First Advantage Corp (FA)

Currency in USD
21.60
-0.61(-2.73%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
21.4222.34
52 wk Range
8.8225.15
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
22.2
Open
22.15
Day's Range
21.42-22.34
52 wk Range
8.82-25.15
Volume
925.91K
Average Volume (3m)
1.98M
1-Year Change
28.5969%
Book Value / Share
7.54
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Price Target
25.75
Upside
+19.21%
Members' Sentiments
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First Advantage Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 25.75
(+19.21% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Buy28.00+29.63%24.00Maintain07-08-2026
RBC Capital
Hold24.00+11.11%21.00Maintain07-08-2026
Barclays
Buy30.00+38.89%20.00Maintain07-08-2026
Needham
Buy28.00+29.63%-Upgrade06-08-2026
RBC Capital
Hold21.00-2.78%17.00Maintain03-08-2026

First Advantage Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • First Advantage Q2 2026 EPS of $0.35 beat estimates by 20.69%; revenue of $448.8M topped forecasts by 8.13%, driving shares up 8.12% to $22.23.
  • Revenue grew 15% YoY with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 28.6%, up 130 bps sequentially; operating cash flow surged 97% to $73.6M.
  • Company raised full-year 2026 guidance to revenue of $1.67B-$1.71B and adjusted EPS of $1.23-$1.29, citing strong demand across key verticals.
  • Q3 outlook calls for mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth and EPS in low-to-mid $0.30 range as comparisons become more challenging.
  • Management prioritizes debt reduction while maintaining 96% customer retention; InvestingPro flags elevated valuation with P/E of 416.
Last Updated: 06-08-2026, 08:00 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
06-08-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.35 / 0.29
Revenue / Forecast
448.8M / 415.04M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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Peers
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P/E Ratio
147.5x32.2x12.2x
PEG Ratio
1.31−0.930.03
Price/Book
2.9x1.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x1.2x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
23.9%22.4%25.2%
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
72.54M42.28%1.52B
Other Institutional Investors
127.67M57.72%2.68B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
200.21M100.00%4.2B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Silver Lake Technology Management, L.L.C.52.20%8,95,57,84018,79,819
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.8.81%1,51,12,1013,17,203

FAQ

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

The First Advantage share price today is 21.60.

What is the current First Advantage (FA) share price and day range?

As of 14-08-2026, the First Advantage share price is 21.60, with a previous close of 22.20. The share price has ranged from 21.42 to 22.34 today, while the 52-week range spans from 8.82 to 25.15.

What Is the First Advantage Market Cap?

As of today, First Advantage market cap is 3.71B.

What Is the First Advantage (FA) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for First Advantage is 25.75, with a high estimate of 30 and a low estimate of 18. 6 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +19.21% Upside potential.

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

The First Advantage EPS (TTM) is 0.15.

When Is the Next First Advantage Earnings Date?

First Advantage will release its next earnings report on 05-11-2026.

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 Buy.

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."

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 FA Premarket Price?

FA's last pre-market stock price is 22.33. The pre-market share volume is 290.00, and the stock has changed by 0.13, or 0.59%.

What Is the FA After Hours Price?

FA's last after hours stock price is 22.30, the stock has changed by 0.10, or 0.45%.
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