Instacart and Advantage Solutions Partner to Give CPGs Real-Time Shelf Visibility at Scale
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 29 2025
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Source: PRnewswire
New Partnership Announcement: Instacart and Advantage Solutions have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing in-store execution for consumer packaged goods (CPGs) by combining Instacart's technology and scale with Advantage's retail expertise.
Real-Time Shelf Visibility: The collaboration will provide CPGs with real-time insights into product availability and compliance through in-store audits conducted by Instacart shoppers, enabling quick action to address issues like out-of-stocks and improve overall performance.
Analyst Views on ADV
Wall Street analysts forecast ADV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ADV is 2.00 USD with a low forecast of 1.50 USD and a high forecast of 2.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 0.990
Low
1.50
Averages
2.00
High
2.50
Current: 0.990
Low
1.50
Averages
2.00
High
2.50
About ADV
Advantage Solutions Inc. is a provider of business solutions to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers. It offers a platform of quality omni-channel services, such as brokerage (headquarter sales), retail merchandising, in-store sampling and private brand development. Its segments include Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services. The Branded Services segment offers capabilities in brokerage, branded merchandising and omni-commerce marketing services to consumer goods manufacturers. The Experiential Services segment expands the reach of consumer brands and retailer products to convert shoppers into buyers through sampling and product demonstration programs executed in-store and online. The Retailer Services segment provides retailers with end-to-end advisory, retailer merchandising, and agency expertise to drive sales. It provides retailers with an end-to-end solution, including private brand strategy, merchandising, retail media and aisle/shelf optimization.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
