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First Advantage

20.52 USD
+0.20
0.98%
At close Updated Aug 26, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
20.52
0.00
0%
1 day
0.98%
5 days
-2.05%
1 month
2.55%
3 months
34.21%
6 months
75.53%
Year to date
44%
1 year
25.2%
5 years
-10.47%
10 years
4.16%
 

About: First Advantage Corp is a provider of software and data in the Human Resources technology industry. The company provides end-to-end identity solutions, criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring. It combines AI-powered proprietary technology platforms with proprietary data, primary source data, and third-party data. Its reportable segments are First Advantage Americas, First Advantage International, and Sterling. The company generates maximum revenue from the Sterling segment, which provides similar services as compared to First Advantage's Americas and International segments on a global basis. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.

Employees: 9,500

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Sentiment 3-Months
Positive 53.8%
Neutral 38.5%
Negative 7.7%
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
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.
How Much Upside is Left in First Advantage (FA)? Wall Street Analysts Think 26.87%
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The Motley Fool
15 days ago
Why First Advantage Stock Tumbled on Tuesday
These are to be sold in a public offering, with a smaller stake to be distributed to the seller's limited partners. The public offering price commands a less than 5% premium.
Why First Advantage Stock Tumbled on Tuesday
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
20 days ago
First Advantage Corporation (FA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
First Advantage Corporation (FA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
First Advantage Corporation (FA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
20 days ago
First Advantage (FA) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
First Advantage (FA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.27 per share a year ago.
First Advantage (FA) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
20 days ago
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 income per share of $0.10 Adjusted EBITDA of $128.5 million (28.6% margin) Adjusted Net Income of $61.4 million; Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.35 Cash Flows from Operations of $73.6 million Subsequent to the end of the quarter, voluntary debt prepayment of $45 million made on August 4, in addition to $25 million prepayment made on May 6 $18.7 million in shares repurchased under $100 million share repurchase program Raising Full Year 2026 Guidance Raising full year 2026 guidance ranges for Revenues of $1.67 billion to $1.71 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $472 million to $486 million, Adjusted Net Income of $214 million to $225 million, and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.23 to $1.292 ATLANTA, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Key Financials (Amounts in millions, except per share data and percentages)   Three Months Ended June 30, 2026   2025   Change Revenues $ 448.8     $ 390.6       14.9 % Net income $ 16.9     $ 0.3     NM   Net income margin   3.8 %     0.1 %   NA   Diluted net income per share $ 0.10     $ 0.00     NM   Adjusted EBITDA1 $ 128.5     $ 113.9       12.8 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin1   28.6 %     29.2 %   NA   Adjusted Net Income1 $ 61.4     $ 47.0       30.8 % Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share1 $ 0.35     $ 0.27       29.6 % 1 Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share are non-GAAP measures.
First Advantage Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
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GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
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 Named to TIME's 2026 List of America's Best Companies
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
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, 2026 prior to the Company's earnings conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.
First Advantage to Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on August 6, 2026
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Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
3 Top Breakout Stocks to Snap Up for Big Upside in July 2026
FA, BVS and OOMA emerged as July breakout stock picks after meeting momentum and price-based screens designed to spot potential upside.
3 Top Breakout Stocks to Snap Up for Big Upside in July 2026
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Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
First Advantage Corporation (FA) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
First Advantage (FA) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
First Advantage Corporation (FA) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Buy These 3 HCM Software Solution Stocks to Tap Short-Term Potential
AI-driven hiring and HR automation are reshaping HCM software, with three companies, namely, PAYC, PCTY and FA standing out for short-term upside.
Buy These 3 HCM Software Solution Stocks to Tap Short-Term Potential
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