Advantage Solutions Appoints New COO for Branded Services

Advantage Solutions ( (ADV) ) has provided an update.

On August 7, 2025, Advantage Solutions announced the appointment of Jeffrey Harsh as the new Chief Operating Officer for its Branded Services segment, effective August 25, 2025. Harsh, who brings extensive experience from The Hershey Company, will succeed Dean General, who transitions to a new role as Chief Industry Development Officer. This leadership change aims to enhance the company’s ability to deliver value and support clients’ evolving needs, with Harsh focusing on operational excellence and client engagement strategies.

The most recent analyst rating on (ADV) stock is a Hold with a $4.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Advantage Solutions stock, see the ADV Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on ADV Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ADV is a Neutral.

Advantage Solutions’ stock score is primarily influenced by its mixed financial performance, with declining revenues and profitability challenges. Technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and valuation metrics reflect ongoing losses. The earnings call provided some positive outlooks with strategic initiatives and growth in certain segments, but overall challenges remain significant.

To see Spark’s full report on ADV stock, click here.

More about Advantage Solutions

Advantage Solutions is a leading omnichannel retail solutions agency in North America, specializing in consumer-packaged goods brands and retailers. The company leverages data and technology to help brands and retailers generate demand and deliver products to consumers, both in-store and online. Advantage Solutions operates throughout North America and has strategic investments and operations in select international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 795,049

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $434.6M

For an in-depth examination of ADV stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.