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FA Stock Chart & Stats
$20.93
$0.37(1.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$20.93
$0.37(1.88%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.82 - $25.15
Previous Close$20.01
Volume1.76M
Average Volume (3M)1.68M
Market Cap
$3.25B
Enterprise Value$4.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$237.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.04B
Price to Earnings (P/E)132.7
Beta1.36
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield11.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding171,753,700
10 Day Avg. Volume1,582,169
30 Day Avg. Volume1,677,229
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 Cap1.51
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.96
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.17
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.17Price Target Upside25.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.71B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow gives First Advantage internal funding for debt reduction, product investment, and shareholder returns. Continued cash generation also improves resilience if hiring demand softens, while supporting the company’s ongoing deleveraging program.
Customer Retention And Platform ExpansionHigh customer retention supports recurring transaction volumes and lowers the need to replace lost accounts. Broader adoption of Digital Identity, AI, and integrated workflows can deepen customer relationships, increase package density, and raise revenue per account over time.
Raised Growth And Earnings OutlookThe raised outlook indicates management expects the business to sustain growth and expand adjusted earnings after a strong second quarter. Guidance also provides evidence that recent bookings, upsell activity, and synergies are translating into a stronger forward operating base.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage remains a material constraint despite more than $165 million of cumulative debt repayment. Debt service and the need for further prepayments can limit financial flexibility, reducing the capital available for acquisitions, innovation, or shareholder returns.
Thin And Volatile Net ProfitabilityThe return to profitability is encouraging, but very low net margins leave limited protection against operating setbacks or higher financing costs. Recent swings between losses and profits also make earnings power less dependable than the healthy operating margins alone suggest.
Delayed Revenue RealizationImplementation delays can create a timing gap between strong bookings and reported revenue, making near-term growth less predictable. If deployments remain extended, customer value and contracted opportunities may take longer to convert into recurring transaction revenue.
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 $25.15 in the past 12 months.
What is First Advantage’s market cap?
First Advantage’s market cap is $3.25B.
When is First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 15 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 11.11%. 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:
$26.17 (25.02% Upside)
$26.17 (25.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FA Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 106.7K 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
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
38.23%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.20%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
0:00 / 0:00
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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45.40% Insiders
30.86% Mutual Funds
0.74% Other Institutional Investors
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