First Advantage (FA) Resumen de Acciones
First Advantage Corporation ofrece soluciones de verificación de antecedentes laborales, identidad digital y verificación a nivel internacional. Saber más
| Puntuación del snowflake | |
|---|---|
| Valoración | 3/6 |
| Crecimiento futuro | 3/6 |
| Rendimiento pasado | 2/6 |
| Salud financiera | 1/6 |
| Dividendos | 0/6 |
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Historial de precios y rendimiento
| Precios históricos de las acciones | |
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| Precio actual de la acción | US$16.49 |
| Máximo en las últimas 52 semanas | US$18.55 |
| Mínimo de 52 semanas | US$8.82 |
| Beta | 1.22 |
| Cambio en 1 mes | 10.89% |
| Variación en 3 meses | 54.40% |
| Cambio de 1 año | -7.72% |
| Variación en 3 años | 16.70% |
| Variación en 5 años | n/a |
| Variación desde la OPV | -16.29% |
Noticias y actualizaciones recientes
Actualización de narrativa • Jun 05
FA: Cash Returns And 2026 Guidance Will Drive Future Earnings Repricing
Analysts have raised their price target on First Advantage from $15.00 to approximately $18.14, citing updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News First Advantage reported Q1 2026 revenue of $385.2 million, an 8.6% year over year increase, and non GAAP EPS of $0.26, which was 25.2% above analyst consensus, according to recent earnings coverage.
Actualización de narrativa • May 21
FA: Buyback Plan Will Support Stronger Outlook Than 2026 Guidance
Analysts have raised their price target for First Advantage to $17 from $13, citing updated fair value analysis that incorporates slightly revised assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News First Advantage reaffirmed full year 2026 revenue guidance in a range of US$1,625 million to US$1,700 million, which provides a sense of the scale management is targeting for the year (Corporate Guidance).Recent updates
Actualización de narrativa • Jun 05
FA: Cash Returns And 2026 Guidance Will Drive Future Earnings Repricing
Analysts have raised their price target on First Advantage from $15.00 to approximately $18.14, citing updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News First Advantage reported Q1 2026 revenue of $385.2 million, an 8.6% year over year increase, and non GAAP EPS of $0.26, which was 25.2% above analyst consensus, according to recent earnings coverage.Actualización de narrativa • May 21
FA: Buyback Plan Will Support Stronger Outlook Than 2026 Guidance
Analysts have raised their price target for First Advantage to $17 from $13, citing updated fair value analysis that incorporates slightly revised assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News First Advantage reaffirmed full year 2026 revenue guidance in a range of US$1,625 million to US$1,700 million, which provides a sense of the scale management is targeting for the year (Corporate Guidance).Actualización de narrativa • May 02
FA: Buyback Plan And 2026 Guidance Will Support Steady Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for First Advantage to $13.00, reflecting updated views on slightly lower discount and future P/E assumptions, along with modestly adjusted expectations for revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News First Advantage issued earnings guidance for full year 2026, expecting revenue in a range of US$1.625b to US$1.7b (Key Developments).
