First Advantage Corporation (FA)
NASDAQ: FATechnologyEDP ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
FA stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $3.16B
- P/E (TTM)
- 131.21
- Forward P/E
- 12.20
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.14
- Dividend yield
- None
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 18, 2023
- 52-week range
- 8.82 – 25.15
- Day range
- 18.13 – 18.43
- Volume / Avg
- 2.63M / 2.00M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 171.75M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
FA stock today
Shares of First Advantage (FA) finished lower on Oct 7 at $18.37, a drop of 0.65% or $0.12 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 27.0% below their 52-week high of $25.15, set on Aug 7, 2026 and 108.3% above the 52-week low of $8.82, in the middle of the past year's range. FA is up 26.4% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 22.0%.
At 131.2x trailing earnings, First Advantage trades above the peer-group median of 24.0x. Its forward P/E of 12.2x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. First Advantage's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026.
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About First Advantage
Company profileFirst Advantage Corporation provides employment background screening, digital identity, and verification solutions internationally. It offers pre-onboarding products and solutions, such as criminal background checks, drug/health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity checks and biometric fraud mitigation tools, education/work history verification, driver records and compliance, healthcare credentials, executive screening, and other screening products. The company also provides post-onboarding solutions, including criminal records monitoring, I-9 verification, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media screening, and global sanctions and licenses; and adjacent products comprising fleet/vehicle compliance, hiring tax credits and incentives, and investigative research.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- EDP Services
- CEO
- Mr. Scott D Staples
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA
- Employees
- 9,500
- IPO year
- 2021
- Website
- fadv.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, First Advantage generated $1.57 billion in revenue, up 83.0% from fiscal 2024, its 2nd consecutive year of revenue growth. First Advantage reported a net loss of $34.8 million, compared with a loss of $110.3 million a year earlier. Operating margin was 8.4%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.57B | $860.21M | $763.76M | $810.02M | $712.29M |
| Growth | +83.02% | +12.63% | -5.71% | +13.72% | +47.85% |
| Net income | $-34.82M | $-110.27M | $37.29M | $64.60M | $16.05M |
| EPS (diluted) | $-0.20 | $-0.74 | $0.26 | $0.43 | $0.11 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (10 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$26.25+42.90%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 3
- Hold 4
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.32
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 6, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.10 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.00
- Last payment
- $1.50
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 18, 2023
First Advantage peers
Technology sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFLife360 Inc. | 41.24 | -0.33% | $3.36B | vs FA |
| NTCTNetScout Systems Inc. | 40.07 | -2.24% | $2.91B | vs FA |
| PAGSPagSeguro Digital Ltd. Class A | 10.51 | -1.96% | $2.90B | vs FA |
| AGYSAgilysys Inc. | 101.92 | +3.17% | $2.87B | vs FA |
| LFTOLiftoff Mobile Inc. | 15.82 | +2.13% | $2.68B | vs FA |
| STNEStoneCo Ltd. Class A | 11.51 | -0.95% | $2.65B | vs FA |
| INFQInfleqtion Inc. | 11.64 | -7.18% | $2.62B | vs FA |
| CARGCarGurus Inc. Class A | 28.77 | +0.14% | $2.56B | vs FA |
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First Advantage stock FAQ
What is First Advantage's stock price today?
FA last traded at $18.37 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.65% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does First Advantage pay a dividend?
Yes. First Advantage pays $0.00 per share annually. The most recent dividend of $1.50 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 18, 2023.
When is First Advantage's next earnings date?
First Advantage is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.32.
What is FA's P/E ratio?
FA trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 131.21 and a forward P/E of 12.20, compared with a median of 24.0 for its closest peers.
Who is First Advantage's CEO?
Mr. Scott D Staples is the chief executive officer of First Advantage Corporation, which has about 9,500 employees.
What is the FA 52-week high?
The 52-week high for FA is $25.15 and the 52-week low is $8.82. The stock is currently 27.0% below its high.