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First Advantage (FA)
NASDAQ:FA
FA Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.55 - $20.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume151.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.30M
Market Cap
$2.44B
Enterprise Value$5.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$168.69B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$35.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)549.4
Beta1.31
Next Earnings
May 07, 2025EPS Estimate
0.14Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 18, 2023Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.69
Shares Outstanding173,512,600
10 Day Avg. Volume1,133,277
30 Day Avg. Volume1,296,665
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.73
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-6.80
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.06
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.85
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-0.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.50Price Target Upside28.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
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First Advantage News
PremiumCompany Announcements
First Advantage’s Earnings Call: Strategic Moves Amid Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
First Advantage Reports 2024 Results and 2025 Outlook
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition SynergiesFA walked up its synergy target range from the recent Sterling acquisition, expressing optimism that base growth and margins are both set to improve as the year progresses.
Competitive PositioningNew business momentum is reflective of a business with unmatched competitive position and scale.
Market PositioningThe recently closed STER deal helps solidify FA's position as the largest in the space.
Bears Say
Earnings OutlookThe outlook for FY25 was mixed, contributing to the cautious stance on the stock.
Financial PerformanceFA's 4Q results missed both ours and Street expectations on the top and bottom line, as softer-than-expected seasonal hiring in some key verticals caused some pressure in the legacy First Advantage business.
Market ConditionsThe soft NT organic growth and elevated leverage are likely to keep the shares range-bound in the near-term.
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Ownership Overview
3.09% Insiders
19.72% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
71.09% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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FA FAQ
What was First Advantage’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Advantage lowest stock price was $12.55 and its highest was $20.79 in the past 12 months.
What is First Advantage’s market cap?
First Advantage’s market cap is $2.44B.
When is First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2025 which is in 34 days.
How were First Advantage’s earnings last quarter?
First Advantage released its earnings results on Feb 27, 2025. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.22 by -$0.04.
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 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does First Advantage have?
First Advantage has 173,512,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Advantage’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Advantage reported an EPS of $0.18 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.22. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.487%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Advantage?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FA
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First Advantage Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.50 (28.21% Upside)
$18.50 (28.21% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 388.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $13.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-9.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
140.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
First Advantage
First Advantage Corporation provides technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety, and compliance related to human capital worldwide. 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, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media screening, and global sanctions and licenses; and fleet/vehicle compliance, hiring tax credits and incentives, resident/tenant screening, and investigative research. Its products and solutions are used by personnel in recruiting, human resources, risk, compliance, vendor management, safety, and/or security in 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 2003 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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FA Company Deck
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FA Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted the successful strategic acquisition of Sterling, improved synergy targets, and a strong pipeline with significant new wins. However, it also pointed out challenges with revenue declines in the Americas, lower margins in the Sterling segment, and ongoing base revenue headwinds.Read More>---
FA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.50
▲(28.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering FA
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
6/12 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-0.17%
reiterated a buy rating 30 days ago
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