Actualización de narrativa • Apr 17
FA: Buybacks And 2026 Outlook Will Support Margin Expansion And Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on First Advantage to $17.00, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly stronger profit margin, a marginally lower discount rate, and a slightly reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News First Advantage Corporation announced a share repurchase program of up to US$100 million of its common stock, funded with existing cash, with no expiration date for the program (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Apr 13
First Advantage: Upgrade To Buy On Improved Fundamentals As Valuation Stayed Depressed
Summary First Advantage is upgraded to Buy as execution drives growth despite a weak hiring environment. FA’s Sterling integration is complete, with retention improving to 97% and cost synergies reaching a $55M run rate. Enterprise wins and cross-sell momentum signal increasing customer trust and larger, more bundled deals. FA trades at 8.7x forward PE—historically low—while the earnings growth outlook brightens, presenting a compelling risk-reward. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaActualización de narrativa • Apr 03
FA: 2026 Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Margins And Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on First Advantage from $20 to $17 as they factor in updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News First Advantage issued earnings guidance for full year 2026, with expected revenue in a range of $1,625 million to $1,700 million (company guidance).Actualización de narrativa • Mar 20
FA: Share Repurchases And 2026 Guidance Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Analysts have revised their 12 month price target for First Advantage to $15.00 from $17.57, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News First Advantage issued full year 2026 earnings guidance, with expected revenue in the range of US$1.625b to US$1.7b (company guidance).Actualización de narrativa • Mar 06
FA: Buyback Plan And 2026 Guidance Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on First Advantage from $14.19 to $13.00, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth expectations, profit margins, and the P/E multiple they are willing to apply. What's in the News First Advantage issued full year 2026 earnings guidance, with revenue expected in a range of US$1.625b to US$1.7b (company guidance).Actualización de narrativa • Feb 19
FA: Stable Assumptions And Higher Future P/E Will Support Earnings Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target for First Advantage to $17.57, with the change reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate and future P/E, while keeping fair value, revenue growth, and profit margin estimates broadly consistent with prior views. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Model fair value remains at $17.57, with no change from the prior estimate.Artículo de análisis • Feb 10
Take Care Before Jumping Onto First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) Even Though It's 28% Cheaper
First Advantage Corporation ( NASDAQ:FA ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very...Actualización de narrativa • Feb 04
FA: Refined 2025 Guidance And Synergies Will Support Earnings Upside
Analysts now hold their fair value estimate for First Advantage steady at US$17.57 per share, with only small tweaks to assumptions, such as a slightly higher discount rate and a modestly higher future P/E multiple, shaping this latest price target update. What's in the News First Advantage narrowed its full year 2025 earnings guidance, refining the ranges it had provided a year ago.Actualización de narrativa • Jan 21
FA: Refined 2025 Synergies Will Support Stronger Margins And Upside Potential
Narrative Update on First Advantage Analysts have held their price target for First Advantage steady at US$20.00, as they balance a lower assumed revenue growth rate of 8.95% with a higher projected profit margin of 12.05% and a more conservative future P/E of 19.73x. What's in the News First Advantage refined its full year 2025 earnings guidance, with updated ranges that have midpoints at or above the original guidance midpoint.Actualización de narrativa • Jan 07
FA: Refined 2025 Guidance And Synergies Will Support Earnings Upside
Analysts have maintained their price target for First Advantage broadly in line with prior views at about US$17.57. Small adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate and assumed future P/E reflect updated risk and valuation assumptions rather than a major change in outlook.Actualización de narrativa • Dec 21
FA Synergy Progress And Tighter 2025 Guidance Will Support Earnings Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on First Advantage slightly higher, from $17.43 to $17.57. They cite modest improvements in projected profitability and valuation multiples, despite slightly softer revenue growth assumptions and a lower discount rate.Artículo de análisis • Dec 19
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By First Advantage Corporation's (NASDAQ:FA) 25% Share Price Surge
First Advantage Corporation ( NASDAQ:FA ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 25...Actualización de narrativa • Dec 07
FA Synergy Benefits And Tighter Guidance Range Will Support Stronger Earnings
Narrative Update on First Advantage Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on First Advantage to approximately $17.43. This reflects slightly lower perceived risk and marginally improved valuation assumptions, while growth and profitability forecasts remain largely unchanged.Actualización de narrativa • Nov 23
FA: Rising Synergy Benefits Will Drive Improved Earnings Outlook
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for First Advantage, decreasing it from $17.86 to $17.43. They cited modest reductions in projected revenue growth and profit margins as the reason for this change.Actualización de narrativa • Nov 08
FA: Improved Margins And Synergies Will Drive Renewed Upside Momentum
Analysts have lowered their price target for First Advantage from $19.14 to $17.86. This reflects moderated expectations for revenue growth and a higher discount rate, even as improved profit margins provide some offset.Artículo de análisis • Jul 08
Is First Advantage (NASDAQ:FA) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Artículo de análisis • May 16
First Advantage Corporation's (NASDAQ:FA) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 31% Share Price Bounce
First Advantage Corporation ( NASDAQ:FA ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 31...Artículo de análisis • May 06
Are Investors Undervaluing First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) By 46%?
