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Advantage Solutions (ADV)
NASDAQ:ADV
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.15Last Year’s EPS
-0.17Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Neutral — The company demonstrated clear financial and operational progress in cash generation, liquidity, balance-sheet actions (refinancing and planned debt paydown), and a strong rebound in Experiential Services driven by higher event volumes and improved execution. However, material challenges persist: Branded Services remains pressured by softer CPG spending and client insourcing, the business mix is shifting toward lower-margin labor-intensive offerings, leverage remains above the long-term target, and near-term margin/headcount costs (workers' comp/benefits and final-stage IT spend) will weigh on adjusted EBITDA. Management provided prudent 2026 guidance (flat to low-single-digit revenue growth excluding divestitures, and flat to down mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA) and a plan to convert strong cash flow into further deleveraging and productivity gains.Company Guidance
Company-level revenue and profitability (Q4)
Net revenues of $785,000,000 in Q4 2025, up ~3% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA of $88,000,000 for the quarter. Q4 adjusted unlevered free cash flow was ~$75,000,000 (conversion ~130% excluding payroll timing).
Experiential Services acceleration
Q4 revenue approximately $280,000,000; event volumes up 15% in the quarter; execution rates >93%; Q4 adjusted EBITDA ~$28,000,000 with incremental margin >30% in the quarter. Full-year Experiential revenue reported at ~$1,000,000,000 with adjusted EBITDA ~$101,000,000, reflecting a materially stronger second half.
Strong cash generation and liquidity position
Ended the year with $241,000,000 in cash; full-year unlevered free cash flow of $174,000,000 in 2025 (second-half improvement notable vs first half); approximately $75,000,000 of adjusted unlevered free cash flow in Q4. DSO improved to ~57 days (lowest level in company history). Revolver availability ~ $440,000,000 provides additional liquidity.
Debt refinancing executed to extend maturities
Agreement to extend debt maturities to 2030 with over 99% acceptance by lenders, intended to provide operating flexibility and support long-term leverage target of 3.5x or less; plan includes an approximate $90,000,000 paydown as part of the refinancing.
Portfolio optimization and proceeds from divestitures
Divestiture of several noncore businesses to sharpen focus; management cited approximately $55,000,000 in proceeds from recent small divestitures and additional related proceeds called out in the call (transaction amounts discussed included ~$20M, ~$20M, ~$27M and a ~$27.5M payment), which bolstered cash and balance sheet flexibility.
Enterprise technology and productivity initiatives
Major IT transformation (SAP/Oracle live, Workday planned later in year) nearing conclusion; AI-enabled staffing/scheduling and Pulse AI decision engine deployed to drive productivity, workforce optimization and faster data integration — management expects these investments to produce efficiency gains and lower capital spend beyond 2026.
ADV Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
ADV Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 03, 2026 | $0.55 | $0.55 | -0.54% |
Nov 06, 2025 | $1.23 | $1.20 | -2.44% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $1.34 | $1.64 | +22.39% |
May 12, 2025 | $1.47 | $1.21 | -18.03% |
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FAQ
When does Advantage Solutions (ADV) report earnings?
Advantage Solutions (ADV) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Advantage Solutions (ADV) earnings time?
Advantage Solutions (ADV) earnings time is at May 13, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is ADV EPS forecast?
ADV EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.15.