%
Component % change
4.2
%
—
%
4.1
%
8.3
%
Organic net revenue increased by $1.0 million or 4.1%, driven by growth in Research. The increases reflected higher demand from new and existing consumer products and financial services clients, increased platform utilization and the introduction of additional subscription-based service offerings.
Expenses
Office and general expenses increased $4.4 million, primarily due to higher costs to support product development, customer adoption and the continued growth of the business.
Operating Loss
Operating loss increased $4.0 million or 47.3%, and operating margin decreased to (45.6)% from (33.6)%. The decrease was driven by an increase of $6.8 million, or 26.3%, in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net. This increase was partially offset by an increase in Net Revenue of $2.1 million, or 8.3%, resulting in a 17.0 percentage point deterioration in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $4.7 million, or 810.0%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue decreased to (19.3)% from (2.3)%. The decrease was driven by an increase of $6.8 million, or 26.3%, in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net. This increase was partially offset by an increase in Net Revenue of $2.1 million, or 8.3%, resulting in a 17.0 percentage point deterioration in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Corporate
The components of operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Staff costs
$
16,805
$
12,977
$
3,828
29.5
%
Administrative costs
4,504
(1,299)
5,803
NM
Adjusted EBITDA
(21,309)
(11,678)
(9,631)
82.5
%
Stock-based compensation
3,581
5,951
(2,370)
(39.8)
%
Depreciation and amortization
5,172
3,223
1,949
60.5
%
Other items, net
8,133
2,714
5,419
199.7
%
Operating loss
$
(38,195)
$
(23,566)
$
(14,629)
62.1
%
Expenses
Staff costs increased by $3.8 million, primarily attributable to an increase in headcount to support the implementation of a standardized shared services platform to optimize cost structures and support future growth and higher healthcare-related insurance claims.
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Administrative costs increased $5.8 million, primarily due to a $11.1 million increase in computer software and licensing fees reflecting investments in automation and AI intended to improve workflow efficiency and support future margin expansion, partially offset by a $4.4 million decrease resulting from a higher allocation of Corporate’s administrative costs to the Brands through the implementation of the shared services platform, which leverages Stagwell's scale and buying power to reduce overall costs and drive centralized service efficiencies reflected in the Brands’ income statements. These costs include rent, IT services, accounting services, financial operations services, and business applications.
Operating Loss
Operating loss for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $38.2 million compared to $23.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, representing an increase of $14.6 million, primarily attributable to higher expenses, as discussed above.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Consolidated Results of Operations
The components of operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
1,490,450
$
1,358,558
$
131,892
9.7
%
Operating expenses
Cost of services
976,595
871,303
105,292
12.1
%
Office and general expenses
404,381
362,423
41,958
11.6
%
Depreciation and amortization
88,286
83,375
4,911
5.9
%
$
1,469,262
$
1,317,101
$
152,161
11.6
%
Operating income
$
21,188
$
41,457
$
(20,269)
(48.9)
%
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
1,490,450
$
1,358,558
$
131,892
9.7
%
Billable costs
274,243
196,242
78,001
39.7
%
Net revenue
1,216,207
100.0
%
1,162,316
100.0
%
53,891
4.6
%
Staff costs
764,568
62.9
%
749,532
64.5
%
15,036
2.0
%
Administrative costs
156,715
12.9
%
147,836
12.7
%
8,879
6.0
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
96,552
7.9
%
88,364
7.6
%
8,188
9.3
%
Adjusted EBITDA
198,372
16.3
%
176,584
15.2
%
21,788
12.3
%
Stock-based compensation
32,815
2.7
%
31,497
2.7
%
1,318
4.2
%
Depreciation and amortization
88,286
7.3
%
83,375
7.2
%
4,911
5.9
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
19,091
1.6
%
3,437
0.3
%
15,654
455.5
%
Other items, net
(1)
36,992
3.0
%
16,818
1.4
%
20,174
120.0
%
Operating income
(2)
$
21,188
1.7
%
$
41,457
3.6
%
$
(20,269)
(48.9)
%
(1)
Other items, net, primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation costs, working capital administrative fees, acquisition-related expense, and other non-recurring expenses.
(2)
See the Results of Operations section above for a reconciliation of Operating income to Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders.
*Consolidated amounts in the table above are net of eliminations.
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Revenue
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $1,490.5 million, compared to $1,358.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $131.9 million.
Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in Net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Marketing Services
$
451,534
$
3,263
$
(3,744)
$
765
$
284
$
451,818
0.2
%
0.1
%
Digital Transformation
179,604
(385)
3,227
21,487
24,329
203,933
12.0
%
13.5
%
Media & Commerce
297,152
2,286
4,185
542
7,013
304,165
0.2
%
2.4
%
Communications
188,613
969
2,613
16,668
20,250
208,863
8.8
%
10.7
%
The Marketing Cloud
49,371
2,540
—
1,966
4,506
53,877
4.0
%
9.1
%
Corporate, eliminations and other
(3,958)
1
—
(2,492)
(2,491)
(6,449)
63.0
%
62.9
%
$
1,162,316
$
8,674
$
6,281
$
38,936
$
53,891
$
1,216,207
3.3
%
4.6
%
Component % change
0.7
%
0.5
%
3.3
%
4.6
%
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, organic net revenue increased by $38.9 million, or 3.3%. Digital Transformation grew $21.5 million, reflecting higher demand for AI‑related services and marketing‑technology transformation among technology‑sector clients. Communications grew $16.7 million as it entered an on‑cycle U.S. election year, which increased public affairs activity across digital, advertising, direct‑mail, and political fundraising work. Marketing Services, Media & Commerce, and The Marketing Cloud each contributed additional growth from new client wins, higher platform utilization, and subscription‑based offerings. These increases were partially offset by reduced client spending in the Middle East related to the ongoing conflict.
The increase in net acquisitions (divestitures) was impacted by the prior year acquisitions of Jetfuel, Create Group Holding Limited (“Create”), and ADK, and current year acquisition of Wavelength, which expanded the Company’s capabilities in experiential marketing, digital communications, and integrated marketing in APAC region, and digital advocacy and communications, respectively, partially offset by the divestiture of a Brand in the Marketing Services segment.
