Advantage Solutions Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Advantage Solutions' CEO is Dave Peacock, appointed in Feb 2023, has a tenure of 3.25 years. total yearly compensation is $5.60M, comprised of 19.6% salary and 80.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.2% of the company’s shares, worth $5.43M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.3 years and 5.1 years respectively.
Key information
Dave Peacock
Chief executive officer
US$5.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 19.64% |
| CEO tenure | 3.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.2% |
| Management average tenure | 1.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 14
ADV: Reverse Split Plans And Flat 2026 Outlook Will Shape Balanced View
Analysts have raised their price target for Advantage Solutions to $35.00, citing updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions as key drivers of the change. What's in the News For 2026, Advantage Solutions reaffirmed earnings guidance, with revenues expected to be flat to up low single digits, reflecting management's current outlook for the business (Corporate guidance).Analysis Article • May 08
Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results
The investors in Advantage Solutions Inc. 's ( NASDAQ:ADV ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after...
Narrative Update • Apr 23
ADV: Reverse Split Plan Will Set Stage For Repricing Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target for Advantage Solutions to $37.50 from $1.50, citing updated assumptions around fair value, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. Together, these factors point to a meaningfully different risk and return profile for the stock.
Narrative Update • Apr 08
ADV: Reverse Split Will Reshape Capital Structure And Unlock Upside Potential
Analysts have updated their view on Advantage Solutions, lifting the fair value estimate from about $2.83 to $37.50. This change reflects revised assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 24
ADV: Reverse Split And Nasdaq Compliance Efforts Will Shape Balanced 2026 Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target on Advantage Solutions to reflect a fair value adjustment from $1.50 to $0.75, citing updated views on revenue growth assumptions along with only modest changes in expected profit margins and future P/E. What's in the News Nasdaq notified Advantage Solutions on January 7, 2026 that the company is not in compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for the Nasdaq Global Select Market.Narrative Update • Mar 09
ADV: Reverse Split Plan Will Set Stage For Nasdaq Compliance
Analysts have reduced their price target on Advantage Solutions to $1.50 from $4.00, citing updated assumptions that now point to a higher discount rate, a significant change in revenue growth expectations, a slightly lower profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Issued earnings guidance for 2026, with revenues expected to be flat to up low single digits, giving investors a preliminary view of management’s outlook for the business (Company guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 23
ADV: Reverse Split And Nasdaq Compliance Efforts Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their $ price target on Advantage Solutions to reflect lower modeled revenue growth of 0.42%, while keeping fair value, discount rate, profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations broadly aligned with prior estimates. What's in the News A special meeting on March 16, 2026 is scheduled as a Special or Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting for Advantage Solutions Inc.Narrative Update • Feb 09
ADV: Listing Compliance Actions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Advantage Solutions to reflect small updates to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This has resulted in a refined view of fair value that still centers around $1.50 per share.Narrative Update • Jan 25
ADV: Stable Margins And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Advantage Solutions slightly, maintaining a fair value estimate of $1.50 while refining assumptions about modest revenue growth, profit margins, and the future P/E ratio to reflect updated expectations for the business. What's in the News On January 7, 2026, Advantage Solutions received a notice from Nasdaq that its share price is below the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for the Nasdaq Global Select Market.Narrative Update • Jan 07
ADV: Share Repurchases And Margin Outlook Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on Advantage Solutions to US$1.50 from US$1.50. This reflects updated assumptions around higher modeled revenue growth of 2.32%, a modestly stronger projected profit margin of 10.18%, and a slightly lower future P/E of 1.91x.Narrative Update • Dec 18
ADV: Instacart Partnership Will Drive Stronger Retail Execution And Earnings Power
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Advantage Solutions to reflect a lower fair value estimate of approximately 1.50 dollars from 2.00 dollars. This change is driven by expectations for faster but more volatile revenue growth, a slightly weaker profit margin profile, a higher discount rate, and a lower future earnings multiple.Analysis Article • Oct 18
Advantage Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADV) 26% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues
Advantage Solutions Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADV ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...Analysis Article • Sep 10
Is Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ:ADV) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Aug 13
There's No Escaping Advantage Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADV) Muted Revenues Despite A 31% Share Price Rise
Despite an already strong run, Advantage Solutions Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADV ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 31...Analysis Article • Jun 12
Advantage Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADV) Share Price Boosted 37% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Advantage Solutions Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADV ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...New Narrative • May 30
Digital Transformation Will Unlock Efficient Operations For Future Success
Accelerated digital transformation, data investments, and automation are expected to boost operational efficiency, margins, and long-term profitability.Seeking Alpha • May 21
Advantage Solutions Looks Like A Triple -- Or Zero
Summary Near all-time lows, the case for Advantage stock is tempting. Q1 was ugly, but management sees improvement as the year goes on, and industry volatility could benefit the company. A levered balance sheet means modest multiple expansion can drive triple-digit upside — but it leaves little room for error. Advantage's track record into the pandemic suggests it can rebound; an inability to drive growth since then implies real caution. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 12
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Advantage Solutions fair value estimate is US$1.61 Current...Analysis Article • Mar 24
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV)?
