First Advantage Corporation

Informe acción NasdaqGS:FA

Capitalización de mercado: US$2.8b

First Advantage Crecimiento futuro

Future controles de criterios 3/6

Se prevé un crecimiento anual de los beneficios y los ingresos de First Advantage de 95% y 6.5% por año respectivamente. Se prevé que el BPA crezca en un 96.6% al año. Se espera que la rentabilidad financiera sea de 17.5% en 3 años.

Información clave

95.0%

Tasa de crecimiento de los beneficios

96.59%

Tasa de crecimiento del BPA

Crecimiento de los beneficios de Professional Services15.5%
Tasa de crecimiento de los ingresos6.5%
Rentabilidad financiera futura17.52%
Cobertura de analistas

Good

Última actualización08 May 2026

Actualizaciones recientes sobre el crecimiento futuro

Recent updates

Actualización del análisis 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 del análisis 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 Alpha
Actualización del análisis 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 del análisis 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 del análisis 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 del análisis 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 del análisis 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 del análisis 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 del análisis 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 del análisis 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 del análisis 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 del análisis 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 del análisis 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 Alpha
Seeking 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 Alpha
Artículo 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...
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Nuevo análisis 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 Alpha
Artículo 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...
Artículo de análisis Dec 05

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) Shares Could Be 50% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Key Insights The projected fair value for First Advantage is US$31.52 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...

Previsiones de crecimiento de beneficios e ingresos

NasdaqGS:FA - Estimaciones futuras de los analistas y datos financieros pasados (USD Millions)
FechaIngresosBeneficiosFlujo de caja libreFlujo de caja operativoNúm. de analistas medio
12/31/20281,935N/A307N/A2
12/31/20271,789872212899
12/31/20261,673451772459
3/31/20261,6059166225N/A
12/31/20251,574-35141195N/A
9/30/20251,461-139-444N/A
6/30/20251,251-150-2815N/A
3/31/20251,045-149-289N/A
12/31/2024860-110-428N/A
9/30/20247565142171N/A
6/30/202475725133161N/A
3/31/202475832134163N/A
12/31/202376437135163N/A
9/30/202377443149176N/A
6/30/202377949162188N/A
3/31/202379654183210N/A
12/31/202281065184213N/A
9/30/202281060179208N/A
6/30/202279759161189N/A
3/31/202277048140167N/A
12/31/202171216125149N/A
9/30/20216563197119N/A
6/30/20216001286106N/A
3/31/2021530-97795N/A
12/31/2020509-473654N/A
12/31/201948234N/A72N/A

Previsiones de crecimiento futuro de los analistas

Ingresos vs. Tasa de ahorro: El pronóstico de crecimiento de los beneficios (95% al año) de FA es superior a la tasa de ahorro (3.5%).

Beneficios vs. Mercado: Se prevé que los beneficios (95% al año) de FA crezcan más rápidamente que el mercado US (16.7% al año).

Beneficios de alto crecimiento: Se espera que los beneficios de FA crezcan significativamente en los próximos 3 años.

Ingresos vs. Mercado: Se prevé que los ingresos (6.5% al año) de FA crezcan más despacio que el mercado de US (11.6% al año).

Ingresos de alto crecimiento: Se prevé que los ingresos 6.5% al año) de FA crezcan más despacio que 20% al año.


Previsiones de crecimiento de los beneficios por acción


Rentabilidad financiera futura

ROE futura: Se prevé que la rentabilidad financiera de FA sea baja dentro de 3 años (17.5%).


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Análisis de la empresa y estado de los datos financieros

DatosÚltima actualización (huso horario UTC)
Análisis de la empresa2026/05/11 22:12
Precio de las acciones al final del día2026/05/11 00:00
Beneficios2026/03/31
Ingresos anuales2025/12/31

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.

PaqueteDatosMarco temporalEjemplo Fuente EE.UU. *
Finanzas de la empresa10 años
  • Cuenta de resultados
  • Estado de tesorería
  • Balance
Estimaciones del consenso de analistas+3 años
  • Previsiones financieras
  • Objetivos de precios de los analistas
Precios de mercado30 años
  • Precios de las acciones
  • Dividendos, escisiones y acciones
Propiedad10 años
  • Accionistas principales
  • Información privilegiada
Gestión10 años
  • Equipo directivo
  • Consejo de Administración
Principales avances10 años
  • Anuncios de empresas

* 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

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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.

AnalistaInstitución
Manav PatnaikBarclays
Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Heather BalskyBofA Global Research