Key Insights First Advantage's estimated fair value is US$27.57 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Artículo de análisis • Mar 05
Why We're Not Concerned Yet About First Advantage Corporation's (NASDAQ:FA) 27% Share Price Plunge
First Advantage Corporation ( NASDAQ:FA ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Artículo de análisis • Jan 28
First Advantage (NASDAQ:FA) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Artículo de análisis • Dec 23
Market Participants Recognise First Advantage Corporation's (NASDAQ:FA) Revenues
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Professional Services industry in the United States have...Seeking Alpha • Nov 26
First Advantage: Larger Scale Doesn't Mean Much If Growth Is Poor
Summary Maintain a hold rating on First Advantage due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and increased leverage post-merger with STER. Despite the larger scale of the merger, the growth outlook remains unchanged, with continued poor base revenue and hiring demand. The combined entity's balance sheet is now highly leveraged, raising concerns about liquidity if the negative macro backdrop persists. Given the unchanged demand profile and higher leverage, FA's valuation is unlikely to see the upside, justifying a neutral stance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 12
First Advantage: Sterling Acquisition Leads To Leveraged Balance Sheet, Poor Returns
Summary First Advantage Corporation's acquisition of Sterling Check led to a leveraged balance sheet and overvalued shares, impacting capital returns negatively. The company aims to integrate Sterling, achieve cost synergies, and focus on deleveraging to improve financial stability and future growth prospects. Despite strong industry positioning, high leverage and limited capital returns make First Advantage less attractive for long-term investors. Current valuation metrics based on recent Q3 earnings indicate that First Advantage shares are not cheap, trading above historical averages, and reducing their investment appeal. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaArtículo de análisis • Oct 23
First Advantage (NASDAQ:FA) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Artículo de análisis • Sep 16
Are Investors Undervaluing First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) By 47%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, First Advantage fair value estimate is US$37.15 First...
Nueva narrativa • Sep 09
Sterling Acquisition And AI Investments Set To Skyrocket Revenue And Margins
Significant potential revenue growth from the Sterling acquisition and improved net margins through cost savings and operational efficiencies.Artículo de análisis • Aug 15
There May Be Some Bright Spots In First Advantage's (NASDAQ:FA) Earnings
The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from First Advantage Corporation ( NASDAQ:FA ), despite the...Artículo de análisis • Aug 07
With First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
First Advantage Corporation's ( NASDAQ:FA ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 74.2x might make it look like a...Artículo de análisis • Jun 25
Does First Advantage (NASDAQ:FA) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Artículo de análisis • Jun 01
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA)?
While First Advantage Corporation ( NASDAQ:FA ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share...Artículo de análisis • May 12
First Advantage Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Shareholders might have noticed that First Advantage Corporation ( NASDAQ:FA ) filed its first-quarter result this time...Artículo de análisis • Apr 23
Market Participants Recognise First Advantage Corporation's (NASDAQ:FA) Earnings
First Advantage Corporation's ( NASDAQ:FA ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 60.3x might make it look like a...Artículo de análisis • Mar 30
Is There An Opportunity With First Advantage Corporation's (NASDAQ:FA) 38% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, First Advantage fair value estimate is US$26.11 Current share...Seeking Alpha • Mar 19
Sterling Check Is An Attractive Merger Arbitrage
Summary Sterling Check is a digital identity services firm that specializes in background checks and employment verifications. The company has agreed to be acquired by First Advantage Corporation in a cash and shares deal. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024 and offers a potential 9.3% internal rate of return for investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaArtículo de análisis • Feb 29
Why First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) Could Be Worth Watching
First Advantage Corporation ( NASDAQ:FA ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise...Rentabilidad de los accionistas
| FA | US Professional Services | Mercado US | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% |
| 1Y | -7.7% | -22.0% | 23.5% |
Rentabilidad vs. Industria: FA superó a la industria US Professional Services, que obtuvo un rendimiento del -22% el año pasado.
Rentabilidad vs. Mercado: FA obtuvo unos resultados inferiores a los del mercado US, que fueron del 23.5% el año pasado.
Volatilidad de los precios
| FA volatility | |
|---|---|
| FA Average Weekly Movement | 9.0% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 7.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Precio estable de las acciones: FA no ha tenido una volatilidad de precios significativa en los últimos 3 meses en comparación con el mercado US.
Volatilidad a lo largo del tiempo: La volatilidad semanal de FA (9%) se ha mantenido estable durante el año pasado.
