First Advantage Corp (FA)

Currency in USD
15.82
+0.06(+0.38%)
Real-time Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
14.9015.97
52 wk Range
8.8219.01
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
15.76
Open
15.97
Day's Range
14.9-15.97
52 wk Range
8.82-19.01
Volume
1.11M
Average Volume (3m)
1.32M
1-Year Change
-11.6096%
Book Value / Share
7.54
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
15.43
Downside
-2.47%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
4 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

First Advantage Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 15.43
(-2.47% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Buy19.00+20.25%15.00Maintain08/05/2026
Stifel
Buy18.00+13.92%15.00Maintain08/05/2026
Barclays
Buy20.00+26.58%15.00Maintain08/05/2026
Citi
Hold15.00-5.06%16.00Maintain06/03/2026
Barclays
Buy15.00-5.06%14.00Upgrade06/03/2026

First Advantage Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • First Advantage Q1 2026 EPS of $0.26 beat estimates by 23.81%; revenue of $385.2M exceeded forecasts, up 8.6% YoY in fourth consecutive growth quarter.
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 14% YoY to $105M with margin expansion of 130 bps to 27.3%; stock surged 10.94% in pre-market trading to $14.20.
  • Company maintained 97% customer retention rate while achieving 12% growth in new logos, upselling, and cross-selling, surpassing long-term targets.
  • Management provided optimistic 2026 guidance with Q2-Q4 EPS forecasts ranging $0.29-$0.37; focusing on AI integration and digital identity solutions.
  • CEO Staples cited successful Sterling acquisition synergies and strategic execution; analysts set price targets of $13-$17 with accumulation recommendation.
Last Updated: 08/05/2026, 03:10 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
07/05/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.26 / 0.21
Revenue / Forecast
385.2M / 372.28M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

FA Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−78.2x24.0x12.8x
PEG Ratio
−0.87−1.410.03
Price/Book
2.1x2.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.7x0.9x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
17.2%43.1%18.1%
Fair Value Upside
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First Advantage Corporation provides employment background screening, digital identity, and verification solutions internationally. It offers pre-onboarding products and solutions, such as criminal background checks, drug/health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity checks and biometric fraud mitigation tools, education/work history verification, driver records and compliance, healthcare credentials, executive screening, and other screening products. The company also provides post-onboarding solutions, including criminal records monitoring, I-9 verification, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media screening, and global sanctions and licenses; and adjacent products comprising fleet/vehicle compliance, hiring tax credits and incentives, and investigative research. Its products and solutions are used by executive management, human resources, talent acquisition, risk, compliance, vendor management, safety, global enterprises, mid-sized, and small companies. The company was formerly known as Fastball Intermediate, Inc. and changed its name to First Advantage Corporation in March 2021. First Advantage Corporation was founded in 2002 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
66.05M38.31%1.04B
Other Institutional Investors
124.36M61.69%1.96B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
190.41M100.00%3B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Silver Lake Technology Management, L.L.C.51.95%89,557,8401,411,432
Capital Research and Management Company8.10%13,963,185220,060

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FAQ

What Is the First Advantage (FA) Stock Price Today?

The First Advantage stock price today is 15.82 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does First Advantage Trade On?

First Advantage is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for First Advantage?

The stock symbol for First Advantage is "FA."

What Is the First Advantage Market Cap?

As of today, First Advantage market cap is 2.73B USD.

What Is First Advantage's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The First Advantage EPS (TTM) is 0.05.

When Is the Next First Advantage Earnings Date?

First Advantage will release its next earnings report on 06/08/2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is FA a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has First Advantage Stock Split?

First Advantage has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does First Advantage Have?

First Advantage has 9500 employees.

What is the current trading status of First Advantage (FA)?

As of 08/05/2026, First Advantage (FA) is trading at a price of 15.82 USD, with a previous close of 15.76 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 14.90 USD to 15.97 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 8.82 USD to 19.01 USD.

What Is First Advantage (FA) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for First Advantage is 15.43 USD, with a high estimate of 18 USD and a low estimate of 13 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -2.47% Downside potential.

What Is the FA Premarket Price?

FA's last pre-market stock price is 15.91 USD. The pre-market share volume is 3,740.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.15, or 0.95%.

What Is the FA After Hours Price?

FA's last after hours stock price is 15.54 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.22, or -1.42%.
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