The geographic mix in Net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
(dollars in thousands)
United States
$
951,038
$
905,523
United Kingdom
81,703
72,859
Other
183,466
183,934
Total
$
1,216,207
$
1,162,316
Expenses
Cost of services increased by $105.3 million, or 12.1%. Excluding the increase in Billable costs of $78.0 million and the addition of $5.2 million of expenses from acquired entities, Cost of services increased $22.1 million, or 3.3%, which is in line with the increase in Organic net revenue of 3.3%. The increase was driven by increases in Unbillable and other costs, net and staff costs to support the growth of Net revenue.
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Office and general expenses increased by $42.0 million. Excluding the addition of expenses of acquired entities of $4.7 million, Office and general expenses increased $37.2 million, primarily attributable to a non-cash adjustment to Deferred acquisition consideration, as discussed below, and due to higher software licensing fees from investments in automation and AI intended to improve workflow efficiency and support future margin expansion.
Deferred acquisition consideration increased by $15.7 million, primarily attributable to strong performance at certain acquired Brands, which increased the fair value of the related deferred acquisition consideration liabilities, partially offset by a reduction in the fair value of the liabilities associated with certain other Brands driven by performance timing.
Operating Income
Operating income decreased by $20.3 million, or 48.9%, and operating margin decreased to 1.7% from 3.6%. The decrease was driven by a $21.9 million increase in a non‑cash adjustment explained above and a $20.2 million increase in Other items, net, related to non‑recurring tax and insurance adjustments in 2026 and a non-recurring gain on lease termination in 2025. These increases were partially offset by Net revenue growth of $53.9 million, or 4.6%, while Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net increased only by $32.1 million, or 3.3%, resulting in a 1.1 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $45.6 million, compared to $46.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of $1.2 million. This decrease was primarily attributable to a lower average interest rate, partially offset by higher levels of debt outstanding under the Credit Agreement used to support the growth in working capital attributable to the growth of Net revenue of the business.
Foreign Exchange, Net
The foreign exchange loss for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was $2.4 million, compared to a loss of $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $2.3 million unfavorable change was largely attributable to foreign exchange losses incurred by our European Brands, partially mitigated by foreign exchange gains realized by our Canadian Brands relative to the prior-year period.
In
come Tax (Benefit) Expense
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company had an income tax benefit of $3.2 million (on a pre-tax loss of $26.0 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 12.5%) compared to income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025 of $4.4 million (on a pre-tax loss of $5.6 million resulting in an effective tax rate of (78.7)%).
The effective tax rate increased by 91.2 percentage points compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to (i) a 57.7 percentage point increase from additional pre-tax losses, which were not subject to valuation allowances, for which we recorded a $5.3 million additional tax benefit; (ii) a 19.2 percentage point increase related to a reduction in interest and penalties for which we recorded $1.1 million less tax expense; (iii) an 11.6 percentage point increase related to a reduction in shortfall of deductions for stock-based compensation expense vested during the year for which we recorded $0.5 million less tax expense and (iv) a 2.7 percentage point increase related to a corporate restructure for which we recorded a $0.7 million tax benefit in 2026.
Noncontrolling and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
The effect of Noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was a loss of $1.6 million, compared to a loss of $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The amounts were driven by the mix of income and loss derived from entities not entirely owned by the Company. Additionally, the change was driven by the Class C Exchange during the second quarter of 2025, which increased the loss allocated to Stagwell Inc.’s common shareholders.
Net Loss Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders
As a result of the foregoing, Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $21.1 million, compared to a net loss of $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $21.8 million, or 12.3% and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue expanded to 16.3% from 15.2%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $53.9 million, or 4.6%, while Staff costs increased only $15.0 million, resulting in a 1.6 percentage point improvement in Staff costs as a percentage of Net revenue. These benefits were partially offset by an increase of $8.9 million in Administrative costs and $8.2 million in Unbillable and other costs, net as explained above.
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Earnings Per Share
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were as follows:
GAAP
Adjustments
Non-GAAP
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(21,089)
$
125,775
$
104,686
Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
248,328
—
248,328
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS
(1)
$
(0.08)
$
0.42
Adjustments to Net income (loss)
Amortization
$
77,270
Stock-based compensation
32,815
Deferred acquisition consideration
19,091
Other items, net
(2)
36,992
$
166,168
Adjustment to GAAP income tax expense
(3)
(40,393)
$
125,775
(1)
Adjusted Diluted EPS is defined within the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of the Executive Summary.
(2)
Other items, net, primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation costs, working capital administrative fees, acquisition-related expense, and other non-recurring expenses.
(3)
Represents the difference between the income tax benefit of $3.2 million at an effective tax rate of 12.5% on a GAAP basis and the income tax expense of $37.2 million at an effective tax rate of 26.5% on a non-GAAP basis. The difference reflects the tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments.
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Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
GAAP
Adjustments
Non-GAAP
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders
$
(8,178)
$
95,596
$
87,418
Net income (loss) attributable to Class C shareholders
(6,637)
—
(6,637)
Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C shareholders and adjusted net income
$
(14,815)
$
95,596
$
80,781
Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
186,843
—
186,843
Weighted average number of shares of Class C Common Stock outstanding
78,757
—
78,757
Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding
265,600
—
265,600
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS
(1)
$
(0.06)
$
0.30
Adjustments to Net income (loss)
Amortization
$
68,574
Stock-based compensation
31,497
Deferred acquisition consideration
3,437
Other items, net
(2)
16,818
$
120,326
Adjustment to GAAP income tax expense
(3)
(24,730)
$
95,596
(1)
Adjusted Diluted EPS is defined within the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of the Executive Summary.
(2)
Other items, net, primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation costs, working capital administrative fees, acquisition-related expense, and other non-recurring expenses.
