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First Advantage (FA)
NASDAQ:FA
First Advantage (FA) Stock Price & Analysis
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FA Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$10.90 - $17.49
Previous Close$16.41
Volume514.76K
Average Volume (3M)506.01K
Market Cap
$2.38B
Enterprise Value$2.74B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$213.77M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$567.74M
Price to Earnings (P/E)63.9
Beta1.41
Next Earnings
May 09, 2024EPS Estimate
$0.17Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 18, 2023Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.26
Shares Outstanding145,160,557
10 Day Avg. Volume444,391
30 Day Avg. Volume506,015
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.40
Alpha-0.00732
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)26.84
Price to Sales (P/S)3.12
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)9.90
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.58
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.67Price Target Upside13.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
First Advantage News
PremiumCompany Announcements
First Advantage to Acquire Sterling in Strategic MergerBulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market ExpansionManagement has called out early signs of stabilization in India/APAC.
Mergers And AcquisitionsThe potential deal will provide FA with more diversification, scale, synergies and additional employment and income records data.
Strategic AcquisitionFA reached an agreement to acquire Sterling Check for $2.2 billion in a cash and stock transaction, positioning FA as the clear global leader in the background screening space.
Bears Say
Earnings4Q EPS missed expectation under challenging macro.
Labor MarketA weak labor market continues to create a sizable headwind for base growth.
Mergers And AcquisitionsThe deal will leave FA with much higher leverage and there's always some execution risk with M&A.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
FA FAQ
What was First Advantage’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Advantage lowest stock price was $10.90 and its highest was $17.49 in the past 12 months.
What is First Advantage’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date is May 09, 2024 which is in 14 days.
How were First Advantage’s earnings last quarter?
First Advantage released its earnings results on Feb 29, 2024. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.302 by -$0.012.
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 $0.17.
How many shares outstanding does First Advantage have?
First Advantage has 145,160,550 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Advantage’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Advantage reported an EPS of $0.29 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.302. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.007%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Advantage?
Among the largest hedge funds holding First Advantage’s share is Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.. It holds First Advantage’s shares valued at 1B.
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First Advantage Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.67 (13.63% Upside)
$18.67 (13.63% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
35.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
First Advantage
The company is a risk mitigation and business solutions provider. It operates in six primary business segments: Lender Services, Data Services, Dealer Services, Employer Services, Multifamily Services and Investigative & Litigation Support Services.
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FA Company Deck
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FA Earnings Call
Q4 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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FA Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.67
▲(13.63% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering FA
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
5/9 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-0.22%
reiterated a buy rating 6 months ago
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