The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and successful integration of the Sterling acquisition, alongside high customer retention and international growth. However, challenges in base performance and macroeconomic uncertainty were noted. Overall, the achievements and forward momentum outweigh the challenges.

Company Guidance

During the First Advantage Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided a detailed guidance overview. They reaffirmed their full-year guidance, projecting revenues to be at or slightly better than the midpoint of their guidance range. Notably, the company delivered strong results in Q2, with adjusted EBITDA margins over 29% and nearly 30% year-over-year adjusted diluted EPS growth. The integration of the $2.2 billion Sterling acquisition is ahead of schedule, with $47 million in synergies actioned and $10 million realized in Q2. Retention rates remained high at over 96%, and upsell, cross-sell, and new logo rates aligned with long-term growth targets. Despite slightly negative base growth expectations for the second half, First Advantage expressed confidence in their ability to achieve robust results, supported by a diverse range of global verticals, successful execution of the FA 5.0 strategy, and significant synergy realization. Additionally, strategic debt management efforts, including a recent 50-basis-point repricing of their credit facility and voluntary debt repayments, were highlighted as part of their capital allocation strategy.

Strong Q2 Results

The company's Q2 revenues reached $391 million, up 1.5% versus last year on a pro forma basis, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving by 270 basis points to 29.2% and adjusted diluted EPS growing by 29% year-over-year.

Successful Integration of Sterling Acquisition

The integration of the $2.2 billion Sterling acquisition is ahead of schedule, with $47 million of synergies actioned and $10 million realized in Q2, contributing to a strong financial performance.

High Customer Retention

Customer retention remained high at over 96%, consistent with past results, demonstrating strong customer-centric focus.

International Growth

International segments performed well, growing by 7.2% in the quarter and outpacing the Americas in all phases of growth algorithm.

Strategic Focus on Digital Identity

Continued strong interest and sales in Digital Identity solutions, considered a major growth area with significant potential.

First Advantage (FA) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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FA Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 05, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.28 / -	0.26	―	―	―
Aug 07, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.24 / 0.27	0.21	28.57% (+0.06)
May 08, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.13 / 0.17	0.17	0.00% (0.00)
Feb 27, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.22 / 0.18	0.29	-37.93% (-0.11)
Nov 12, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.25 / 0.26	0.28	-7.14% (-0.02)
Aug 08, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.21 / 0.21	0.24	-12.50% (-0.03)
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.17 / 0.17	0.19	-10.53% (-0.02)
Feb 29, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.30 / 0.29	0.3	-3.33% (-0.01)
Nov 09, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.28 / 0.28	0.26	7.69% (+0.02)
Aug 09, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.22 / 0.24	0.25	-4.00% (-0.01)

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FA Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 07, 2025	$16.21	$17.50	+7.96%
May 08, 2025	$14.97	$17.83	+19.10%
Feb 27, 2025	$18.58	$16.26	-12.49%
Nov 12, 2024	$18.57	$18.58	+0.05%

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First Advantage (FA) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 05, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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FA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.28.

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