ADVCommunication Services · Advertising AgenciesThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +22.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 91 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Revisions (26): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ADV, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $35 → $34 |
| 7 May 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | $38 → $50 |
| 7 May 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 May 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Dec 2023 | Canaccord Genuity | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 8 Aug 2023 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Aug 2023 | Morgan Stanley | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 3 Mar 2023 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Jan 2023 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Nov 2022 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 20 July 2022 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 May 2022 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 Mar 2022 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 4 Mar 2022 | Goldman Sachs | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 3 Mar 2022 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Jan 2022 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 23 Sept 2021 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ADV appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Advantage Solutions, Inc. (ADV) was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 17, 2026, alongside AEM and ASEKY, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — A Zacks Strong Sell ranking signals a bearish near-term outlook that ADV watchers would consider when assessing the stock.
Advantage Solutions executives highlighted continued growth in the company's experiential and merchandising operations. They also outlined plans to use stronger cash generation to reduce leverage and support investments in the business.
Why it matters — ADV watchers would care because growth in the experiential and merchandising segments combined with plans to deleverage through stronger cash flow signals the company's focus on strengthening its balance sheet and reinvesting in the business.
The Q2 2026 earnings call transcript for Advantage Solutions, Inc. was published by Seeking Alpha. The excerpt provides the transcript's headline and source but no details from the call itself.
Why it matters — An ADV watcher would care because the transcript offers direct access to management's discussion of the company's second-quarter 2026 results and outlook.
Advantage Solutions reported Q2 net revenue of $757 million, up 3% year over year (4% excluding divestitures), while adjusted EBITDA declined 12% to $76 million. The company noted divestitures created roughly $5 million in revenue headwind and about $3 million in adjusted EBITDA headwind for the quarter.
Why it matters — ADV watchers would care because the quarter shows top-line growth offset by a decline in profitability tied to divestiture-related headwinds.
Advantage Solutions Inc. reported a Q2 loss of $3.29 per share, versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51 and a loss of $0.75 per share a year earlier. Per the headline, the company beat revenue estimates for the quarter.
Why it matters — ADV watchers would care because the quarterly per-share loss came in considerably wider than both consensus expectations and the year-ago loss.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) have a median 12-month price target of $42, with estimates ranging from $34 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California), 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) 91 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) ranks 91 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +22.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) 91 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ADV are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $34 to $50 over the next 12 months.
Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) returned -17.2% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Advantage Solutions is a leading provider of outsourced sales, marketing, and business services to consumer goods brands and retailers worldwide. The company operates through three primary service divisions: Branded Services, which offers headquarter sales services and retail merchandising support to CPG companies; Experiential Services, delivering omnichannel sampling and promotional events both in-store and online; and Retailer Services, providing private brand strategy, merchandising optimization, and retail media solutions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 17 Aug 2026): "New Strong Sell Stocks for August 17th". Advantage Solutions, Inc. (ADV) was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 17, 2026, alongside AEM and ASEKY, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Advantage Solutions is a leading provider of outsourced sales, marketing, and business services to consumer goods brands and retailers worldwide. The company operates through three primary service divisions: Branded Services, which offers headquarter sales services and retail merchandising support to CPG companies; Experiential Services, delivering omnichannel sampling and promotional events both in-store and online; and Retailer Services, providing private brand strategy, merchandising optimization, and retail media solutions. Advantage Solutions leverages proprietary data, advanced analytics, and technology platforms to help brands grow sales, optimize inventory, manage retail shelf space, and enhance consumer experiences. The company serves thousands of consumer packaged goods brands and retailers across numerous categories, operating across North America and select international markets through partnerships including Smollan and Daymon. With operations spanning approximately 40 countries and a workforce of over 60,000 teammates, Advantage Solutions functions as a strategic connector between brands, retailers, and consumers, driving commerce innovation and market momentum.
CEO Mr. David A. Peacock · 16,000 employees · United States · https://www.youradv.com