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FA Stock Chart & Stats
$20.01
$0.37(1.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$20.01
$0.37(1.88%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.82 - $25.15
Previous Close$20.01
Volume1.76M
Average Volume (3M)1.50M
Market Cap
$3.71B
Enterprise Value$4.93K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$237.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.04B
Price to Earnings (P/E)146.4
Beta1.31
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding171,753,700
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.50Price Target Upside32.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue Growth And Customer RetentionRepeated year-over-year growth combined with 96% retention indicates durable customer demand and embedded workflows. Strong enterprise bookings, upsell and cross-sell activity can support recurring transaction volumes and deepen customer relationships.
Strong Cash Generation Supports DeleveragingRobust operating and free cash flow gives First Advantage internal funding capacity for debt reduction, technology investment and customer implementation. Continued repayments can gradually improve financial flexibility and reduce balance-sheet risk.
Platform Innovation And Synergy ExpansionAI and Digital Identity can increase product adoption, package density and average contract value while improving service efficiency. Remaining acquisition synergies provide an additional path to operating leverage as integration progresses.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Remains A Balance-Sheet ConstraintLeverage remains above management’s target despite substantial repayments, limiting financial flexibility and increasing sensitivity to execution or earnings setbacks. A meaningful portion of future cash generation may need to remain dedicated to debt reduction.
Thin And Volatile Bottom-Line ProfitabilityThe gap between healthy operating margins and minimal net profitability shows that earnings conversion remains fragile. Recent losses make sustained bottom-line improvement important for funding growth, lowering leverage and demonstrating durable integration benefits.
Growth Moderation And Delayed Revenue RecognitionBookings and pipeline strength may not translate into near-term reported revenue if implementation schedules slip. Tough comparisons and delayed recognition could moderate growth visibility over the next several quarters and complicate operating planning.
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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 $25.15 in the past 12 months.
What is First Advantage’s market cap?
First Advantage’s market cap is $3.71B.
When is First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were First Advantage’s earnings last quarter?
First Advantage released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.291 by $0.059.
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 0.34.
How many shares outstanding does First Advantage have?
First Advantage has 171,753,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Advantage’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Advantage reported an EPS of $0.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.291. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.315%.
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$26.50 (32.43% Upside)
$26.50 (32.43% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 485.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $275.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.20%
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive operating and financial performance: strong Q2 results across revenue (+15% YoY), adjusted EBITDA (+13% YoY) and adjusted EPS (+30% YoY), robust operating cash flow (+97% YoY), raised full-year guidance, continued deleveraging and active capital return via buybacks. Product innovation (AI and Digital Identity) and go-to-market execution drove bookings, upsell/cross-sell and improved package density. Offsetting factors include moderating growth expectations in the back half as the company laps an especially strong 2025, implementation scheduling pushing some revenue into 2027, modest international weakness (notably India), and net leverage that remains above the <3x target. Overall, positives materially outweigh the negatives.View all FA earnings summariesFA Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
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Ownership Overview
2.45% Insiders
30.86% Mutual Funds
11.97% Other Institutional Investors
41.79% Public Companies and
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