(3)
Represents the difference between the income tax expense of $4.4 million at an effective tax rate of (78.7)% on a GAAP basis and the income tax expense of $29.1 million at an effective tax rate of 26.5% on a non-GAAP basis. The difference reflects the tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments.
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Marketing Services
The components of operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
528,034
$
524,940
$
3,094
0.6
%
Operating expenses
Cost of services
355,883
343,552
12,331
3.6
%
Office and general expenses
98,847
99,895
(1,048)
(1.0)
%
Depreciation and amortization
24,908
26,736
(1,828)
(6.8)
%
$
479,638
$
470,183
$
9,455
2.0
%
Operating income
$
48,396
$
54,757
$
(6,361)
(11.6)
%
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
528,034
$
524,940
$
3,094
0.6
%
Billable costs
76,216
73,406
2,810
3.8
%
Net revenue
451,818
100.0
%
451,534
100.0
%
284
0.1
%
Staff costs
263,543
58.3
%
262,726
58.2
%
817
0.3
%
Administrative costs
48,731
10.8
%
56,503
12.5
%
(7,772)
(13.8)
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
49,353
10.9
%
43,571
9.6
%
5,782
13.3
%
Adjusted EBITDA
90,191
20.0
%
88,734
19.7
%
1,457
1.6
%
Stock-based compensation
12,932
2.9
%
10,592
2.3
%
2,340
22.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
24,908
5.5
%
26,736
5.9
%
(1,828)
(6.8)
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
(1,969)
(0.4)
%
(4,284)
(0.9)
%
2,315
(54.0)
%
Other items, net
5,924
1.3
%
933
0.2
%
4,991
534.9
%
Operating income
$
48,396
10.7
%
$
54,757
12.1
%
$
(6,361)
(11.6)
%
Revenue
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $528.0 million, compared to $524.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $3.1 million.
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Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in Net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Marketing Services
$
451,534
$
3,263
$
(3,744)
$
765
$
284
$
451,818
0.2
%
0.1
%
Component % change
0.7
%
(0.8)
%
0.2
%
0.1
%
Organic net revenue increased by $0.8 million, or 0.2%, as growth in Research and Social was largely offset by the declines in Creative and Experiential. Research benefited by new client wins and expanded client relationships across the technology, financial services and professional services sectors, including increased demand related to AI adoption. Creative declined as billable costs increased while Revenue remained relatively flat although several significant new client engagements began ramping up during the year. Experiential declined where reduced beverage and spirits client spending was partially offset by demand for large-scale activations through the Sport Beach business. The impact of acquisitions and divestitures primarily reflected the divestiture of an experiential brand, partially offset by the prior year acquisition of Jetfuel.
Expenses
Cost of services increased by $12.3 million or 3.6%. Excluding $2.8 million increase in Billable costs and a $1.8 million decrease related to acquired and divested entities, Cost of services increased $11.3 million or 4.3%. The increase was primarily driven by $5.8 million of higher Unbillable and other costs, net, and a $5.7 million increase in staff costs, primarily attributable to Research where Unbillable and other costs, net and staff costs increased a combined $5.9 million, or 10.6% compared to 10.7% increase in Organic net revenue growth. Additionally, Creative and Experiential contributed $3.6 million in Unbillable and other costs, net due to outsourced Creative costs and the expansion of Sport Beach within Experiential.
Other items, net increased $5.0 million, primarily attributable to a lease termination during the first quarter of 2025 as part of the real estate consolidation initiatives resulting in a gain of $3.5 million, and an increase in severance of $0.8 million.
Operating Income
Operating income decreased $6.4 million, or 11.6%, and operating margin decreased to 10.7% from 12.1%. The decrease was driven by an increase of $5.0 million in Other items, net and $2.8 million increase in non-cash expenses for Stock-based compensation, Deferred acquisition consideration, and Depreciation and amortization, resulting in a 1.7 percentage point deterioration in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue. These expenses were partially offset by a decrease in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net of $1.2 million and an increase in Net revenue of $0.3 million.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $1.5 million, or 1.6%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue increased to 20.0% from 19.7%. The increase was driven by a decrease in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net of $1.2 million and an increase in Net revenue of $0.3 million, or 0.1%. The decreases in expense resulted in a 0.3 percentage point improvement in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net as a percentage of Net revenue.
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Digital Transformation
The components of operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
219,138
$
188,479
$
30,659
16.3
%
Operating expenses
Cost of services
130,312
114,796
15,516
13.5
%
Office and general expenses
47,591
39,288
8,303
21.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
11,755
11,318
437
3.9
%
$
189,658
$
165,402
$
24,256
14.7
%
Operating income
$
29,480
$
23,077
$
6,403
27.7
%
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
219,138
$
188,479
$
30,659
16.3
%
Billable costs
15,205
8,875
6,330
71.3
%
Net revenue
203,933
100.0
%
179,604
100.0
%
24,329
13.5
%
Staff costs
131,883
64.7
%
122,764
68.4
%
9,119
7.4
%
Administrative costs
14,108
6.9
%
12,617
7.0
%
1,491
11.8
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
292
0.1
%
765
0.4
%
(473)
(61.8)
%
Adjusted EBITDA
57,650
28.3
%
43,458
24.2
%
14,192
32.7
%
Stock-based compensation
4,693
2.3
%
2,146
1.2
%
2,547
118.7
%
Depreciation and amortization
11,755
5.8
%
11,318
6.3
%
437
3.9
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
10,102
5.0
%
5,855
3.3
%
4,247
72.5
%
Other items, net
1,620
0.8
%
1,062
0.6
%
558
52.5
%
Operating income
$
29,480
14.5
%
$
23,077
12.8
%
$
6,403
27.7
%
Revenue
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $219.1 million, compared to $188.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $30.7 million.
