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FA Stock Chart & Stats
$12.51
-$0.32(-1.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.51
-$0.32(-1.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.82 - $22.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume151.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.50M
Market Cap
$3.83B
Enterprise Value$3.90K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$225.91M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)454.3
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.04
Shares Outstanding171,537,050
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
$17.67Price Target Upside41.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.67B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring, Mission‑critical Screening Business ModelFirst Advantage operates a fee‑per‑screen, stickier business tied to employers' compliance and hiring flows. Recurring transactional volume, integrations with ATS/HRIS and multi‑service bundles support durable demand, predictability and upsell potential across hiring cycles.
Sustained Revenue Growth With Margin ExpansionRecent quarters show durable top‑line momentum and improving operating leverage: mid‑single digit revenue growth plus double‑digit EBITDA improvement indicate the business is scaling. Higher margins reflect synergy capture and productivity gains that support sustainable operating cash conversion.
Strong Cash Generation And Active DeleveragingConsistent positive operating and free cash flow provide financial flexibility to fund integration, buybacks and debt reduction. Management has executed meaningful debt paydowns and buybacks, reducing leverage risk and enabling disciplined capital allocation over the medium term.
Bears Say
Very Thin Net Margin And Earnings VolatilityDespite strong revenue and healthy EBITDA, net profitability has been negligible and uneven, with recent annual losses. This indicates sensitivity to non‑operating items, integration costs, or one‑offs, raising risk that GAAP profitability may lag cash metrics over multiple quarters.
Flat To Modestly Negative Base‑business OutlookManagement's conservative base‑growth guidance suggests underlying organic demand is tepid in parts of the portfolio. Reliance on upsell, new logos and pipeline to offset base weakness increases execution risk and makes topline durability contingent on sustained GTM performance.
Material Balance‑sheet Leverage Swings HistoricallyThe balance sheet has shifted materially year‑to‑year, reflecting acquisition financing and rapid deleveraging. While current leverage is conservative, prior high leverage episodes highlight sensitivity to M&A funding and integration risk, which can stress flexibility if growth or cash flow weakens.
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 $22.78 in the past 12 months.
What is First Advantage’s market cap?
First Advantage’s market cap is $3.83B.
When is First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were First Advantage’s earnings last quarter?
First Advantage released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.208 by $0.052.
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 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does First Advantage have?
First Advantage has 171,537,050 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Advantage’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Advantage reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.208. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 23.125%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.67 (41.22% Upside)
$17.67 (41.22% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 485.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
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
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.04%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.67
▲(41.22% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.45% Insiders
30.90% Mutual Funds
0.54% Other Institutional Investors
53.62% Public Companies and
Individual Investors







