Advantage Solutions Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Advantage Solutions's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -9.5%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 12.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.4% per year.
Key information
-9.47%
Earnings growth rate
-7.59%
EPS growth rate
| Media Industry Growth | 13.17% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.37% |
| Return on equity | -41.11% |
| Net Margin | -6.43% |
| Next Earnings Update | 06 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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.
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.
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.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).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.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.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.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.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.Advantage Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADV) 26% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues
Oct 18
Is Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ:ADV) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 10There's No Escaping Advantage Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADV) Muted Revenues Despite A 31% Share Price Rise
Aug 13Advantage Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADV) Share Price Boosted 37% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Jun 12Digital 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.Advantage Solutions Looks Like A Triple -- Or Zero
May 21A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV)
May 12Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV)?
Mar 24Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks After Plunging 33%
Mar 11Is Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ:ADV) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?
Mar 08Advantage Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADV) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
Dec 17Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Aug 22Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 26%
Aug 01Little Excitement Around Advantage Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADV) Revenues As Shares Take 26% Pounding
May 24Is Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ:ADV) A Risky Investment?
Apr 22Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 53%
Dec 18Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADV) Shares Fly 53% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Dec 18Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Advantage Solutions makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 3,543 | -228 | 210 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,503 | -244 | 146 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,527 | -302 | 187 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,527 | -384 | 181 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,566 | -378 | 205 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,666 | -203 | 310 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,746 | -197 | 256 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,837 | -98 | 231 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,900 | -84 | 180 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,011 | -1,505 | 164 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 4,042 | -1,453 | 150 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 4,060 | -1,435 | 154 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,646 | -1,422 | 144 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,980 | 69 | 136 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,857 | 71 | 135 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,726 | 74 | 132 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,602 | 54 | 130 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,420 | -123 | 229 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,276 | -111 | 221 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 3,067 | -154 | 205 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 3,156 | -176 | 200 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 3,318 | -9 | 107 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,515 | -22 | 118 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 3,769 | -14 | 130 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 3,785 | -21 | 136 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 3,708 | -1,157 | 125 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,417 | 386 | 82 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 2,150 | 36 | 91 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,100 | 32 | 92 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,895 | 25 | 90 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ADV is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: ADV is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ADV is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 9.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare ADV's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: ADV is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Media industry (-0.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ADV has a negative Return on Equity (-41.11%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/29 08:09 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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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 |
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| Lucas Morison | Canaccord Genuity |
| Jason English | Goldman Sachs |
| Toni Kaplan | Morgan Stanley |