First Advantage Corporation (FA)

NASDAQ: FA · Real-Time Price · USD
11.29
+0.01 (0.09%)
At close: Apr 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
11.14
-0.15 (-1.33%)
Pre-market: Apr 9, 2026, 5:13 AM EDT
Market Cap1.97B -19.0%
Revenue (ttm)1.57B +83.0%
Net Income-34.82M
EPS-0.20
Shares Out 174.32M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE9.43
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume958,186
Open11.68
Previous Close11.28
Day's Range11.23 - 11.80
52-Week Range8.82 - 19.01
Beta1.17
AnalystsBuy
Price Target15.67 (+38.8%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 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]

IPO Date Jun 23, 2021
Employees 9,500
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FA
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for FA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $15.67, which is an increase of 38.80% from the latest price.

Price Target
$15.67
(38.80% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

First Advantage Releases 2026 Global Trends Report: Priorities and Outlook from HR Leaders and Job Seekers

Findings highlight the need for expanding screening and identity verification across the employee lifecycle, risk and speed priorities, and the requirement for simplified processes Findings highlight ...

26 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

ATLANTA, March 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...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Delivers Outstanding Fourth Quarter Results and Issues Full Year 2026 Guidance Delivers Outstanding Fourth Quarter Results and Issues Full Year 2026 Guidance

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on February 26, 2026

ATLANTA, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry, will issue its fourth quarter and ful...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

Delivers Strong Third Quarter Results and Refines Full Year 2025 Guidance Delivers Strong Third Quarter Results and Refines Full Year 2025 Guidance

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage to Release Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on November 6, 2025

ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry, will issue its third quarter 2025 fin...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Named to Newsweek's World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2025 List

ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry, has been included in Newsweek's World...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Releases Fourth Annual Sustainability Impact Report

The 2024 Report Highlights Progress in Environmental, Community, and Governance Priorities Amid Transformational Growth

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights 1 Revenues of $390.6 million Net Income of $0.3 million, a net income margin of 0.1%, includes $7.3 million of expenses related to the acquisition of Sterling Check Corp...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage to Release Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on August 7, 2025

ATLANTA, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry, will issue its second quarter 2025 fi...

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage to Host Inaugural Investor Day and Introduce Long-Term Financial Targets

ATLANTA, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry, will host its inaugural Investor Day i...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

First Quarter 2025 Highlights1 Revenues of $354.6 million Net Loss of $(41.2) million, a net loss margin of (11.6)%, includes $15.3 million of expenses related to the acquisition of Sterling Check Cor...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Releases 2025 Global Trends Report

Findings Point to Rising Demand for Speed, Automation, and Digital Identity Solutions in Background Screening Findings Point to Rising Demand for Speed, Automation, and Digital Identity Solutions in B...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage to Release First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on May 8, 2025

ATLANTA, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry, will issue its first quarter 2025 fi...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage to Host Inaugural Investor Day on May 28, 2025

ATLANTA, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry, today announced it will host its ina...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage to Participate in Wolfe Research FinTech Forum

ATLANTA, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, today announce...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on February 27, 2025

ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, will issue its ...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Innovation Expert Jeremy Gutsche to Keynote First Advantage's Annual Collaborate Conference

ATLANTA, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening, identity and verification solutions, today announced ...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

Completed Acquisition of Sterling on October 31; Maintains Standalone Full-Year 2024 Guidance and Issues Combined Company Guidance including Sterling Completed Acquisition of Sterling on October 31; M...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Completes Acquisition of Sterling Check for $2.2 Billion

ATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, today announced ...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage to Release Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on November 12, 2024

ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, will issue its third q...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage and Sterling Announce Election Deadline for Sterling Stockholders to Elect Merger Consideration

ATLANTA and INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) and Sterling Check Corp. (NASDAQ:STER) today announced that the deadline for (i) record holder...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Releases Third Annual Sustainability Report

Background Screening Provider Reaffirms Commitment to Core Values and Responsible Business Practices to the Benefit of Its Global Workforce and Customer Base Background Screening Provider Reaffirms Co...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Announces Promotion of Joelle Smith to President, First Advantage

This strategic appointment underscores the Company's commitment to advancing its background screening, identity, and verifications technology, enabling faster and more efficient solutions for customer...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Advantage Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Reaffirms Full-Year 2024 Guidance; Sterling Acquisition Expected to Close in Q4 Reaffirms Full-Year 2024 Guidance; Sterling Acquisition Expected to Close in Q4

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire