First Advantage Corporation

Informe acción NasdaqGS:FA

Capitalización de mercado: US$2.7b

First Advantage Dirección

Dirección controles de criterios 3/4

El CEO de First Advantage es Scott Staples , nombrado en Apr 2017, tiene una permanencia de 9.08 años. compensación anual total es $1.28M, compuesta por 54.6% salario y 45.4% primas, incluidas acciones y opciones de la empresa. posee directamente un 2.23% de las acciones de la empresa, por valor de $59.44M. La antigüedad media del equipo directivo y de la junta directiva es de 1.5 años y 4.9 años, respectivamente.

Información clave

Scott Staples

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

US$1.3m

Compensación total

Porcentaje del salario del CEO54.59%
Permanencia del CEO9.1yrs
Participación del CEO2.2%
Permanencia media de la dirección1.5yrs
Promedio de permanencia en la Junta Directiva4.9yrs

Actualizaciones recientes de la dirección

Recent updates

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 Alpha
Actualización 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 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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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 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...

Análisis de compensación del CEO

¿Cómo ha cambiado la remuneración de Scott Staples en comparación con los beneficios de First Advantage?
FechaCompensación totalSalarioIngresos de la empresa
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$9m

Dec 31 2025US$1mUS$700k

-US$35m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$139m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$150m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$149m

Dec 31 2024US$4mUS$617k

-US$110m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$5m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$25m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$32m

Dec 31 2023US$705kUS$600k

US$37m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$43m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$49m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$54m

Dec 31 2022US$758kUS$600k

US$65m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$60m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$59m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$48m

Dec 31 2021US$7mUS$600k

US$16m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$31m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$12m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$9m

Dec 31 2020US$6mUS$450k

-US$47m

Compensación vs. Mercado: La compensación total de Scott($USD1.28M) está por debajo de la media de empresas de tamaño similar en el mercado US ($USD7.12M).

Compensación vs. Ingresos: La compensación de Scott ha sido consistente con los resultados de la empresa en el último año.


CEO

Scott Staples (60 yo)

9.1yrs
Permanencia
US$1,282,350
Compensación

Mr. Scott Staples serves as the Chief Executive Officer of First Advantage Corporation since April 2017 and serves as it’s Director. Mr. Staples Co-Founded MindTree Limited in 1999 and served as its Presid...


Equipo directivo

NombrePosiciónPermanenciaCompensaciónPropiedad
Scott Staples
CEO & Director9.1yrsUS$1.28m2.23%
$ 59.4m
Joelle Smith
President1.7yrsUS$1.11m0.011%
$ 301.9k
Steven Marks
Executive VP & CFO1.5yrsUS$732.35k0.020%
$ 532.2k
Douglas Nairne
Global Chief Operating Officer1.5yrsUS$849.62k0.027%
$ 727.3k
Bret Jardine
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary15.3yrsUS$903.58k0.0041%
$ 109.2k
Stephanie Gorman
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datasin datossin datos
Mariah Mellor
Senior Director of Corporate Communicationsno datasin datossin datos
Maureen Lally
Chief Marketing Officer1.3yrssin datossin datos
Beth Price
Chief People & Culture Officer1.5yrssin datossin datos
Victor Sachs
Senior Vice President of Customer Service & Digital Transformation4.6yrssin datossin datos
Jon Black
SVP of IT Operations1.5yrssin datossin datos
Brad Doctor
Chief Information Security Officer1.2yrssin datossin datos
1.5yrs
Permanencia media
58yo
Promedio de edad

Equipo directivo experimentado: El equipo directivo de FA no se considera experimentado ( 1.5 años antigüedad media), lo que sugiere un nuevo equipo.


Miembros de la Junta

NombrePosiciónPermanenciaCompensaciónPropiedad
Scott Staples
CEO & Directorno dataUS$1.28m2.23%
$ 59.4m
Joseph Osnoss
Independent Chairman6.3yrssin datos0.068%
$ 1.8m
Judith Sim
Independent Director4.9yrsUS$263.64k0.030%
$ 787.9k
Mark Gillett
Independent Directorless than a yearsin datos0.0058%
$ 155.6k
James Clark
Independent Director4.9yrsUS$248.14k0.022%
$ 598.1k
John Rudella
Independent Director6.3yrssin datos0.0089%
$ 237.0k
Susan Bell
Independent Director4.9yrsUS$272.14k0.030%
$ 787.9k
Bridgett Price
Independent Director3.9yrsUS$260.64k0.023%
$ 610.7k
4.9yrs
Permanencia media
58yo
Promedio de edad

Junta con experiencia: La junta directiva de FA se considera experimentada (4.9 años de antigüedad promedio).


Análisis de la empresa y estado de los datos financieros

DatosÚltima actualización (huso horario UTC)
Análisis de la empresa2026/05/13 12:26
Precio de las acciones al final del día2026/05/13 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.

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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