First Advantage Corporation

NasdaqGS:FA Voorraadrapport

Marktkapitalisatie: US$2.8b

First Advantage Toekomstige groei

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First Advantage zal naar verwachting groeien in winst en omzet met respectievelijk 95% en 6.5% per jaar. De winst per aandeel zal naar verwachting groeien met 96.6% per jaar. Het rendement op het eigen vermogen zal over 3 jaar naar verwachting 17.5% zijn.

Belangrijke informatie

95.0%

Groei van de winst

96.59%

Groei van de winst per aandeel

Professional Services winstgroei15.5%
Inkomstengroei6.5%
Toekomstig rendement op eigen vermogen17.52%
Dekking van analisten

Good

Laatst bijgewerkt08 May 2026

Recente toekomstige groei-updates

Recent updates

Analyse-update • 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).
Analyse-update • 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
Analyse-update • 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).
Analyse-update • 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).
Analyse-update • 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).
Analyse-update • 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.
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-update • 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.
Analyse-update • 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.
Analyse-update • 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.
Analyse-update • 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.
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-update • 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.
Analyse-update • 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.
Analyse-update • 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.
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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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Nieuwe analyse • 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.
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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
Analyse-artikel • 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...
Analyse-artikel • 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...

Winst- en omzetgroeiprognoses

NasdaqGS:FA - Toekomstschattingen van analisten en financiële gegevens uit het verleden (USD Millions )
DatumInkomstenInkomstenVrije kasstroomGeldmiddelen uit operationele activiteitenGem. Aantal analisten
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Toekomstige groeivoorspellingen analisten

Verdiensten versus spaarpercentage: De verwachte winstgroei FA ( 95% per jaar) ligt boven de spaarquote ( 3.5% ).

Winst versus markt: De winst van FA ( 95% per jaar) zal naar verwachting sneller groeien dan de US markt ( 16.7% per jaar).

Hoge groeiwinsten: De winst van FA zal naar verwachting de komende 3 jaar aanzienlijk groeien.

Omzet versus markt: De omzet van FA ( 6.5% per jaar) zal naar verwachting langzamer groeien dan de markt US ( 11.6% per jaar).

Hoge groei-inkomsten: De omzet van FA ( 6.5% per jaar) zal naar verwachting langzamer groeien dan 20% per jaar.

Groeiprognoses winst per aandeel

Toekomstig rendement op eigen vermogen

Toekomstige ROE: Het rendement op eigen vermogen FA zal naar verwachting over 3 jaar laag zijn ( 17.5 %).

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Bedrijfsanalyse en status van financiële gegevens

GegevensLaatst bijgewerkt (UTC-tijd)
Bedrijfsanalyse2026/05/11 19:30
Aandelenkoers aan het einde van de dag2026/05/08 00:00
Inkomsten2026/03/31
Jaarlijkse inkomsten2025/12/31

Gegevensbronnen

De gegevens die gebruikt zijn in onze bedrijfsanalyse zijn afkomstig van S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. De volgende gegevens worden gebruikt in ons analysemodel om dit rapport te genereren. De gegevens zijn genormaliseerd, waardoor er een vertraging kan optreden voordat de bron beschikbaar is.

PakketGegevensTijdframeVoorbeeld Amerikaanse bron *
Financiële gegevens bedrijf10 jaar
  • Resultatenrekening
  • Kasstroomoverzicht
  • Balans
Consensus schattingen analisten+3 jaar
  • Financiële prognoses
  • Koersdoelen analisten
Marktprijzen30 jaar
  • Aandelenprijzen
  • Dividenden, splitsingen en acties
Eigendom10 jaar
  • Top aandeelhouders
  • Handel met voorkennis
Beheer10 jaar
  • Leiderschapsteam
  • Raad van bestuur
Belangrijkste ontwikkelingen10 jaar
  • Bedrijfsaankondigingen

* Voorbeeld voor effecten uit de VS, voor niet-Amerikaanse effecten worden gelijkwaardige formulieren en bronnen gebruikt.

Tenzij anders vermeld zijn alle financiële gegevens gebaseerd op een jaarperiode, maar worden ze elk kwartaal bijgewerkt. Dit staat bekend als Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) of Last Twelve Month (LTM) gegevens. Meer informatie.

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Bronnen van analisten

First Advantage Corporation wordt gevolgd door 11 analisten. 9 van deze analisten hebben de schattingen van de omzet of winst ingediend die zijn gebruikt als input voor ons rapport. Inzendingen van analisten worden de hele dag door bijgewerkt.

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