First Advantage Corporation FA
- Market cap
- $3.4B
- P/E
- 135×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| — | — | — | — | — | 16.39 | 10.07 | 11.90 | 14.01 | 11.95 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| — | — | — | — | — | 24.73 | 21.01 | 16.73 | 20.79 | 20.28 |
High Price
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| — | — | — | — | 4,200 | 5,500 | 5,800 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 9,500 |
Employees
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| — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| — | — | — | 482 | 509 | 712 | 810 | 764 | 860 | 1,574 |
Revenue
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| — | — | — | 49.08% | 48.83% | 50.56% | 49.52% | 49.36% | 47.81% | 45.67% |
Gross Margin
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| — | — | — | 41 | (96) | 25 | 85 | 48 | (115) | (37) |
EBT
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| — | — | — | 8.54% | (18.90%) | 3.50% | 10.50% | 6.35% | (13.32%) | (2.37%) |
EBT Margin
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| — | 0 | — | 34 | (84) | 16 | 65 | 37 | (110) | (35) |
Net Income
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| — | — | — | 29 | 141 | 149 | 140 | 131 | 149 | 255 |
Depreciation
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| — | — | — | 3.22 | 3.92 | 5.07 | 5.39 | 5.30 | 5.79 | 9.09 |
Revenue/Sh
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| — | — | — | 0.23 | (0.65) | 0.11 | 0.43 | 0.26 | (0.74) | (0.20) |
Earnings/Sh
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| — | — | — | 0.48 | 0.41 | 1.06 | 1.42 | 1.13 | 0.19 | 1.13 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| — | — | — | (0.11) | (0.14) | (0.17) | (0.19) | (0.19) | (0.22) | (0.31) |
Capex/Sh
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| — | — | — | 0.37 | 0.28 | 0.89 | 1.23 | 0.94 | (0.03) | 0.81 |
Free CF/Sh
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| — | — | — | 0.00 | 6.11 | 8.06 | 7.50 | 6.29 | 8.80 | 7.58 |
Book Value/Sh
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| — | — | — | 150 | 130 | 140 | 150 | 144 | 149 | 173 |
Shares
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| — | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | 209.46 | 30.30 | 62.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| — | — | — | 5.28 | 5.28 | 3.76 | 2.42 | 3.06 | 3.24 | 1.60 |
PS Ratio
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| — | — | — | 3.29 | 3.29 | 2.36 | 1.74 | 2.58 | 2.13 | 1.92 |
PB Ratio
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| — | — | — | 6.60 | 6.60 | 4.12 | 2.62 | 3.52 | 5.53 | 2.78 |
EV/Sales
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| — | — | — | 58.49 | 58.49 | 23.52 | 11.54 | 19.89 | (1,168.99) | 31.08 |
EV/FCF
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| — | — | — | 72 | 54 | 149 | 213 | 163 | 28 | 195 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| — | — | — | (17) | (18) | (24) | (29) | (28) | (32) | (54) |
Capex
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| — | — | — | 55 | 36 | 125 | 184 | 135 | (4) | 141 |
FCF
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| — | — | — | 108 | 180 | 357 | 465 | 289 | 225 | 331 |
Working Cap'
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| — | — | — | 541 | 785 | 556 | 562 | 558 | 2,143 | 2,080 |
Total Debt
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| — | — | — | 459 | 631 | 262 | 168 | 345 | 1,974 | 1,840 |
Net Debt
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| — | — | — | 0 | 794 | 1,132 | 1,127 | 907 | 1,307 | 1,314 |
Sh' Equity
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| — | — | — | 0.00% | (9.53%) | 0.88% | 3.43% | 2.12% | (3.97%) | (0.90%) |
ROA
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| — | — | — | 12.55% | (0.09%) | 2.86% | 4.55% | 4.07% | (1.19%) | 2.63% |
ROIC
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| — | — | — | 9.78% | (24.00%) | 1.67% | 5.72% | 3.67% | (9.96%) | (2.66%) |
ROE
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First Advantage Corporation (FA) key facts
- First Advantage Corporation (FA) is a Specialty Business Services company in the Industrials sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- First Advantage Corporation’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $1.6 billion, up 83.0% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, FA traded at $19.60, a market capitalization of $3.4 billion.
- Return on equity was −2.66% and debt-to-equity 1.57.
First Advantage Corporation (FA) Latest News
9 Sep
First Advantage (FA) upgraded to Strong Buy rating by analysts. Upgrade to Strong Buy may increase near-term investor interest and share price momentum.
30 Aug
First Advantage (FA) has a valuation gap explained by its AI margin story. AI margin performance shapes First Advantage valuation trajectory.
15 Aug
First Advantage’s Q2 earnings call highlighted five key analyst questions. Q2 earnings call questions can reveal strategic concerns that moderately affect investor sentiment and short-term performance for First Advantage.
14 Aug
First Advantage (FA) rebounds with strong results. Strong results signal improved financial performance and positive shift in market position for First Advantage.
