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First Advantage

FA

Market cap $3.67B

21.38 USD

+0.36

1.71%

At close Updated Sep 4, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

21.38

0.00

0%

1 day

1.71%

5 days

2.35%

1 month

3.59%

3 months

35.57%

6 months

74.96%

Year to date

50.04%

1 year

33.79%

5 years

-7.77%

10 years

8.53%

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

Industrials Specialty Business Services

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 53.3%

Neutral 40%

Negative 6.7%

Zacks Investment Research

Best Value Stocks to Buy for September 4th

WCC, ACIW, and FA made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 4, 2026.

Best Value Stocks to Buy for September 4th

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 following upcoming investor conferences:

First Advantage to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Zacks Investment Research

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%

The Motley Fool

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

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

Zacks Investment Research

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

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

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

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

Zacks Investment Research

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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