Advantage Solutions Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADV ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price...Analysis Article • Mar 11
Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks After Plunging 33%
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Advantage Solutions Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADV ) share price has dived 33% in the last...Analysis Article • Mar 08
Is Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ:ADV) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Dec 17
Advantage Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADV) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x Advantage Solutions Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADV ) is a stock...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Advantage Solutions' estimated fair value is US$5.94 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Advantage...Analysis Article • Aug 01
Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 26%
Advantage Solutions Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADV ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 26...Analysis Article • May 24
Little Excitement Around Advantage Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADV) Revenues As Shares Take 26% Pounding
Advantage Solutions Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADV ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a relatively good period...Analysis Article • Apr 22
Is Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ:ADV) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$243m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$6m | US$1m | -US$228m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$244m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$302m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$384m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$6m | US$1m | -US$378m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$203m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$197m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$98m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$16m | US$986k | -US$84m |
Compensation vs Market: Dave's total compensation ($USD5.60M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.65M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Dave's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Dave Peacock (57 yo)
3.3yrs
Tenure
US$5,600,280
Compensation
Mr. David A. Peacock, also known as Dave, is Chief Executive Officer of Advantage Solutions, Inc. since 2023. He served COO & Director of Continental Grain Company Corp. from October 2021 until January 202...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 3.3yrs | US$5.60m | 1.2% $ 5.4m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 3.2yrs | US$1.82m | 0.10% $ 465.7k | |
| COO of Retailer Services & Activation | 2.6yrs | US$1.54m | 0.20% $ 918.1k | |
| Chief Industry Development Officer | 1.2yrs | US$2.10m | 0.016% $ 72.0k | |
| COO of Branded Services | less than a year | US$681.90k | no data | |
| Chief Accounting Officer & Principal Accounting Officer | 1.2yrs | no data | 0.00096% $ 4.3k | |
| Chief Information Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | 11.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | 3.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| COO of Demonstration Services & Workforce Operations | 1.4yrs | no data | 0.094% $ 423.9k | |
| Chief Growth & Strategy Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Deputy CIO & Chief Data Officer | less than a year | no data | no data |
1.3yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: ADV's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 3.3yrs | US$5.60m | 1.2% $ 5.4m | |
| Independent Director | 5.6yrs | US$313.64k | 0.16% $ 702.6k | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 5.6yrs | US$313.64k | 0.48% $ 2.2m | |
| Independent Director | 7yrs | US$313.64k | 0.060% $ 272.9k | |
| Independent Director | 5.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 5.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 5.6yrs | US$328.64k | 0.064% $ 290.6k | |
| Independent Director | 3yrs | US$313.64k | 0.045% $ 201.6k | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$313.64k | 0.047% $ 210.7k | |
| Independent Director | 4.6yrs | US$326.76k | 0.061% $ 275.1k |
5.1yrs
Average Tenure
53.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: ADV's board of directors are considered experienced (5.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/15 21:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Advantage Solutions Inc. is covered by 4 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Lucas Morison | Canaccord Genuity |
| Jason English | Goldman Sachs |
| Toni Kaplan | Morgan Stanley |