Advantage Solutions Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A

Advantage Solutions reported stronger results at the Canaccord growth conference, reaffirmed its full-year outlook and emphasized a strategic focus on free cash flow generation to reduce debt. Management has cut debt by $500 million in three years and is targeting a leverage ratio below 3.5x within a five-year horizon. Experiential Services grew robustly (18% event growth in Q2), while Branded Services faced budget pressures; SAP, Oracle and Workday rollouts are expected to improve working capital, efficiency and future cash flow. The company is relying on lower capital expenditures, declining one-time costs and AI-powered tools to bolster margins and operations. » More on de.investing.com

Advantage Solutions reported Q2 net revenues of $757 million, up 3% year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA fell 12% to $76 million, reflecting one-time items and divestiture effects. Experiential Services drove strength with revenue up 19% and higher event volumes, while Branded Services revenue declined 13% as recovery remains slow; Retailer Services revenue rose 3% but EBITDA dropped about 25% due to project timing and higher execution costs. Cash stood at $102 million and adjusted unlevered free cash flow was $19 million for the quarter; management reiterated full-year revenue, EBITDA and free cash flow guidance and emphasized productivity initiatives, AI integration and priority on debt reduction. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Advantage Solutions reported net revenue of $723m in Q1 2026 (+4%) and adjusted EBITDA of $68m (+16%). The Experiential Services segment grew 22% and drove overall performance, while Branded Services faced headwinds. Net leverage fell to 4.2x adjusted EBITDA; the stock rose 2% after hours. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance: flat to low-single-digit revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA ranging from flat to a mid-single-digit decline. » More on de.investing.com