First Advantage's transformative Sterling acquisition has tripled revenue and is now yielding operating leverage, with operating margin expanding from 2.1% in 2025Q1 to 12.7% in 2026Q2. The company generates robust free cash flow (FCF margin 15.4% in 2026Q2) d...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 6, 2026 | $0.35+20.1% vs $0.29 | $449M+8.1% vs $415M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $0.26+23.8% vs $0.21 | $385M+3.4% vs $373M |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | $0.30+15.4% vs $0.26 | $420M+7.2% vs $392M |
Q4 2025 Nov 6, 2025 | $0.30+7.1% vs $0.28 | $409M+4.2% vs $392M |
First Advantage Co. (NYSE: FA - Get Free Report) has received a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the six research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, three have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the
The trend for the past half year is still for First Advantage to head higher, but this trend looks like it could be broken with the more recent sideways price action. FA posted strong quarterly results and FY2026 guidance was raised, but a shareholder's decision to sell 12.5M shares kneecapped an attempt to rally higher. Earnings growth has been solid, but an argument can be made that it is not as fast as needed, and that is before a potential slowdown.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for First Advantage Corporation (FA)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.09 | $3.1B | -90.45 | 83.02% | -2.21% | -2.66% | 0% | |
| $138.37 | $4.63B | 4324.06 | 22.65% | 1.01% | 2.56% | — | |
| $140.00 | $16.45B | 26.32 | 6.92% | 10.73% | 14.59% | — | |
| $63.44 | $12.16B | 27.34 | 9.38% | 17.32% | 17.82% | — | |
| $163.88 | $21.33B | 25.25 | 6.63% | 28.24% | — | — | |
| $335.13 | $8.66B | 28.40 | -3.97% | 38.32% | 26.82% | — |
First Advantage Corporation (FA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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First Advantage Corporation (FA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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First Advantage Corporation (FA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
First Advantage Corporation (FA) reported $1.66B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 899% increase from $166.5M in 2003.
First Advantage Corporation (FA) grew revenue by 83.0% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, First Advantage Corporation (FA) is profitable, generating $25.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (-2.2% net margin).
First Advantage Corporation (FA) does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
First Advantage Corporation (FA) has a return on equity (ROE) of -2.7%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
First Advantage Corporation (FA) generated $240.9M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