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Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in Net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Digital Transformation
$
179,604
$
(385)
$
3,227
$
21,487
$
24,329
$
203,933
12.0
%
13.5
%
Component % change
(0.2)
%
1.8
%
12.0
%
13.5
%
Organic net revenue increased by $21.5 million, or 12.0%. The increase was led by a $14.5 million increase in Strategy and Design, driven by increased demand for AI-related services, expanded marketing‑technology transformation work with technology‑sector clients, additional scope on existing engagements and new client wins, including several large enterprise engagements. Development and Implementation increased by $4.0 million, reflecting revenue synergies from the integration of recently combined agencies, growth in recurring retainers, higher renewal rates, and continued demand for staff-augmentation services. Digital Activation increased by $5.1 million, driven by expanded enterprise software activation engagements, additional work with existing enterprise clients, and new program activity, partially offset by the completion of certain prior‑year engagements. The impact of acquisitions and divestitures primarily reflected the prior year acquisition of Create.
Expenses
Cost of services increased $15.5 million or 13.5%. Excluding a $6.3 million increase in Billable costs and $1.8 million in expenses from acquired entities, Cost of services increased $7.4 million, or 7.1%, approximately half the 12.0% increase in Organic net revenue. This resulted in operating leverage as higher staff costs supported Net revenue growth and were partially offset by cost reduction initiatives and labor market conditions.
Office and general expenses increased by $8.3 million primarily due to non-cash expenses resulting from an increase in Deferred acquisition consideration expense and an increase in Stock-based compensation. Deferred acquisition consideration increased by $4.2 million, primarily attributable to strong performance in a certain acquired Brand in 2026, causing an increase in the fair value of the deferred acquisition consideration liability of that Brand. Stock-based compensation increased by $2.5 million, primarily due to a greater proportion of the annual incentive compensation being allocated to stock-based awards compared to last year.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $6.4 million, or 27.7%, and operating margin increased to 14.5% from 12.8%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $24.3 million, or 13.5%. This increase was partially offset by an increase in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net of $10.1 million and non-cash expenses as explained above of $7.2 million, resulting in a 1.8 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $14.2 million, or 32.7%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue increased to 28.3% from 24.2%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $24.3 million, or 13.5%. This increase was partially offset by an increase in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net of $10.1 million, resulting in a 4.1 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
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Media & Commerce
The components of operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025, were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
354,454
$
324,447
$
30,007
9.2
%
Operating expenses
Cost of services
225,751
197,592
28,159
14.3
%
Office and general expenses
115,455
109,096
6,359
5.8
%
Depreciation and amortization
15,909
14,686
1,223
8.3
%
$
357,115
$
321,374
$
35,741
11.1
%
Operating income (loss)
$
(2,661)
$
3,073
$
(5,734)
NM
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
354,454
$
324,447
$
30,007
9.2
%
Billable costs
50,289
27,295
22,994
84.2
%
Net revenue
304,165
100.0
%
297,152
100.0
%
7,013
2.4
%
Staff costs
195,935
64.4
%
192,986
64.9
%
2,949
1.5
%
Administrative costs
47,911
15.8
%
46,738
15.7
%
1,173
2.5
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
28,812
9.5
%
28,890
9.7
%
(78)
(0.3)
%
Adjusted EBITDA
31,507
10.4
%
28,538
9.6
%
2,969
10.4
%
Stock-based compensation
1,641
0.5
%
2,191
0.7
%
(550)
(25.1)
%
Depreciation and amortization
15,909
5.2
%
14,686
4.9
%
1,223
8.3
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
8,638
2.8
%
1,530
0.5
%
7,108
464.6
%
Other items, net
7,980
2.6
%
7,058
2.4
%
922
13.1
%
Operating income (loss)
$
(2,661)
(0.9)
%
$
3,073
1.0
%
$
(5,734)
NM
Revenue
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $354.5 million, compared to $324.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $30.0 million.
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Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in Net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Media & Commerce
$
297,152
$
2,286
$
4,185
$
542
$
7,013
$
304,165
0.2
%
2.4
%
Component % change
0.8
%
1.4
%
0.2
%
2.4
%
Organic net revenue increased by $0.5 million or 0.2%, primarily due to a $4.0 million increase in Media Platforms. The increase reflected higher connected television advertising for the World Cup, expansion of in-flight connectivity products across additional airline partners and growth in travel media publications. These increases were partially offset by reduced marketing spend in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict. The impact of acquisitions and divestitures reflected the prior year acquisition of ADK.
Expenses
Cost of services increased by $28.2 million or 14.3%. Excluding the $23.0 million increase in Billable costs and $3.8 million of expenses from acquired entities, Cost of services increased $1.3 million, or 0.8%.
Office and general expenses increased $6.4 million. Excluding $2.4 million of expenses from acquired entities, Office and general expenses increased $4.0 million primarily due to higher Deferred acquisition consideration, partially offset by cost discipline across the service lines. Deferred acquisition consideration increased $7.1 million, primarily due to the 2026 performance of a certain acquired brand, which raised the fair value of the related liability.
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $2.7 million, compared to income of $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, representing a decrease of $5.7 million. Operating margin decreased to (0.9)% from 1.0% driven by the increase in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net of $4.0 million and non-cash expenses including the Deferred acquisition consideration discussed above, of $7.8 million, resulting in a 1.7 percentage point deterioration in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue. These increases were partially offset by an increase in Net revenue of $7.0 million, or 2.4%.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased $3.0 million, or 10.4%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue increased to 10.4% from 9.6%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $7.0 million, or 2.4%, while Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net increased only $4.0 million, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Communications
The components of operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
341,528
$
275,268
$
66,260
24.1
%
Operating expenses
Cost of services
239,943
192,912
47,031
24.4
%
Office and general expenses
51,812
44,621
7,191
16.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
13,047
12,986
61
0.5
%
$
304,802
$
250,519
$
54,283
21.7
%
Operating income
$
36,726
$
24,749
$
11,977
48.4
%
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Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
341,528
$
275,268
$
66,260
24.1
%
Billable costs
132,665
86,655
46,010
53.1
%
Net revenue
208,863
100.0
%
188,613
100.0
%
20,250
10.7
%
Staff costs
118,147
56.6
%
115,623
61.3
%
2,524
2.2
%
Administrative costs
26,926
12.9
%
24,526
13.0
%
2,400
9.8
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
3,843
1.8
%
4,665
2.5
%
(822)
(17.6)
%
Adjusted EBITDA
59,947
28.7
%
43,799
23.2
%
16,148
36.9
%
Stock-based compensation
4,910
2.4
%
5,166
2.7
%
(256)
(5.0)
%
Depreciation and amortization
13,047
6.2
%
12,986
6.9
%
61
0.5
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
1,760
0.8
%
(1,163)
(0.6)
%
2,923
NM
Other items, net
3,504
1.7
%
2,061
1.1
%
1,443
70.0
%
Operating income
$
36,726
17.6
%
$
24,749
13.1
%
$
11,977
48.4
%
Revenue
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $341.5 million compared to $275.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $66.3 million.
Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in Net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Communications
$
188,613
$
969
$
2,613
$
16,668
$
20,250
$
208,863
8.8
%
10.7
%
Component % change
0.5
%
1.4
%
8.8
%
10.7
%
Organic net revenue increased by $16.7 million, or 8.8%, primarily due to growth in corporate public affairs consulting and the transition into an on-cycle U.S. election year. Compared with the prior year off-cycle period, increased demand for corporate public affairs consulting, political fundraising, and early primary-campaign activity generated higher volumes of digital, texting, advertising, and direct-mail production work. New client wins and expanded engagements with existing clients also contributed to the increase. These benefits were partially offset by lower activity in the international strategic advisory practice due to geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and lower demand for certain integrated communications and research offerings, partially mitigated by growth in influencer and event-based work. The impact of acquisitions and divestitures reflected Wavelength.
Expenses
Cost of services increased $47.0 million or 24.4%, primarily due to a $46.0 million increase in Billable costs associated with higher activity. Excluding Billable costs and $1.4 million of expenses from acquired entities, Cost of services decreased $0.4 million or 0.3% compared to Organic net revenue growth of 8.8%, reflecting ongoing cost reduction initiatives, including the transition of certain functions to shared services and AI-enabled workflow efficiencies.
Office and general expenses increased $7.2 million, primarily due to Staff and Administrative costs associated with Net revenue growth and a $2.9 million increase in a non-cash adjustment to deferred acquisition consideration. The increase reflected a current year increase in the fair value of a certain Brand in 2026 due to 2026 performance and a prior year decrease in the fair value of the related liability for a certain Brand due to timing of its 2025 performance.
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Operating Income
Operating income increased $12.0 million, or 48.4%, and operating margin increased to 17.6% from 13.1%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $20.3 million, or 10.7%, partially offset by the increase in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net of $4.1 million and the non-cash adjustments to deferred consideration, as explained above, and others of $2.7 million, resulting in a 5.0 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $16.1 million, or 36.9% and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue increased to 28.7% from 23.2%. The increase was driven by Net revenue growth of $20.3 million, or 10.7%, partially offset by the increase in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net of $4.1 million, resulting in a 5.5 percentage point improvement in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
The Marketing Cloud
The components of operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
53,895
$
49,382
$
4,513
9.1
%
Operating expenses
Cost of services
30,535
25,550
4,985
19.5
%
Office and general expenses
32,780
30,648
2,132
7.0
%
Depreciation and amortization
12,950
10,981
1,969
17.9
%
$
76,265
$
67,179
$
9,086
13.5
%
Operating loss
$
(22,370)
$
(17,797)
$
(4,573)
25.7
%
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
% of Net Revenue
2025
% of Net Revenue
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Revenue
$
53,895
$
49,382
$
4,513
9.1
%
Billable costs
18
11
7
63.6
%
Net revenue
53,877
100.0
%
49,371
100.0
%
4,506
9.1
%
Staff costs
34,888
64.8
%
34,033
68.9
%
855
2.5
%
Administrative costs
12,391
23.0
%
8,514
17.2
%
3,877
45.5
%
Unbillable and other costs, net
14,252
26.5
%
10,473
21.2
%
3,779
36.1
%
Adjusted EBITDA
(7,654)
(14.2)
%
(3,649)
(7.4)
%
(4,005)
109.8
%
Stock-based compensation
506
0.9
%
343
0.7
%
163
47.5
%
Depreciation and amortization
12,950
24.0
%
10,981
22.2
%
1,969
17.9
%
Deferred acquisition consideration
560
1.0
%
1,499
3.0
%
(939)
(62.6)
%
Other items, net
700
1.3
%
1,325
2.7
%
(625)
(47.2)
%
Operating loss
$
(22,370)
(41.5)
%
$
(17,797)
(36.0)
%
$
(4,573)
25.7
%
Revenue
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $53.9 million compared to $49.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $4.5 million.
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Net Revenue
The components of the fluctuations in Net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Foreign Currency
Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)
Organic
Total Change
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Organic
Total
(dollars in thousands)
The Marketing Cloud
$
49,371
$
2,540
$
—
$
1,966
$
4,506
$
53,877
4.0
%
9.1
%
Component % change
5.1
%
—
%
4.0
%
9.1
%
Organic net revenue increased by $2.0 million or 4.0%, driven primarily by growth in Research. The increases reflected higher demand from new and existing consumer products and financial and business services clients, increased platform utilization and the introduction of additional subscription-based service offerings. These increases were partially offset by a reduced marketing spend in the Middle East in Communications Technology due to the ongoing conflict.
Expenses
Cost of services increased $5.0 million due to higher Unbillable and other costs, net of $3.8 million due to higher Net revenue and higher staff costs to support the expansion in the business.
Operating Loss
Operating loss increased $4.6 million or 25.7%, and operating margin decreased to (41.5)% from (36.0)%. The decrease was driven by an increase of $8.5 million, or 16.0%, in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net. This increase was partially offset by an increase in Net Revenue of $4.5 million, or 9.1%, resulting in a 6.8 percentage point deterioration in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $4.0 million, or 109.8%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Net revenue decreased to (14.2)% from (7.4)%. The decrease was driven by an increase of $8.5 million, or 16.0%, in Staff, Administrative, and Unbillable and other costs, net. This increase was partially offset by an increase in Net Revenue of $4.5 million, or 9.1%, resulting in a 6.8 percentage point deterioration in those costs as a percentage of Net revenue.
