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FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP

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πŸ† #1654 by market capEarnings Nov 4US Equity
$17.63β–Ό $0.92 (βˆ’5.22%)
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24hβ–Ό 5.2%
7dβ–Ό 13.4%
14dβ–Ό 18.6%
30dβ–Ό 16.2%
ytdβ–² 21.5%
1yβ–² 17.5%
🏦Market Cap
$3.02B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+83.0%
High Growth
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
36.3%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
14.5%
Healthy
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
1.9x
Cheap
Otter Score
64
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$17.39 – $17.78
52-Week Range
$8.82 – $25.15
Volume
$5.10B
Avg Volume
$6.27B
Shares Outstanding
171.5M
Next Earnings
Dec 6, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.57B
Last Q Revenue
$449M
P/E Ratio
126.9
P/S Ratio
1.9x
EPS (TTM)
$0.15
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
+6.4%

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.

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FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.6Bβ–² +83.0% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
29.9%β–Ό βˆ’37.5% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$141Mβ–Ό βˆ’326.4% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$141Mβ–² +432.1% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
173.2Mβ–² +6.4% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$1.8Bβ–² +$139M YoY
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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

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
64/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$21.65
β–² +22.8% Upside
High Target$25.16
Low Target$17.94
Based on 24 analysts

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