Acerca de la empresa
| Fundada | Empleados | CEO | Página web |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9,500 | Scott Staples | fadv.com |
First Advantage Corporation ofrece soluciones de verificación de antecedentes laborales, identidad digital y verificación a escala internacional. Ofrece productos y soluciones previos a la contratación, como la comprobación de antecedentes penales, la detección de drogas/salud, la detección de personal ampliada, la canalización del FBI, la comprobación de identidad y las herramientas biométricas de mitigación del fraude, la verificación del historial educativo/laboral, los registros de conductores y el cumplimiento normativo, las credenciales sanitarias, la detección de ejecutivos y otros productos de detección. La empresa también ofrece soluciones posteriores a la incorporación, como supervisión de antecedentes penales, verificación I-9, sanciones sanitarias, registros de vehículos de motor, detección de redes sociales y sanciones y licencias globales; y productos adyacentes que comprenden conformidad de flotas/vehículos, créditos e incentivos fiscales a la contratación e investigación.
Resumen de fundamentos de First Advantage Corporation
| Estadísticas fundamentales de FA | |
|---|---|
| Capitalización bursátil | US$2.83b |
| Beneficios(TTM) | US$8.54m |
| Ingresos (TTM) | US$1.61b |
331.3x
Ratio precio-beneficio (PE)1.8x
Ratio precio-ventas (PS)¿Está FA sobrevalorada?
Ver valor justo y análisis de valoraciónBeneficios e Ingresos
| Cuenta de resultados (TTM) de FA | |
|---|---|
| Ingresos | US$1.61b |
| Coste de los ingresos | US$874.15m |
| Beneficio bruto | US$730.85m |
| Otros gastos | US$722.31m |
| Beneficios | US$8.54m |
Últimos beneficios comunicados
Mar 31, 2026
Próxima fecha de beneficios
n/a
| Beneficios por acción (BPA) | 0.05 |
| Margen bruto | 45.54% |
| Margen de beneficio neto | 0.53% |
| Ratio deuda/patrimonio | 159.1% |
¿Cómo se ha desempeñado FA a largo plazo?
Ver rendimiento histórico y comparativaAnálisis de la empresa y estado de los datos financieros
| Datos | Última actualización (huso horario UTC) |
|---|---|
| Análisis de la empresa | 2026/06/15 09:33 |
| Precio de las acciones al final del día | 2026/06/12 00:00 |
| Beneficios | 2026/03/31 |
| Ingresos anuales | 2025/12/31 |
Fuentes de datos
Los datos utilizados en nuestro análisis de empresas proceden de S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Los siguientes datos se utilizan en nuestro modelo de análisis para generar este informe. Los datos están normalizados, lo que puede introducir un retraso desde que la fuente está disponible.
| Paquete | Datos | Marco temporal | Ejemplo Fuente EE.UU. * |
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| Finanzas de la empresa | 10 años |
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| Estimaciones del consenso de analistas | +3 años |
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| Precios de mercado | 30 años |
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| Propiedad | 10 años |
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| Gestión | 10 años |
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| Principales avances | 10 años |
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* Ejemplo para valores de EE.UU., para no EE.UU. se utilizan formularios y fuentes normativas equivalentes.
A menos que se especifique lo contrario, todos los datos financieros se basan en un periodo anual, pero se actualizan trimestralmente. Esto se conoce como datos de los últimos doce meses (TTM) o de los últimos doce meses (LTM). Más información.
Modelo de análisis y copo de nieve
Los detalles del modelo de análisis utilizado para generar este informe están disponibles en nuestra página de Github, también tenemos guías sobre cómo utilizar nuestros informes y tutoriales en Youtube.
Conozca al equipo de talla mundial que diseñó y construyó el modelo de análisis Simply Wall St.
Métricas industriales y sectoriales
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Fuentes analistas
First Advantage Corporation está cubierta por 11 analistas. 9 de esos analistas presentaron las estimaciones de ingresos o ganancias utilizadas como datos para nuestro informe. Las estimaciones de los analistas se actualizan a lo largo del día.
| Analista | Institución |
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| Manav Patnaik | Barclays |
| Jeffrey Silber | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Heather Balsky | BofA Global Research |