First Advantage Corporation (FA)
| Market Cap | 3.27B +25.2% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.66B +32.9% |
| Net Income | 25.14M |
| EPS | 0.15 |
| Shares Out | 171.75M |
| PE Ratio | 131.10 |
| Forward PE | 13.94 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 1,311,239 |
| Open | 18.75 |
| Previous Close | 18.73 |
| Day's Range | 18.66 - 19.20 |
| 52-Week Range | 8.82 - 25.15 |
| Beta | 1.14 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 26.00 (+36.56%) |
| Est. Earnings | Nov 5, 2026 |
About FA
First Advantage Corporation provides employment background screening, digital identity, and verification solutions internationally. It offers pre-onboarding products and solutions, such as criminal background checks, drug/health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity checks and biometric fraud mitigation tools, education/work history verification, driver records and compliance, healthcare credentials, executive screening, and other screening products. The company also provides post-onboarding solutions, including crim... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, First Advantage's revenue was $1.57 billion, an increase of 83.02% compared to the previous year's $860.21 million. Losses were -$34.82 million, -68.42% less than in 2024.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 10 analysts, the average rating for FA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $26.0, which is an increase of 36.56% from the latest price.
News
First Advantage Transcript: Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference
The conference highlighted a decade-long transformation into a tech-driven, data-centric leader, with proprietary databases and AI-powered automation driving differentiation and margin expansion. Successful integration of a major acquisition, strong organic growth, and robust demand in key verticals underpin raised guidance and a positive outlook through 2027.
First Advantage Transcript: Barclays 11th Annual Global Credit Data & Analytics Forum
The forum highlighted a decade-long transformation into a tech-driven, data-first company, leveraging AI and proprietary databases to deliver global, automated risk management solutions. Growth is fueled by vertical diversification, digital identity innovation, and strong pipeline momentum, with high retention and expanding margins supported by scalable operations and strategic capital allocation.
First Advantage Transcript: Citi’s 2026 Global TMT Conference
Consistent growth is driven by upsell, cross-sell, and new logos, with strong retention and diversified verticals. Digital Identity and package density are key product differentiators, while AI and automation enhance efficiency. Deleveraging and margin expansion remain priorities.
First Advantage to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
ATLANTA, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company, today announced the Company's management team will participate in the followin...
First Advantage price target raised to $22 from $18 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on First Advantage (FA) to $22 from $18 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated the company’s model post th3…
First Advantage 12.5M share Spot Secondary priced at $22.20
JPMorgan is acting as sole book running manager for the offering. The deal priced inside the $22.00-$23.59 target range.
First Advantage Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Common Stock
ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (“First Advantage”) (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company providing comprehensive, end-to-end identity solutions, crim...
First Advantage 12.5M share Spot Secondary; price range $22.00-$23.59
JPMorgan is acting as sole book running manager for the offering.
First Advantage announces offering of 12.5M shares of common stock for holders
First Advantage (FA) Corporation announced that certain investment funds of Silver Lake Group and its affiliates intends to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 12.5M shares of common…
First Advantage registers to sell 87.45M shares of common stock for holders
This filing relates to the offer and sale from time to time by the selling stockholders of up to 87.45M shares of common stock. The company is not selling any…
First Advantage price target raised to $24 from $21 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra raised the firm’s price target on First Advantage (FA) to $24 from $21 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. Published first on…
First Advantage price target raised to $30 from $20 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on First Advantage (FA) to $30 from $20 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
First Advantage upgraded to Buy from Hold at Needham
Needham upgraded First Advantage (FA) to Buy from Hold with a $28 price target After several years of negative to very slightly positive growth base growth moved higher during Q2,…
First Advantage Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 2026 saw 15% revenue growth, 28.6% Adjusted EBITDA margin, and 30% EPS growth, driven by strong go-to-market execution, high-volume hiring, and robust adoption of Digital Identity products. Full-year guidance was raised, with continued focus on deleveraging and innovation.
First Advantage Earnings release: Q2 2026
First Advantage released its Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
First Advantage Slides: Q2 2026
First Advantage has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 6, 2026.
First Advantage Quarterly report: Q2 2026
First Advantage has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on August 6, 2026.
First Advantage raises 2026 adjusted EPS view to $1.23-$1.29 from $1.15-$1.25
2026 EPS consensus $1.22. Raises 2026 revenue view to $1.67B-$1.71B from $1.625B-$1.70B, consensus $1.67B.
First Advantage reports Q2 adjusted EPS 35c, consensus 29c
Reports Q2 revenue $448.8M, consensus $415.65M. “Our outstanding Q2 performance, highlighted by 15% year-over-year revenue growth and exceptional per share earnings growth, demonstrated the strength o...
First Advantage Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Posts Record Quarter and Raises Full Year 2026 Guidance Second Quarter 2026 Highlights 1 Revenues of $448.8 million (14.9% growth year-over-year) Net income of $16.9 million (3.8% margin); Diluted net...
First Advantage price target raised to $21 from $17 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra raised the firm’s price target on First Advantage (FA) to $21 from $17 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares ahead of its…
First Advantage Named to TIME's 2026 List of America's Best Companies
Recognition Showcases Commitment to Company Culture, Financial Performance, and Sustainability Recognition Showcases Commitment to Company Culture, Financial Performance, and Sustainability
First Advantage to Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on August 6, 2026
ATLANTA, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company, will issue its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 6, 202...
First Advantage rises 7.3%
First Advantage (FA) is up 7.3%, or $1.13 to $16.69.
First Advantage Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600
NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Advantage Corporation (NASD: FA) will replace Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on...