Corporate
The components of operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Staff costs
$
31,988
$
24,875
$
7,113
28.6
%
Administrative costs
8,134
(1,062)
9,196
NM
Adjusted EBITDA
(40,122)
(23,813)
(16,309)
68.5
%
Stock-based compensation
8,133
11,059
(2,926)
(26.5)
%
Depreciation and amortization
9,625
6,668
2,957
44.3
%
Other items, net
9,949
4,379
5,570
127.2
%
Operating loss
$
(67,829)
$
(45,919)
$
(21,910)
47.7
%
Expenses
Staff costs increased by $7.1 million, primarily attributable to an increase in headcount to support the implementation of a standardized shared services platform to optimize cost structures and support future growth and higher healthcare-related insurance claims.
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Administrative costs increased $9.2 million, primarily due to a $17.3 million increase in computer software and licensing fees reflecting investments in automation and AI intended to improve workflow efficiency and support future margin expansion, partially offset by a $7.3 million decrease resulting from a higher allocation of Corporate’s administrative costs to the Brands through the implementation of the shared services platform, which leverages Stagwell's scale and buying power to reduce overall costs and drive centralized service efficiencies reflected in the Brands’ income statements. These costs include rent, IT services, accounting services, financial operations services, and business applications.
Operating Loss
Operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $67.8 million compared to $45.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, representing an increase of $21.9 million, primarily attributable to higher expenses, as discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources:
The following table provides summary information about the Company’s liquidity position and capital resources:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
%
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
63,717
$
54,738
$
8,979
16.4
%
Net cash used in investing activities
(89,672)
(34,936)
(54,736)
156.7
%
Net cash provided by financing activities
30,082
21,062
9,020
42.8
%
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $109.5 million and $104.5 million as of June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively.
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $63.7 million, an increase of $9.0 million, or 16.4%, compared to the prior-year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher non-cash expenses, which contributed to the higher net loss but did not affect operating cash flows, partially offset by an $11.6 million increase in working capital usage.
Changes in non-cash items consisted primarily of a $15.7 million increase in the adjustment to deferred acquisition liabilities, driven by the performance timing of certain acquisitions, a $4.9 million increase in depreciation and amortization, from investments in AI and automation technologies, including increased capital investment during the latter half of 2025, and a $1.3 million increase in stock-based compensation.
First-half working capital usage reflects the seasonal settlement of costs incurred during the prior-year back-to-school and holiday marketing periods, as well as the funding of annual incentive compensation and tax obligations. The $11.6 million year-over-year increase primarily reflected unfavorable changes of $41.3 million in accounts payable, $21.9 million in expenditures billable to clients and $17.5 million in other current assets due to increased prepaid media assets. These changes were partially offset by favorable changes of $60.6 million in accruals, primarily from improved payment terms with significant service providers, and $3.5 million in advance billings.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $89.7 million, an increase of $54.7 million, or 156.7%, compared to the prior-year period. The increase was driven primarily by higher capital expenditures and capitalized software spending of $3.5 million and $33.2 million, respectively, reflecting continued investment in AI and process automation technologies. In addition, there was an $18.6 million unfavorable change in acquisitions, net of cash acquired, primarily attributable to net cash proceeds received from the acquisition of ADK in the prior-year period.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $30.1 million, an increase of $9.0 million, or 42.8%, compared to the prior-year period. The improvement was primarily attributable to a $15.8 million reduction in payments of deferred consideration, $1.7 million decline in distribution to noncontrolling interest holders and an increase in the net proceeds from the borrowings under the Credit Agreement of $11.0 million. The prior-year period also included $3.6 million of debt financing costs that did not recur in the current period. These favorable movements were partially offset by a $20.5 million increase in share repurchases.
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Liquidity
The Company expects to maintain sufficient cash and/or available borrowings to fund operations for the next twelve months and subsequent periods. The Company has historically maintained and expanded its business using cash generated from operating activities, funds available under the Credit Agreement, and other initiatives, such as obtaining additional debt, equity and receivable financing. The Credit Agreement provides revolving commitments of up to $750 million and permits restricted payments for share repurchases or redemptions from certain of its stockholders. On March 27, 2026, the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that modified certain provisions of the Credit Agreement to expand the Company’s ability to borrow under its revolving credit facility in non-U.S. dollar currencies. Under the prior terms, borrowings denominated in British pounds sterling and Euros were each subject to individual sub-limits of $50.0 million, with an aggregate foreign currency sub-limit of $100.0 million. The amendment eliminated those individual currency sub-limits, allowing borrowings in U.S. dollars, British pounds sterling, Euros, and Canadian dollars up to the full revolving commitment, subject to overall facility availability. The amendment also established a framework for adding other currencies by mutual agreement among the Company and the lenders, subject to a sub-limit of $100.0 million. In addition, the amendment increased the annual limit on permitted restricted payments for repurchases or redemptions of the Company’s stock to $175.0 million per fiscal year from $100.0 million and increased the annual limit on permitted repurchases of equity interests from employees of the Company to $50.0 million per fiscal year from $15.0 million. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $360.0 million of borrowings outstanding and
$15.8 million
of issued and undrawn letters of credit, resulting in
$374.2 million
of unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement.
The Company transfers certain of its trade receivable assets to third parties under certain agreements. Per the terms of these agreements, the Company surrenders control over its trade receivables upon transfer.
