13F Pro Quality Score

46.1/100

Rank #1,684 of 2,879 stocks

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Revenue Growth

51.1/100

Profitability

38.7/100

Balance Sheet

36.4/100

Earnings Quality

30.0/100

Free Cash Flow

30.8/100

Institutional Flow

83.5/100

Revenue Scale

68.4/100

Dilution Risk

42.4/100

STGW Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Stagwell Inc (STGW), a Communication Services sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores STGW at 46.1/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,684 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. STGW scores in the top quartile across institutional flow (83.5). Areas of concern include earnings quality (30.0) and free cash flow (30.8), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 42.4/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Stagwell Inc reports quarterly revenue of $704.1M, net income of $-13.0M, an operating margin of 1.4%. Top institutional holders of STGW by reported 13-F value include HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, Madison Avenue Partners,, BlackRock,, based on the most recent SEC filings. STGW trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 876883. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate STGW daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Stagwell Inc directly from SEC EDGAR. Stagwell Inc's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 55 since 2021, currently 46.1 — an improving long-term trajectory across 53 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about Stagwell Inc

Quirks, history, and lore behind STGW — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. marketing services company · mid-cap · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in New York City.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue in the range of roughly $2 billion, generated across a network of dozens of agencies spanning creative, research, and digital media.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in 2020 through a merger of several independent agency groups, it was built explicitly as a challenger to the legacy 'Big Six' holding companies like WPP and Publicis.
  • 4
    The Secret
    Its strategy leans hard on data and technology inside its agency model — it calls this a 'scaled creative performance' approach to win clients who are tired of bloated holding-company overhead.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Its founder and executive chairman previously built and sold MDC Partners, one of the original independent agency networks — then came back and did it again, bigger.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    Formed when MDC Partners and Stagwell Media combined, this holding company's ticker is a pretty obvious nod to its own name — STGW.
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Revenue

Q1 2026

$704.1M

Net Income

Q1 2026

$-13.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$-37.2M

Operating Margin

Q1 2026

1.4%

ROIC

Q1 2026

0.4%

D/E Ratio

Q1 2026

2.04

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+2.4% YoY
$2.91BFY 2025
FY21 $1.47BFY22 $2.69BFY24 $2.84BFY25 $2.91B

Net Income

+22.3% YoY
$30.6MFY 2025
FY21 $35.9MFY22 $19.9MFY24 $25.0MFY25 $30.6M

Operating Income

+19.5% YoY
$159.0MFY 2025
FY21 $44.7MFY22 $159.2MFY24 $133.1MFY25 $159.0M

EPS (Diluted)

FY 2025
FY21 FY22 FY24 FY25

Total Assets

+7.8% YoY
$4.21BFY 2025
FY21 $4.06BFY22 $4.00BFY24 $3.91BFY25 $4.21B

Total Debt

-2.0% YoY
$1.33BFY 2025
FY21 $1.19BFY22 $1.18BFY24 $1.35BFY25 $1.33B

Op. Cash Flow

+103.7% YoY
$291.0MFY 2025
FY21 $200.9MFY22 $347.6MFY24 $142.9MFY25 $291.0M

AI Insight: STGW Financial Trends

Stagwell achieved 2% revenue growth and strong Q4 cash generation despite persistent Q1 seasonal weakness and volatile profitability.

Revenue grew 2% from $789M in Q4 2024 to $807M in Q4 2025, with Q4 operating cash flow improving to $260M.

Operating income declined from $44M in Q4 2024 to $57M in Q4 2025 then dropped to $10M in Q1 2026.

Equity increased significantly from $332M in Q4 2024 to $758M in Q4 2025.

Q1 seasonality remains severe with operating income falling from $57M in Q4 2025 to $10M in Q1 2026.

Total debt increased from $1,326M in Q4 2025 to $1,440M in Q1 2026 despite equity strength.

AI Insight: STGW Ratio Trends

STGW's profitability collapsed in Q1 2026 with operating margin falling to 1.4% from 7.0% in Q4 2025.

Operating margin plunged from 7.0% in Q4 2025 to 1.4% in Q1 2026, marking the lowest level in the dataset.

Net profit margin turned negative at -1.8% in Q1 2026 after positive 1.6% in Q4 2025.

ROIC collapsed from 10.9% in Q4 2025 to 1.8% in Q1 2026, erasing Q3-Q4 2025 gains.

Debt-to-equity improved significantly from 4.88 in Q2 2024 to 2.04 by Q1 2026.

ROA turned deeply negative at -1.2% in Q1 2026, the worst quarterly performance recorded.

Sharp quarterly volatility in margins suggests potential seasonality or execution issues requiring monitoring.

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Stagwell Inc (STGW) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Communication Services sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for STGW are available on the STGW stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

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