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First Advantage (FA)
NASDAQ:FA
Earnings Data
Report Date
Feb 26, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.27Last Year’s EPS
0.18Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call portrayed a company performing well despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. Key achievements include strong revenue growth, successful integration of a major acquisition, and improved customer retention. However, challenges in the health care sector and a flat hiring environment present hurdles.Company Guidance
Profitable Growth and Strong Retention
First Advantage reported a revenue increase of approximately 4% year-over-year on a pro forma basis and achieved adjusted EBITDA margins of 29%. The company also improved its retention rate to 97%, up from 96% in Q2.
Successful Integration of Sterling Acquisition
The integration of Sterling is progressing ahead of schedule, delivering strategic and financial benefits. Synergies achieved have exceeded the original goal, with $52 million actioned so far.
Strong New Logo and Upsell/Cross-Sell Performance
The company has experienced success with 17 enterprise bookings in Q3 and 75 in the last 12 months, with each having over $500,000 of expected annual contract value.
Narrowed Full Year Guidance with Strong Expectations
Full year 2025 guidance ranges have been narrowed, with refined midpoints at or above the original guidance midpoint. Revenue projected between $1.535 billion to $1.570 billion.
FA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
FA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Nov 06, 2025 | $12.93 | $13.80 | +6.73% |
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% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does First Advantage (FA) report earnings?
First Advantage (FA) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 26, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is First Advantage (FA) earnings time?
First Advantage (FA) earnings time is at Feb 26, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is FA EPS forecast?
FA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.27.