The trade receivables transferred to the third parties were $165.9 million, and $335.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and were $114.3 million and $243.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. The amount collected and due to the third parties under these arrangements was $28.9 million, and $21.2 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, and was included as a component of Accruals and other liabilities on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. Fees for these arrangements were recorded in Office and general expenses in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and totaled $1.8 million, and $3.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and totaled $1.3 million, and $2.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
The Company may purchase shares of outstanding Class A Common Stock under its Repurchase Program. Under the Repurchase Program, share repurchases may be made at our discretion from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices, including through trading plans that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, as amended, in privately negotiated transactions, or through other means, provided they are determined to be in the best interests of our Company and our stockholders and subject to compliance with the provisions of applicable law, including the Delaware General Corporate Law and securities laws. The timing and number of shares repurchased under the Repurchase Program will depend on a variety of factors, including the performance of our stock price, general market and economic conditions, regulatory requirements, the availability of funds, dilution, including from our equity incentive plans and employee stock purchase plan, and other considerations we deem relevant, such as any disproportionate impact such repurchases may have on our shareholders. The Repurchase Program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Our Board of Directors will review the Repurchase Program periodically and may authorize adjustments of its terms.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, 11.8 million shares of Class A Common Stock were repurchased pursuant to the Repurchase Program at an average price of $6.18 per share, for an aggregate value, excluding fees, of $73.0 million. The repurchased shares included 6.2 million shares of Class A Common Stock repurchased from executive officers and other employees at a price of $6.17 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $38.2 million. Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2026, 2.6 million shares in the amount of $14.9 million were withheld for taxes from the Class A Common Stock vested during the period.
The remaining value of shares of Class A Common Stock permitted to be repurchased under the Repurchase Program was $328.0 million as of June 30, 2026.
The Company’s obligations extending beyond twelve months primarily consist of deferred acquisition consideration payments, purchases of redeemable noncontrolling interests, subsidiary awards, capital expenditures, scheduled lease obligation payments, and interest payments on borrowings under the Company’s 5.625% Notes (as defined in Note 7 of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included herein) and Credit Agreement.
The Company expects to make estimated cash payments in the future to satisfy obligations under our
Tax Receivables Agreement (“TRA”)
, which remains in effect after the final exchange of Class C Common Stock (see Note 13 of the Notes included herein for additional details). The amount and timing of any payments under the TRA are contingent on the Company achieving certain tax savings, if any, that we actually realize, or in certain circumstances are deemed to realize.
Based on the current outlook, the Company believes future cash flows from operations, together with the Company’s existing cash balance and availability of funds under the Credit Agreement, will
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be sufficient to meet the Company’s anticipated cash needs for the next twelve months and subsequent periods. The Company’s ability to make payments will depend on future performance, which is subject to general economic conditions, the competitive environment and other factors, including those described in this Form 10-Q and in the Company’s other SEC filings.
Total Debt
As of June 30, 2026, Debt, net of debt issuance costs, was $1,450.1 million, compared to $1,326.0 million outstanding as of December 31, 2025. See Note 7 of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for information regarding the Company’s 5.625% Notes and the Credit Agreement.
As of June 30, 2026
, t
he Company was in compliance with all of the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement, and management believes, based on its current financial projections, that the Company will be in compliance with its covenants over the next twelve months.
If the Company loses all or a substantial portion of its lines of credit under the Credit Agreement, or if the Company uses the maximum available amount under the agreement, it will be required to seek other sources of liquidity. If the Company were unable to find these sources of liquidity, for example, through an equity offering or access to the capital markets, the Company’s ability to fund its working capital needs and any contingent obligations with respect to acquisitions and redeemable noncontrolling interests would be adversely affected.
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company must maintain a Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) below an established threshold. For the period ended June 30, 2026, the Company’s calculation of this ratio, and the maximum permitted under the Credit Agreement, respectively, were calculated based on the trailing twelve months as follows:
June 30, 2026
Total Leverage Ratio
3.09
Maximum per covenant
4.25
These ratios and measures are not based on GAAP and are not presented as alternative measures of operating performance or liquidity. Some of these ratios and measures include, among other things, pro forma adjustments for acquisitions, one-time charges, and other items, as defined in the Credit Agreement. They are presented here to demonstrate compliance with the covenants in the Credit Agreement, as non-compliance with such covenants could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Material Cash Requirements
To the extent required under a particular client engagement, Stagwell’s Brands enter into contractual commitments with media providers, production companies and other third parties on behalf of their clients at levels that exceed the revenue from the services. In most of these transactions, the Brands act as the clients’ “Agent for a Disclosed Principal” where the Brands’ risk is mitigated by sequential payment liability, i.e., the Brands’ obligation to pay a third party is tolled until the Brand receives the underlying payment from the client, thereby safeguarding the Brand in the event of a client default. To further protect against client default, Stagwell takes additional precautions, including the procurement of credit insurance. While Stagwell has historically had a very low incidence of default, Stagwell is still exposed to the risk of significant uncollectible receivables from its clients, and the risk of a material loss could significantly increase in periods of severe economic downturn.
Deferred acquisition consideration on the balance sheet consists of deferred obligations related to contingent purchase price payments and retention payments tied to continued employment of specific personnel. See Note 6 of the Notes included herein for additional information regarding contingent deferred acquisition consideration.
When acquiring less than 100% ownership of an entity, the Company may enter into agreements that give the Company an option to purchase, or require the Company to purchase, the incremental ownership interests under certain circumstances. Where the incremental purchase may be required of the Company, the amounts are recorded as redeemable noncontrolling interests in mezzanine equity. See Note 8 of the Notes included herein for additional information regarding noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries grant awards to their employees providing them with an equity interest in the respective subsidiary (the “profits interests awards”). The awards generally provide the employee with the right, but not the obligation, to sell their profits interest in the subsidiary to the Company on a performance-based formula and, in certain cases, receive a profit share distribution. The profits interests awards are primarily settled in cash, with certain awards having stock-settlement provisions at the Company’s discretion. The corresponding liability associated with these profits interests awards is included as a component of Accruals and other liabilities and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 12 of the Notes included herein for additional information regarding these material commitments.
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The Company enters into certain long-term non-cancellable contracts for services such as revenue or profit share arrangements, cloud-based services, or software licensing. See Note 9 of the Notes included herein for additional information regarding these material commitments.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See Note 2 of the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K for information regarding the Company’s critical accounting estimates.
