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Publicis Groupe reported 5% net revenue growth in Q3 2026, driven by direct sales to CEOs concerned about AI adoption. CEO Arthur Sadoun noted that the agency won major accounts like PepsiCo without formal pitches, leveraging a consolidated market with fewer competitors. While Sadoun attributes this to AI-driven urgency, analysts suggest core media buying remains the primary revenue driver.
Trade Desk shares fell 5%+ in pre-market trading, extending a roughly 30%+ decline this year after a third-party audit raised questions about platform fees and media-cost reporting. Publicis Groupe reportedly advised clients to avoid the platform, a move that could dampen demand if other agencies follow, though Trade Desk says the audit’s claims are not reflected in its data. Analysts are split—Stifel cut TTD to Hold with a lower target, RBC kept Outperform, and KeyBanc maintained a Buy with a $35 target. The stock remains under pressure, with a Moderate Buy consensus implying about 33% upside if the issue is resolved; the question remains whether the drop is an overreaction or a sign of broader competitive headwinds.
Trade Desk shares fell about 7.4% after Publicis Groupe advised clients to stop using the platform following a third‑party audit by FirmDecisions that allegedly found improper fees, auto-enrollment in paid features, and questions over media/data cost markups; Trade Desk disputes the findings, but Publicis’ stance threatens a key revenue channel and agency relationships, with shares closing at $25.07.