13 Aug
First Advantage Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial results and business outlook. Quarterly earnings calls deliver financial metrics and guidance that typically drive stock price movements and investor positioning.
10 Aug
First Advantage raised its full-year guidance after Q2 results driven by AI-driven solutions and new enterprise customer wins. Guidance raise plus AI solutions and enterprise wins indicate material positive shift in revenue trajectory and competitive positioning.
First Advantage Corporation (FA) appears among small-cap names where one stock draws positive attention and two others confront headwinds that could pressure performance. Mention of headwinds for FA-linked small-caps can shift near-term sentiment and valuation without altering core operations.
9 Aug
First Advantage Corporation reported strong earnings and raised its guidance, leading to questions on whether the stock remains an attractive investment opportunity. Raised guidance and strong earnings can influence financial performance and near-term investor sentiment but are unlikely to fundamentally alter long-term trajectory.
6 Aug
First Advantage Corp achieved record revenue growth in Q2 2026. Record revenue growth signals strong performance likely to improve market position and investor sentiment.
First Advantage reports bullish Q2 CY2026 results. Bullish quarterly results signal strong financial performance with potential to boost investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
First Advantage Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results and outlook. Earnings call details financial performance with moderate effects on market views.
First Advantage Corporation reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings directly shape investor views on First Advantage's financial trajectory and valuation.
3 Jul
First Advantage (FA) shares rose 15.2% after the company beat Q1 earnings expectations and gained inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 index. Q1 beat and S&P SmallCap 600 inclusion triggered an immediate 15.2% stock gain with moderate longer-term visibility benefits.
2 Jul
First Advantage (FA) joins S&P SmallCap 600 after beating earnings estimates. Index inclusion after earnings beat increases visibility and may attract investor flows but does not alter core operations.
12 Jun
First Advantage (FA) stock significantly outperformed the broader market today on positive company developments. Notable stock outperformance reflects favorable developments with moderate potential to affect near-term sentiment and operations.
11 Jun
First Advantage Corporation will join the S&P SmallCap 600 index. Index inclusion draws passive fund inflows that can lift shares but leaves core operations unchanged.
21 May
First Advantage (FA) reported Q1 earnings, triggering analysis of whether investors should buy, sell or hold the stock based on financial results and outlook. Q1 earnings release offers moderate insight into financial performance and near-term outlook that may sway investor positioning.
20 May
First Advantage reports earnings turnaround and launches share repurchase, prompting fresh valuation assessment of the company amid improved performance and capital return to shareholders. Earnings turnaround and share repurchase constitute major performance recovery and strategic capital allocation that can shift company trajectory and investor sentiment.
19 May
First Advantage (FA) shares sold off amid investor concerns that AI could disrupt its background screening and verification services, pressuring the company's market position and future revenue streams. AI disruption fears directly threaten FA's core operations and could materially shift its competitive standing and investor outlook.
8 May
First Advantage Corporation released Q1 2026 earnings call summary covering financial results, operational highlights, strategic initiatives, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call summary discloses key financial metrics and guidance that significantly influence future performance and investor sentiment.
7 May
First Advantage Corporation (FA) stock is soaring today due to positive developments driving investor enthusiasm. Stock surge reflects major positive catalyst poised to significantly boost FA's market performance and trajectory.
First Advantage Corporation (FA) beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating Q1 earnings and revenue estimates boosts investor sentiment and signals strong financial performance, significantly impacting stock price and market trajectory.
First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) reported strong Q1 CY2026 results, beating analyst expectations. Beating Q1 expectations signals robust financial health, boosting investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
First Advantage Corporation reported First Quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings reports significantly influence financial performance, stock price, and investor sentiment.
31 Mar
First Advantage Corporation (FA) valuation analyzed following a recent conference update and announcement of a new stock buyback program. New buyback program signals management's confidence in undervaluation, likely enhancing investor sentiment and supporting stock performance.
27 Mar
First Advantage Corporation (FA) announces a target of $2 billion in revenue by 2028, outlining aggressive growth plans amid expanding background screening and verification services. FA's $2B revenue target by 2028 is a major strategic goal that could significantly enhance growth trajectory and investor sentiment.
27 Feb
First Advantage Corporation's Q4 2025 earnings call summary details financial results, operational highlights, and future outlook for the background screening provider. Q4 earnings call summary discloses annual financial performance and guidance, significantly influencing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
26 Feb
First Advantage (FA) shares soared over 12% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 earnings, with revenue up 5% to $772 million and adjusted EPS of $0.26 beating estimates, fueled by robust demand in employment screening amid labor market recovery. Earnings beat and raised guidance indicate significant positive momentum for financial performance and investor confidence.
First Advantage Corp (FA) delivered record growth and strategic advancements in Q4 2025 earnings call, highlighting robust financial performance and key operational progress. Record growth combined with strategic advancements positions FA for significant enhancements in market performance and competitive standing.
First Advantage Corporation (FA) beat Q4 earnings and revenue estimates. Topping Q4 earnings and revenue estimates enhances FA's financial standing and investor sentiment significantly.