Website Access to Company Reports and Information
Stagwell Inc.’s Internet website address is www.stagwellglobal.com. The Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Exchange Act, will be made available free of charge through the Company’s website as soon as reasonably practical after those reports are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The Company announces material information to the public through a variety of means, including filings with the SEC, press releases, public conference calls, and its website. The Company uses these channels, as well as social media, including X (formerly Twitter) (@stagwell) and (@Mark_Penn), Instagram (@stagwellglobal) and its LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/stagwell/), to communicate with investors and the public about the Company, its products and services, and other matters. Therefore, investors, the media, and others interested in the Company are encouraged to review the information the Company makes public in these locations, as such information could be deemed to be material information. Information on or that can be accessed through the Company’s websites or these social media channels is not part of this Form 10-Q, and the Company’s website addresses and social media channels are included herein as inactive textual references only.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to market risk related to interest rates, foreign currencies and impairment risk.
Debt Instruments:
As of June 30, 2026, the Company’s debt obligations consisted of amounts outstanding under its Credit Agreement and the 5.625% Notes. The Credit Agreement bears interest at variable rates, based upon SOFR, EURIBOR, SONIA, and CORRA, depending on the currency and duration of the borrowing instrument. The Company’s ability to raise debt financing on acceptable terms, or at all, and to obtain the required bank syndication commitments depends in part on prevailing conditions in the credit and bank lending markets at the time of syndication.
With regard to our variable rate debt, a 10% increase or decrease in interest rates would change our annual interest expense by
$2.6 million
.
Foreign Exchange:
While the Company primarily conducts business in markets that use the U.S. dollar, the Canadian dollar, the Euro and the British Pound, its non-U.S. operations transact business in numerous different currencies. The Company’s results of operations are subject to risk from the translation to the U.S. dollar of the revenue and expenses of its non-U.S. operations. The effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of the Company’s results of operations are discussed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and in Note 2 of the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2025 Form 10-K. For the most part, revenues and expenses incurred related to the non-U.S. operations are denominated in their functional currency. This reduces the impact that fluctuations in exchange rates will have on profit margins. Translation of intercompany debt, which is not intended to be repaid, is included in cumulative translation adjustments. Translation of current intercompany balances are included in net income (loss). From time to time, the Company may enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts or other derivative financial instruments to hedge the effects of adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
See the Significant Accounting Policies section in the “Notes to Audited Consolidated Financial Statements” of the 2025 Form 10-K for information related to impairment testing for Goodwill, Right-of-use lease assets and long-lived assets and the risk of potential impairment charges in future periods. See the Critical Accounting Estimates section in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of the 2025 Form 10-K for information related to the risk of potential impairment charges in future periods.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), who is our principal executive officer, and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), who is our principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant
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to Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) of the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2026.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various legal proceedings. We do not currently expect that these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our 2025 Form 10-K. These risks could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, projected results and future prospects. These risks are not exclusive and additional risks which we are subject to include the factors listed under note about “Forward-Looking Statements” and the risks described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Form 10-Q.
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
In the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Company issued 94,297 restricted stock units underlying shares of Class A Common Stock as inducement for employment and issued 76,486 shares of Class A Common Stock as payments in lieu of cash for the Company’s obligation to make deferred payments as part of the purchase price for a prior acquisition in transactions exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The Company received no cash proceeds and no commissions were paid to any person in connection with the issuance of these shares.
Purchase of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
On March 4, 2026, the independent and disinterested members of the Board authorized an extension and a $350.0 million increase in the size of our previously approved stock repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”). Under the Repurchase Program, as amended, we may repurchase up to an aggregate of $725.0 million of shares of our outstanding Class A Common Stock, with any previous purchases under the Repurchase Program continuing to count against that limit. The Repurchase Program will expire on March 4, 2029.
Under the Repurchase Program, share repurchases may be made at our discretion from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices (including through trading plans that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act), in privately negotiated transactions, or through other means, provided they are determined to be in the best interests of our Company and our stockholders and subject to compliance with the provisions of applicable law, including the Delaware General Corporate Law and securities laws. The timing and number of shares repurchased under the Repurchase Program will depend on a variety of factors, including the performance of our stock price, general market and economic conditions, regulatory requirements, the availability of funds, dilution, including from our equity incentive plans and employee stock purchase plan, and other considerations we deem relevant, such as any disproportionate impact such repurchases may have on our shareholders. The Repurchase Program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The Board will review the Repurchase Program periodically and may authorize adjustments of its terms. Pursuant to its Credit Agreement (as defined and discussed in Note 7 of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included herein) and the indenture governing the 5.625% Notes, the Company is currently limited as to the dollar value of shares it may repurchase in the open market.
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The following table details our monthly shares repurchased during the second quarter of 2026 and the approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased pursuant to the Repurchase Program:
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
(1)
Average Price Paid Per Share
(1)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program
(2)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program
(2)
4/1/2026 - 4/30/2026
1,689,340
$
6.29
534,769
$
352,800,053
5/1/2026 - 5/31/2026
3,844,032
$
6.16
3,615,769
$
330,539,692
6/1/2026 - 6/30/2026
384,828
$
6.55
384,828
$
328,009,852
Total
5,918,200
$
6.22
4,535,366
$
328,009,852
(1)
Includes information for all shares repurchased by the Company, including shares repurchased as part of the Company’s publicly announced Repurchase Program, and 1,382,834 shares to settle employee tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.
(2)
Only includes information for shares repurchased as part of the Company’s publicly announced Repurchase Program.
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5.
Other Information
During the quarterly period covered by this Form 10-Q, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (each as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
Item 6.
Exhibits
The exhibits required by this item are listed on the Exhibit Index.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
3.1
Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Stagwell Inc., as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on May 9, 2023).
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Stagwell Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2021).
31.1
Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
31.2
Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.1
Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 USC. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**
32.2
Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 USC. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**
101
Interactive Data File, for the period ended June 30, 2026. The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.*
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File. The cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document and are included in Exhibit 101.*
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
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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.
STAGWELL INC.
/s/ Mark Penn
Mark Penn
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
July 31, 2026
/s/ Ryan J. Greene
Ryan J. Greene
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
July 31, 2026
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