I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Revenue: As of FY2026 Q2, the actual value is USD 889.45 M, beating the estimate of USD 887.3 M.
EPS: As of FY2026 Q2, the actual value is USD -4.85, missing the estimate of USD -2.37.
EBIT: As of FY2026 Q2, the actual value is USD 41.66 M.
Advantage Solutions Inc. reported a net loss of -$62.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, a -106.0% decrease from -$30.4 million in the prior year, and a net loss of -$134.5 million for the six months, a -55.4% increase from -$86.57 million in the previous year.
Consolidated Operational Metrics
Adjusted EBITDA was $75.8 million for the three months, down -12.2% from $86.4 million in the prior year, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 8.5% (compared to 9.9% in 2025). For the six months, Adjusted EBITDA was $143.582 million, a marginal decrease of -0.7% from $144.593 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 8.2% (compared to 8.5% in 2025). Operating income for the three months was $1.692 million, a decrease of -83.1% from $10.011 million in the prior year period. For the six months, operating income was $5.853 million, a significant improvement of 227.0% from an operating loss of -$4.610 million in the prior year.
Segment Revenue
- Branded Services: Revenue for the three months was $235.979 million, a -20.1% decrease from $295.221 million in 2025. For the six months, revenue was $492.971 million, down -15.7% from $585.062 million.
- Experiential Services: Revenue increased by 19.7% to $416.311 million for the three months from $347.706 million in 2025. For the six months, revenue grew by 21.2% to $801.791 million from $661.726 million.
- Retailer Services: Revenue increased by 2.8% to $237.160 million for the three months from $230.780 million in 2025. For the six months, revenue increased by 3.5% to $464.289 million from $448.711 million.
Segment Operating (Loss) Income
- Branded Services: Reported an operating loss of -$24.058 million for the three months, a -128.3% decrease from -$10.540 million in 2025. For the six months, the operating loss was -$40.121 million, a -55.1% decrease from -$25.862 million.
- Experiential Services: Operating income for the three months was $18.712 million, up 72.3% from $10.859 million in 2025. For the six months, operating income surged by 310.8% to $30.212 million from $7.355 million.
- Retailer Services: Operating income decreased by -27.4% to $7.038 million for the three months from $9.692 million in 2025. For the six months, operating income increased by 13.4% to $15.762 million from $13.897 million.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
- Branded Services: Adjusted EBITDA for the three months was $21.777 million, a -36.0% decrease from $34.042 million in 2025, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.7%. For the six months, Adjusted EBITDA was $42.659 million, down -31.2% from $61.987 million.
- Experiential Services: Adjusted EBITDA for the three months increased by 32.0% to $34.182 million from $25.886 million in 2025, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.6%. For the six months, Adjusted EBITDA grew by 58.8% to $60.256 million from $37.955 million.
- Retailer Services: Adjusted EBITDA for the three months was $19.878 million, a -24.9% decrease from $26.484 million in 2025, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.4%. For the six months, Adjusted EBITDA was $40.667 million, down -8.9% from $44.651 million.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Highlights
Advantage Solutions Inc. ended the quarter with $102 million in cash and cash equivalents. Adjusted Unlevered Free Cash Flow was $18.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, representing 24.6% of Adjusted EBITDA. Capital expenditures (Capex) were $9.4 million for the quarter. Gross Debt stood at $1,585 million, resulting in a Net Leverage Ratio of 4.5x. Total Net Debt was $1,483 million, and availability under the credit facility (ABL) was approximately $400 million, reduced by $62.0 million in letters of credit. Net cash used in operating activities for the three months was -$6,516 thousand, while for the six months, net cash provided by operating activities was $17,212 thousand, compared to net cash used in operating activities of -$47,728 thousand in the prior year. Debt was reduced by $138 million year-to-date, and shares repurchased year-to-date totaled $17 million, including approximately $15 million during Q2.
Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook
Advantage Solutions Inc. reiterated its full-year guidance, expecting revenues to be flat to up low single digits and Adjusted EBITDA to be flat to down mid-single digits. The company reaffirmed its Adjusted Unlevered Free Cash Flow guidance at $250–$275 million, with net free cash flow conversion at approximately 25%. Excess free cash flow will continue to be prioritized for debt reduction, aiming for a long-term net leverage target of less than 3.5x.