Omnicom Q3 Profit Rises to $656 Million as Revenue Jumps 59.1%

Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) reported third-quarter earnings of $656.0 million, or $2.38 per share, up from $341.3 million, or $1.75 per share, a year earlier, the company announced. Excluding items, adjusted earnings came in at $752.2 million, or $2.73 per share. Revenue for the period rose 59.1% to $6.422 billion from $4.037 billion last year. GAAP results at a glance: - Earnings: $656.0 million vs. $341.3 million last year. - EPS: $2.38 vs. $1.75 last year. - Revenue: $6.422 billion vs. $4.037 billion last year.