14 Best GARP Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

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8. Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC)

On February 23, Barclays raised its price recommendation on Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) to $90 from $82. The firm maintained an Equal Weight rating on the shares. It said the company’s Q4 results came in largely in line with expectations.

During the Q4 2025 earnings call, Chairman and CEO John Wren discussed plans to divest or exit noncore and underperforming businesses. These operations generate about $2.5 billion in annual revenue. He said the company had already completed asset sales totaling more than $800 million. It also moved to minority ownership positions in certain smaller markets, which represent about $700 million in revenue.

Wren said the company increased its expected annual run-rate synergies. It now projects $1.5 billion in synergies over the next 30 months. This is double the initial estimate of $750 million. He added that $900 million of these savings is expected to be realized in 2026. He also announced a $5 billion share repurchase authorization. The company has already begun an accelerated buyback program valued at $2.5 billion.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) provides marketing and sales solutions to clients worldwide. Its services include advertising, media planning and buying, precision marketing, retail and digital commerce, branding, experiential marketing, public relations, healthcare marketing, and other specialized services. The company serves more than 5,000 clients across over 70 countries.

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