FA Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of FA?

Mariah MellorDirector of Corporation CommunicationsMr. Reddy KarriChief Technology OfficerMs. Stephanie D. GormanVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Scott StaplesChief Executive Officer & DirectorMr. Ron DouglasChief Operating OfficerMr. Jay WangNorth Asia Managing DirectorMs. Joelle M. SmithPres of Data, Technology & ExperienceMr. Steven MarksChief Accounting OfficerMr. Michael E. PilnickChief HR OfficerMs. Joelle SmithPres of Data, Technology & ExperienceMr. David L. GamseyChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentMr. Bret T. Jardine ESQ.Executive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.

NASDAQ : FA

First Advantage

$12.12

0.2796+2.36%

Open: 2:03 PM

69.5

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Stock Price Today

First Advantage Corporation (FA) stock surged +2.36%, trading at $12.12 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $11.84. The stock opened at $11.88, fluctuating between $11.88 and $12.14 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

11.84

Prev. Close

2.11B

Market Cap

11.88

Day Low

-60.6

P/E Ratio

-0.2

EPS (TTM)

0.94

Cash Flow per Share

11.88

Open

174.32M

Number of Shares

12.14

Day High

45.88%

Free Float in %

6.33

Book Value

332.47K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Apr 14, 2026	11.64	12.12	11.59	12.04	814.71K
Apr 13, 2026	10.86	11.67	10.85	11.65	712.68K
Apr 10, 2026	11.10	11.15	10.65	10.93	1.12M
Apr 09, 2026	11.17	11.34	10.63	11.15	875.6K
Apr 08, 2026	11.68	11.80	11.23	11.29	958.19K
Apr 07, 2026	11.14	11.42	10.98	11.28	911.67K
Apr 06, 2026	11.14	11.31	11.00	11.19	876.24K
Apr 02, 2026	10.98	11.49	10.82	11.23	939.32K
Apr 01, 2026	11.97	11.97	11.16	11.18	1.09M
Mar 31, 2026	11.59	11.94	11.52	11.76	1.18M
Mar 30, 2026	11.26	11.72	11.21	11.44	968.06K
Mar 27, 2026	11.13	11.32	10.44	11.15	898.12K
Mar 25, 2026	11.41	11.45	10.67	11.23	738.68K
Mar 24, 2026	11.25	11.44	10.90	11.13	859.14K
Mar 23, 2026	11.04	11.49	10.80	11.27	1.3M
Mar 20, 2026	11.01	11.15	10.63	10.69	2.24M
Mar 19, 2026	10.60	11.28	10.60	10.97	1.26M
Mar 18, 2026	10.49	10.82	10.35	10.65	1.44M
Mar 17, 2026	10.49	10.90	10.46	10.68	1.38M
Mar 16, 2026	10.94	10.94	10.28	10.31	1.53M

Contact Details

Atlanta, GA 30328

United States

https://fadv.com 888 314 9761

About Company

First Advantage Corporation provides technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety, and compliance related to human capital worldwide. 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, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media screening, and global sanctions and licenses; and fleet/vehicle compliance, hiring tax credits and incentives, resident/tenant screening, and investigative research. Its products and solutions are used by personnel in recruiting, human resources, risk, compliance, vendor management, safety, and/or security in global enterprises, mid-sized, and small companies. The company was formerly known as Fastball Intermediate, Inc. and changed its name to First Advantage Corporation in March 2021. First Advantage Corporation was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Company Overview

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) closed at $12.12 USD, gaining $0.28 (2.36%) from the previous close of $11.84. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $8.82 and $19.01. With a market capitalization of about $2.11 billion, First Advantage Corporation is classified as a mid-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.17). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 1.24 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, First Advantage Corporation operates in the Industrials sector and the Specialty Business Services industry. Led by CEO Scott Staples, the company employs approximately 10,000 people and listed since June 23, 2021. First Advantage Corporation provides technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety, and compliance related to human capital worldwide.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 5.49%, SMA50 -12.36%, SMA200 -23.22%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 51.56 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.85 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -38.51% below its high and over 32.54% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 895.52 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 1.23 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

First Advantage Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of -59.94, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.33 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.59 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 11.0, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

