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FA Stock Chart & Stats
$12.51
-$0.32(-1.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.51
-$0.32(-1.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.82 - $20.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume151.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.50M
Market Cap
$3.52B
Enterprise Value$4.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$225.91M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)417.3
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.04
Shares Outstanding171,537,050
10 Day Avg. Volume1,126,547
30 Day Avg. Volume1,496,164
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.92
Price to Sales (P/S)1.60
P/FCF Ratio17.86
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.83
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.29Price Target Upside38.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.67B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong TTM Revenue GrowthSustained, large top-line expansion (TTM ~+194%) reflects meaningful demand recovery and successful commercial execution. Over a 2–6 month horizon, robust revenue growth improves scale economics, funds reinvestment and margin improvement, and signals durable market traction beyond a single quarter.
Healthy Cash Generation And FCFStrong operating and free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility to fund integration, product investment, buybacks, and debt paydowns. Consistent FCF supports deleveraging and capital allocation decisions that materially strengthen the company’s long‑term balance sheet and optionality.
Product Differentiation: Digital Identity & AIAccelerating Digital Identity and embedded AI increase differentiation, reduce operating costs and raise customer stickiness. These tech-enabled features improve unit economics, support higher-value bundles and create sustainable competitive moats that matter for multi-quarter revenue and margin expansion.
Bears Say
Very Thin And Volatile Net ProfitabilityDespite strong revenue and solid operating margins, near‑zero net margins and past annual losses limit durable earnings resilience. This weak bottom line magnifies sensitivity to cyclical swings, interest and tax items, and can constrain sustainable reinvestment and shareholder returns over the medium term.
Flat-to-Modestly Negative Base Growth; Vertical PressureA flat or slightly negative base indicates limited organic momentum in existing accounts, exposing revenue to hiring cycles and vertical softness (BFSI). Over several months this constrains sustainable revenue upside, increasing reliance on new logos and upsell which can be more variable.
Historical Balance Sheet Volatility / Prior High LeverageAlthough leverage is currently conservative, prior periods of high debt create execution risk if cash flow weakens. Rapid swings in leverage reduce predictability for capital allocation and suggest sensitivity to acquisition integration, making multi‑quarter financial planning and investor confidence more fragile.
First Advantage News
FA FAQ
What was First Advantage’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Advantage lowest stock price was $8.82 and its highest was $20.59 in the past 12 months.
What is First Advantage’s market cap?
First Advantage’s market cap is $3.52B.
When is First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were First Advantage’s earnings last quarter?
First Advantage released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.208 by $0.052.
Is First Advantage overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts First Advantage’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does First Advantage pay dividends?
First Advantage pays a Notavailable dividend of $1.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on First Advantage dividends here
What is First Advantage’s EPS estimate?
First Advantage’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does First Advantage have?
First Advantage has 171,537,050 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Advantage’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Advantage reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.208. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 23.125%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Advantage?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
First Advantage Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.29 (38.18% Upside)
$17.29 (38.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 485.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
First Advantage
First Advantage Corporation (FA) is a global technology firm that delivers solutions centered on human capital, specializing in verification, screening, safety protocols, and regulatory adherence. The company provides an extensive array of services both before and after an individual joins an organization. For pre-employment needs, their offerings encompass criminal background checks, drug and health screenings, verification for an extended workforce, FBI channeling, identity confirmation including biometric fraud mitigation tools, validation of educational and professional histories, driver record checks and compliance, healthcare credential verification, and specialized executive screening, alongside other assessment products. Beyond the initial hiring phase, their post-onboarding solutions include continuous monitoring for criminal records, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media activity, and global sanctions and licenses. Furthermore, First Advantage extends its expertise to areas such as fleet and vehicle compliance management, assistance with securing hiring tax credits and incentives, screening services for residents and tenants, and investigative research. These diverse services cater to professionals in various departments, including human resources, recruitment, risk management, compliance, vendor relations, and security, across enterprises of all sizes – from global corporations to mid-sized and small businesses. Established in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2003, First Advantage Corporation was previously known as Fastball Intermediate, Inc., adopting its current name in March 2021.
FA Company Deck
FA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational and financial momentum with double-digit improvements in key profitability metrics, robust cash generation, meaningful synergy realization, active capital allocation (share buybacks and debt prepayments), and accelerating product differentiation (Digital Identity and AI). Management balanced these positives with a conservative stance on base growth (flat to modestly negative), vertical-specific pressure in financial services, and sensitivity to macro/geopolitical risks. Overall, the positives (revenue, margin, EPS, cash flow, deleveraging, product traction and pipeline strength) significantly outweigh the contained challenges.View all FA earnings summariesFA Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$17.29
▲(38.18% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
2.43% Insiders
31.81% Mutual Funds
11.24% Other Institutional Investors
46.74% Public Companies and
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