FA — First Advantage Corporation stock price, charts and financials

QT61First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) is a Industrials company in the Specialty Business Services industry. QuoTrend tracks its price, financials, earnings, analyst ratings and insider trades.

Latest market price
20.64
+0.25+1.23%
FAQT61First Advantage Corporation·NASDAQ
20.64+1.23%
Earnings
Up 1.2% — Earnings due 2026-08-06 — pre-report positioning.
Medium confidence
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Snapshot
Index-P/E-EPS (ttm)-0.91Insider Own-Shs Outstand171.54MPerf Week1.90%
Market Cap3.50BForward P/E14.24EPS next Y1.43Insider Trans-0.01%Shs Float77.68MPerf Month-0.68%
Enterprise Value5.33BPEG19.85EPS next Q-Inst Own-Short Float8.36%Perf Quarter57.21%
Income-148.00MP/S3.34EPS this Y234.51%Inst Trans-Short Ratio9.27Perf Half Y51.04%
Sales1.05BP/B2.70EPS next Y17.00%ROA0.23%Short Interest14.34MPerf YTD40.33%
Book/sh7.54P/C15.48EPS next 5Y20.31%ROE0.66%52W High23.06 -10.49%Perf Year17.93%
Cash/sh1.32P/FCF15.56EPS past 3/5Y-ROIC4.49%52W Low8.93 131.18%Perf 3Y33.97%
Dividend Est.1.50 (7.27%)EV/EBITDA35.80Sales past 3/5Y24.79% 25.33%Gross Margin36.26%Volatility5.48% 4.53%Perf 5Y7.54%
Dividend TTM-EV/Sales5.10EPS Y/Y TTM-22.97%Oper. Margin9.95%ATR (14)1.02Perf 10Y-
Dividend Ex-DateAug 18, 2023Quick Ratio2.65Sales Y/Y TTM21.63%Profit Margin0.53%RSI (14)54.35Recom2.42
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y-Current Ratio2.65EPS Q/Q52.94%SMA20-0.81%Beta1.14Target Price18.00
Payout1.55%Debt/Eq1.59Sales Q/Q8.45%SMA5012.01%Rel Volume0.64Prev Close20.39
Employees9,500LT Debt/Eq1.59EarningsAug 06SMA20042.22%Avg Volume1.72MPrice20.64
IPO DateJun 23, 2021Option/ShortYes / YesEPS/Sales Surpr.25.28% 3.38%Net Debt/EBITDA4.47Volume1,107,473Change1.23%
Analyst Ratings
DateActionAnalystRatingTarget
Aug-03-26ReiteratedRBC CapitalSector Perform$21
May-08-26ReiteratedStifel Nicolaus$15$18
Mar-06-26UpgradeBarclaysEqual WeightOverweight$20$15
Apr-10-25DowngradeBarclaysOverweightEqual Weight
Mar-03-25ReiteratedBMO CapitalOutperform$22
Feb-28-25ReiteratedBarclaysOverweight$20
Oct-10-24DowngradeWolfe ResearchOutperformPeer Perform
Sep-25-24ReiteratedCitigroupNeutral$21
Mar-14-24ReiteratedStifel Nicolaus$21
Mar-01-23DowngradeRBC CapitalOutperformSector Perform
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Company

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.

Ownership

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Financial Statements
DataTimeframe
Line Item (USD, M)
TTM
FY 2025
12/31/2025
FY 2024
12/31/2024
FY 2023
12/31/2023
FY 2022
12/31/2022
FY 2021
12/31/2021
FY 2020
12/31/2020
FY 2019
12/31/2019
FY 2008
12/31/2008
Total Revenue1,0461,574860764810712509482780
Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A5541,104449387409352261245283
Gross Profit491471411377401360249236497
Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other1722362641171171087885274
Research and Development7906449524635330
Other Operating Expense2939314612913814213826151
Operating Income-54141-62829464-292121
Interest Expense95169523392548523
Unusual Expense
Non-Operating Income (Expense)0-10000-14-221105
Net Income Before Taxes-149-37-115488525-7241224
Income Taxes0-2-41120912786
Consolidated Net Income-148-35-110376516-843435
Net Income From Continuing Operations-148-35-110376516-843439
Net Income-148-35-110376516-843435
EPS (Recurring)-0.91-0.20-0.740.260.430.11-0.550.220.59
EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries)-0.91-0.20-0.740.260.430.11-0.550.220.59
EPS (Diluted)-0.91-0.20-0.740.260.430.11-0.550.220.59
EBITDA14938083211233195135119115
Other After Tax Adjustments
Stock Option Compensation Expense
Price To Earnings Ratio63.7330.23173.09
Price To Sales Ratio3.411.603.253.122.414.09
Gross Margin46.9429.9247.7949.3549.5150.5648.9248.9663.72
Operating Margin-5.168.96-7.2110.7311.608.99-0.3919.0915.51
Net Margin-14.15-2.22-12.794.848.022.25-16.507.054.49
Shares Outstanding17317314914415015315315359
Market Capitalization3,5712,5142,7912,3861,9502,913
Operating Lease Expense
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Insider Trading Volume
$24.36$20.01$15.65$11.30$6.94 Close Price0.00K90.25K180.50K270.75K361.01KUSD Trades VolumeAugSepOctNovDec2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Insider Trading
InsiderRelationshipDateTransactionCost#SharesValue ($)#Shares TotalSEC Form 4
Clark James LindseyDirectorJun 08 '26Sale15.694,92177,21056,844Jun 10
Jardine Bret TChief Legal OfficerMay 12 '26Sale16.1268210,9947,008May 13
Smith Joelle MPresidentMay 11 '26Option Exercise0.0024,905044,298May 13
Nairne DouglasGlobal Chief Operating OfficerMay 11 '26Option Exercise0.00715047,457May 13
Jardine Bret TChief Legal OfficerMay 11 '26Option Exercise0.0097607,984May 13
Smith Joelle MPresidentMay 07 '26Sale15.0023,334350,01219,393May 08
Nairne DouglasGlobal Chief Operating OfficerMar 04 '25Option Exercise0.00742022,457Mar 13
Jardine Bret TChief Legal OfficerMar 05 '26Sale12.096007,2547,008Mar 06
Jardine Bret TChief Legal OfficerMar 04 '26Sale12.321,09013,4297,008Mar 06
Nairne DouglasGlobal Chief Operating OfficerMar 04 '26Option Exercise0.00743046,742Mar 06
Jardine Bret TChief Legal OfficerMar 04 '26Option Exercise0.0092907,937Mar 06
Jardine Bret TChief Legal OfficerMar 03 '26Option Exercise0.001,68608,694Mar 04
Nairne DouglasGlobal Chief Operating OfficerMar 02 '26Buy11.869,000106,74045,257Mar 03
Marks Steven IrwinChief Financial OfficerFeb 28 '26Option Exercise0.004,737035,876Mar 03
Jardine Bret TChief Legal OfficerNov 17 '25Sale13.1395412,5266,825Nov 18
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