First Advantage Corporation last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $26.35. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 20.81% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.01. The next quarter is forecast at $0.26. Next year's EPS is expected at $7.75. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 2 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $18.00 to $15.00. The high target offers 49.5% upside. The low target suggests 24.58% downside. The mean target is $16.50. This offers 37.04% upside. First Advantage Corporation earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended November 06, 2025, missed forecasts by -94.73%. The prior quarter beat by 12.5%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 0.0% in August 08, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

First Advantage Corporation has 173.99 million shares outstanding. The public float is 79.82 million shares, elevated short interest at 13.56% of float. This equals 10.83 million shares. The short ratio is 12.88 days. Institutional investors hold 112.05% of the float. Insiders own 3.4%. Staples Scott holds 3.80 million shares, Jaeger Joseph K. has 680.08 thousand shares and GAMSEY DAVID L has 558.56 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 2.64 thousand shares across 3 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, First Advantage generated $763.76M in revenue, or $5.22 per share. Gross margin was 25.96%, operating margin 10.67%, and net profit margin 4.88%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 2.29% and ROE at 4.11%.
On valuation metrics, First Advantage trades at a P/E of -59.94, P/S of 1.33 and P/B of 1.59. The current ratio is 2.44 and quick ratio is 2.44. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is 26.34 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.01, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 21.46.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, First Advantage posted revenue of $763.76M, down slightly from $810.02M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $198.25M (margin 25.96%). Operating income was $81.52M (margin 10.7%). Net income was$37.29M (EPS $0.26).
The company ended the quarter with $213.91M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $567.74M, and net debt of $353.83M. Total assets were $1.63B, with equity of $906.73M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $162.82M, free cash flow of $135.12M, and capital expenditures of - $27.70M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that First Advantage Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 1.5%, with price expected at $12.22 by April 28, 2026, within a range of $11.34 to $13.05 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 164.62%, reaching $31.86 by July 13, 2026, with a range of $30.33 to $34.24. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -25.58%, with price at $8.96 by April 14, 2027, within a range of $0.00 to $8.70.

Key Takeaways

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) shares are flat -2.62% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows First Advantage Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of -59.94. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Overweight territory and a mean price target of $27.86, suggesting 131.4% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (1.5% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (164.62% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-25.58% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current First Advantage Corporation (FA) stock price?

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) stock price is $12.12 in the last trading session. During the trading session, FA stock reached the peak price of $12.14 while $11.88 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in FA stock occurred in the recent session was 2.36% while the dollar amount for the price change in FA stock was $0.28.

FA's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed FA is part of Specialty Business Services industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. First Advantage Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of FA?

Mariah Mellor
Director of Corporation Communications
Mr. Reddy Karri
Chief Technology Officer
Ms. Stephanie D. Gorman
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Scott Staples
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Ron Douglas
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Jay Wang
North Asia Managing Director
Ms. Joelle M. Smith
Pres of Data, Technology & Experience
Mr. Steven Marks
Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Michael E. Pilnick
Chief HR Officer
Ms. Joelle Smith
Pres of Data, Technology & Experience
Mr. David L. Gamsey
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
Mr. Bret T. Jardine ESQ.
Executive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.

How FA did perform over past 52-week?

FA's closing price is 36.51% higher than its 52-week low of $8.82 where as its distance from 52-week high of $19.01 is -36.66%.

How many employees does FA have?

Number of FA employees currently stands at 10,000.

Link for FA official website?

Official Website of FA is: https://fadv.com

How do I contact FA?

FA could be contacted at phone 888 314 9761 and can also be accessed through its website. FA operates from 1 Concourse Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30328, United States.

How many shares of FA are traded daily?

FA stock volume for the day was 332.47K shares. The average number of FA shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.24M.

What is the market cap of FA currently?

The market value of FA currently stands at $2.11B with its latest stock price at $12.12 and 174.32M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	10000
Beta	1.22
Sales or Revenue	$763.76M
5Y Sales Change%	0.682%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Specialty Business Services

FA Company Profile and Key Details

First Advantage

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Stock Price Today

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Contact Details

About Company

Company Information

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Technical Performance

Valuation Metrics

Dividend & Fair Value

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Price Forecast & Outlook

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Company Overview

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Dividend & Fair Value

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Technical Performance

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Valuation Metrics

Key Takeaways

Price Forecast & Outlook