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FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP

FANASDAQ
πŸ† #1139 by market capEarnings Nov 4US Equity
$21.17β–Ό $2.17 (βˆ’10.26%)
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🏦Market Cap
$3.63B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+32.9%
High Growth
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
45.2%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
11.8%
Healthy
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
2.4x
Cheap
Otter Score
58
Weak
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Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$20.88 – $21.35
52-Week Range
$8.82 – $25.15
Volume
$5.10B
Avg Volume
$6.27B
Shares Outstanding
171.5M
Next Earnings
Oct 19, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.57B
Last Q Revenue
$449M
P/E Ratio
161.1
P/S Ratio
2.4x
EPS (TTM)
$0.14
Dividend Yield
0.00%

Why Investors Own FA

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up -1.8% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 58% gross margin and 22% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

Financial Trends

Revenue (TTM)
$1.57Bβ–² +1.8% YoY
Gross Margin (TTM)
58.1%β–² +3.5% YoY
Operating Income (TTM)
$472Mβ–² +1.8% YoY
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$353Mβ–² +1.8% YoY

About FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP

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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Otter Score Breakdown

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Overall Score
Weak
58/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$26.00
β–² +22.8% Upside
High Target$30.21
Low Target$21.54
Based on 24 analysts

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