First Advantage Corporation

FA • Specialty Business Services

$0.00

— 0.00 (0.00%)

EarningsLatest report: Jun 30, 2026

BALANCED PROFILENeutralConfidence: 70%

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.Methodology

Analysis thesis: Mixed profile. The company is not automatically unattractive, but valuation, growth, or balance-sheet evidence does not yet justify a stronger signal.

Market Cap

$4.14B

Growth

15.1%

Cash Flow

5/5

Trend

Stable

Evidence

Positive revenue growth · 18.2%Positive free cash flow · 0.81Consistent free cash flow · 5/5Manageable debt level · 0.01Healthy liquidity · 2.44

Financial data as of: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast earnings update: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast profile update: Aug 7, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC

Company Snapshot

Key valuation, quality, financial strength, momentum and analyst data.

Price$0.00

Change0.00%

Market Cap$4.14B

52W Range8.82 - 24.57

Beta1.19

Gross Margin29.88%

Oper. Margin8.97%

Profit Margin-2.21%

Debt/Eq0.01

Current Ratio2.44

Quick Ratio2.44

Revenue 5Y15.12%

Price$0.00

Change0.00%

Market Cap$4.14B

52W Range8.82 - 24.57

Beta1.19

Gross Margin29.88%

Oper. Margin8.97%

Profit Margin-2.21%

Debt/Eq0.01

Current Ratio2.44

Quick Ratio2.44

Revenue 5Y15.12%

Target$25.00

Target Median$26.00

Target Range18.00 - 30.00

Volume4.73M

Avg Volume1.67M

EPS Surprise0.05

Investment DNA

How strong this company looks for long-term investors

out of 100

Business Quality

Margins, moat, returns

33/100

Financial Strength

Debt, cash, stability

76/100

Growth Potential

Revenue and expansion

64/100

Price Attractiveness

Cheap or expensive today

87/100

Why this score▼

Positive revenue growth · 18.2%Positive free cash flow · 0.81Consistent free cash flow · 5/5Manageable debt level · 0.01Healthy liquidity · 2.44Weak profitability

Analyst view

Analyst sentiment and price target

Analyst sentiment

Based on 12 analyst votes · 2026-09-04

79/100

Bullish

Hold

Bearish

Price Target

2026-08-07

Low

$18.00

Mean

$24.25

Median

$24.50

High

$30.00

Company Overview

IPO: 6/23/2021

Industry: Specialty Business Services

P/B i: 1.92

Debt / Equity i: 0.01

Operating Margin: 8.97%

Net Margin: -2.21%

ROE i: -

ROIC: -

Financial Health

Score15 / 20

Debt / Equity: 0.01

Current Ratio: 2.44

Quick Ratio: 2.44

Status: Good

Insider Transactions

Recent executive and insider activity

Clark James Lindsey

Transaction: 06/08/2026

SELL

Change

-4,921

Price

$15.69

Filing

06/10/2026

Type

SELL

Clark James Lindsey

Transaction: 06/05/2026

BUY

Change

+12,805

Price

Not reported

Filing

06/08/2026

Type

BUY

Sim Judith

Transaction: 06/05/2026

BUY

Change

+12,805

Price

Not reported

Filing

06/08/2026

Type

BUY

Insider	Type	Change	Price	Transaction	Filing
Clark James Lindsey	SELL	-4,921	$15.69	06/08/2026	06/10/2026
Clark James Lindsey	BUY	+12,805	Not reported	06/05/2026	06/08/2026
Sim Judith	BUY	+12,805	Not reported	06/05/2026	06/08/2026
Price Bridgett R	BUY	+12,805	Not reported	06/05/2026	06/08/2026
Bell Susan R.	BUY	+12,805	Not reported	06/05/2026	06/08/2026
Jardine Bret T	SELL	-682	$16.12	05/12/2026	05/13/2026
Smith Joelle M	SELL	-24,905	Not reported	05/11/2026	05/13/2026
Smith Joelle M	SELL	-6,974	$16.04	05/11/2026	05/13/2026
Jardine Bret T	SELL	-976	Not reported	05/11/2026	05/13/2026
Jardine Bret T	SELL	-294	$16.04	05/11/2026	05/13/2026
Nairne Douglas	SELL	-715	Not reported	05/11/2026	05/13/2026
Nairne Douglas	BUY	+715	Not reported	05/11/2026	05/13/2026
Smith Joelle M	SELL	-23,334	$15.00	05/07/2026	05/08/2026
Gillett Mark	OTHER	0	Not reported	04/24/2026	05/04/2026
Nairne Douglas	SELL	-742	Not reported	03/04/2025	03/13/2026
Nairne Douglas	BUY	+742	Not reported	03/04/2025	03/13/2026
Jardine Bret T	SELL	-600	$12.09	03/05/2026	03/06/2026
Jardine Bret T	SELL	-929	Not reported	03/04/2026	03/06/2026
Jardine Bret T	SELL	-1,090	$12.32	03/04/2026	03/06/2026
Nairne Douglas	SELL	-743	Not reported	03/04/2026	03/06/2026

About the Company

First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage Corporation (FA) is a global technology firm that delivers solutions centered on human capital, specializing in verification, screening, safety protocols, and regulatory adherence. The company provides an extensive array of services both before and after an individual joins an organization. For pre-employment needs, their offerings encompass criminal background checks, drug and health screenings, verification for an extended workforce, FBI channeling, identity confirmation including biometric fraud mitigation tools, validation of educational and professional histories, driver record checks and compliance, healthcare credential verification, and specialized executive screening, alongside other assessment products. Beyond the initial hiring phase, their post-onboarding solutions include continuous monitoring for criminal records, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media activity, and global sanctions and licenses. Furthermore, First Advantage extends its expertise to areas such as fleet and vehicle compliance management, assistance with securing hiring tax credits and incentives, screening services for residents and tenants, and investigative research. These diverse services cater to professionals in various departments, including human resources, recruitment, risk management, compliance, vendor relations, and security, across enterprises of all sizes – from global corporations to mid-sized and small businesses. Established in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2003, First Advantage Corporation was previously known as Fastball Intermediate, Inc., adopting its current name in March 2021.

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Latest news

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.

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A Look at First Advantage Corp (FA) After 4.7% Gain -- GF Value $25.41 vs Price $21.02

On September 03, 2026, First Advantage Corp (FA) shares rose by 4.7%, bringing the current price to $21.02. The stock has shown significant volatility over the

GuruFocus

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:

GlobeNewsWire

BlackRock Inc. Makes New $217.75 Million Investment in First Advantage Co. $FA

BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in First Advantage Co. (NYSE: FA) during the quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 12,063,590 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $217,748,000. BlackRock Inc. owned 7.03% of First Advantage at the end of

Defense World

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.

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Earnings Surprises

Period	Estimate	Actual	Surprise
2026-05-07	0.21	0.26	0.05
2026-02-26	0.26	0.3	0.04
2025-11-06	0.28	0.3	0.02
2025-08-07	0.24	0.27	0.03
2025-05-08	0.13	0.17	0.04
2025-02-27	0.24	0.18	-0.06
2024-11-12	0.2531	0.26	0.0069
2024-08-08	0.21	0.21	0
2024-05-09	0.17	0.17	0
2024-02-29	0.3	0.29	-0.01
2023-11-09	0.27	0.28	0.01
2023-08-09	0.24	0.24	0