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FA
$20.56-0.82 (-3.84%)
Market OpenUpdated 3:21 PM EDT
First Advantage Corporation provides employment background screening, digital identity, and verification solutions internationally.
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The Narrative
First Advantage Corporation in the Industrials sector is trading at $20.56 with a market capitalization of $2.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $26.25 (8 analysts), implying a +27.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 18% below its 52-week high of $25.15, remaining 34.3% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 85/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +27.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $385.20M↓ | $420.02M↑ | $409.15M↑ | $390.63M↑ | $354.59M |
| Gross Profit | $173.79M↓ | $187.16M | $187.11M↑ | $182.79M↑ | $162.02M |
| Operating Income | $33.52M↓ | $44.87M↑ | $42.24M↑ | $37.74M↑ | $7.62M |
| Net Income | $2.17M↓ | $3.47M↑ | $2.59M↑ | $308,000↑ | -$41.19M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 w...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.84B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
0.66%
Volume
Today's trading volume
941,931
Recent News
First Advantage (FA) And The AI Margin Story Behind Its Valuation Gap
What recent returns say about First Advantage stock First Advantage (FA) has drawn investor attention after a period of steady share price movement, with the stock most recently closing at US$21.04 and posting gains over the past month and past 3 months. Those price moves sit alongside reported annual revenue of US$1.66b and net income of US$25.14m. Together, they give investors a current snapshot of how the market is valuing this background screening and digital identity provider. Looking...
First Advantage (FA) Stock Could Be Overvalued On Current Earnings
First Advantage stock has delivered a strong 3 year run, yet current market multiples screen it as overvalued and the broader checks point to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain or clear excess. Over the past 3 years, First Advantage has returned 50.8%, which puts more focus on whether the current share price already reflects much of that progress. Expectations around the durability of First Advantage's screening and verification revenue, and any pressure on margins or cash flow, can...
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How Much Upside is Left in First Advantage (FA)? Wall Street Analysts Think 26.87%
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 26.9% in First Advantage (FA). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
First Advantage (FA) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
Shares of background screening provider First Advantage (NASDAQ:FA) jumped 3.9% in the morning session after the background-screening provider reported second-quarter 2026 results that beat expectations and raised its full-year financial guidance. Revenue grew 14.9% year over year to $448.8 million, while adjusted EPS increased 30% to $0.35. Management attributed the strong performance to improving hiring trends across several verticals, particularly in high-volume hiring, as well as the realiza