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Advantage Solutions Inc.(ADV)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
ADV•NASDAQ
$44.21
Price updated Jul 2, 2026
SectorCommunication ServicesIndustryAdvertising & MarketingSub-IndustryPerformance and commerce marketing
AboutAdvantage Solutions Inc. provides outsourced solutions to consumer goods companies and retailers in North America and internationally. It operates in two segments, Sales and Marketing. The Sales segment offers brand-centric services, such as headquarter relationship management; analytics, insights, and intelligence; administration; and brand-centric merchandising services. This segment also provides retailer-centric services comprising retailer-centric merchandising, in-store media, and digital commerce. The Marketing segment offers brand-centric services, including shopper and consumer marketing, and brand experiential services; and retailer-centric services, such as retail experiential, private label, digital marketing, and digital media and advertising. The company was formerly known as Karman Holding Corp. and changed its name to Advantage Solutions Inc. in March 2016. Advantage Solutions Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.Show more
- Revenue$3.54B-0.7%
- EBITDA$76M+183.8%
- Net Income-$228M+30.3%
- EPS (Diluted)-17.50+31.4%
- Gross Margin13.95%-1.9%
- EBITDA Margin2.14%+184.4%
- Operating Margin-3.57%+56.8%
- Net Margin-6.43%+29.9%
- ROE-34.96%+0.9%
ADV Price & Volume
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Margin Volatility Challenges Structural Growth Outlook
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Structural margin compression risk
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Advantage Solutions faces a precarious fundamental outlook characterized by stagnant revenue growth and persistent net losses, which reached -$71.8 million in 2026Q1.
- While the company has aggressively deleveraged its balance sheet, reducing total debt from $1.9 billion in 2023Q4 to $25.9 million in 2026Q1, the erosion of shareholder equity to $478.0 million suggests significant long-term value destruction.
- Investors should remain cautious as the firm struggles to achieve consistent operating leverage in a labor-intensive retail environment where gross margins remain thin at 12.4%.
Verdict Logic
the company has recorded net losses in eight of the last ten quarters and maintains a P/E ratio of -2.52, indicating fundamental challenges in achieving sustainable profitability.
ADV Growth Metrics
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years2.34%
3 Years-0.96%
TTM1.81%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM35.53%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM35.09%
Return on Capital
10 Years-4.98%
5 Years-8.6%
3 Years-4.58%
Last Year-5.05%
ADV Recent Earnings
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 0/12 qtrs (0%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (75%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 6, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$5.48-1342.3%
$0.38
Rev
$870M+4.5%
$832M
Q2 2026
Mar 3, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$12.49-599.8%
$2.50
Rev
$932M+5.3%
$885M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.11-54.2%
$0.24
Rev
$915M+2.5%
$892M
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.03-125.0%
$0.12
Rev
$874M+0.4%
$870M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 6, 2026 | $5.48vs $0.38-1342.3% | $870Mvs $832M+4.5% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $12.49vs $2.50-599.8% | $932Mvs $885M+5.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.11vs $0.24-54.2% | $915Mvs $892M+2.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.03vs $0.12-125.0% | $874Mvs $870M+0.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest ADV News
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Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44.21 | $587.78M | -2.53 | -0.66% | -6.43% | -34.96% | — | |
| $61.25 | $625.49M | 17.01 | 28.89% | 25.81% | 12.38% | — | |
| $24.57 | $8.93B | 13.43 | -1.81% | 5.4% | 14.61% | — | |
| $76.11 | $23.62B | -281.89 | 10.09% | 0.32% | 0.75% | — | |
| $0.74 | $3.53M | -0.01 | -29.45% | -237.25% | -500.33% | — | |
| $16.27 | $3.51B | -12.28 | -8.08% | 1.16% | 9.43% | — |
Compare ADV vs Peers
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
ADV SEC Filings & Documents
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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May 6, 2026·SEC
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Mar 31, 2026·SEC
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Mar 26, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
310-Q Quarterly Reports
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ADV Frequently Asked Questions
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Advantage Solutions Inc.'s revenue?
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) reported $3.59B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 89% increase from $1.90B in 2015.
How fast is Advantage Solutions Inc. growing?
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) saw revenue decline by 0.7% over the past year.
Is ADV profitable?
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) reported a net loss of $243.4M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is ADV's return on equity?
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) has a return on equity (ROE) of -35.0%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Advantage Solutions Inc.'s free cash flow?
Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) generated $62.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.