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First Advantage (FA)
NASDAQ:FA
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FA Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$14.01 - $20.79
Previous Close$18.48
Volume1.70M
Average Volume (3M)968.47K
Market Cap
$3.21B
Enterprise Value$3.47B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$307.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$566.75M
Price to Earnings (P/E)556.6
Beta1.17
Next Earnings
Feb 26, 2025EPS Estimate
$0.23Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 18, 2023Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.03
Shares Outstanding172,652,487
10 Day Avg. Volume1,236,845
30 Day Avg. Volume968,466
Standard Deviation0.09
R-Squared0.38
Alpha-0.00523
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)3.47
Price to Sales (P/S)4.25
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)18.40
P/FCF Ratio14.70
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.59
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.61
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.00Price Target Upside19.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
First Advantage News
PremiumCompany Announcements
First Advantage Reports Q3 2024 Earnings and Strategic Acquisition
PremiumCompany Announcements
First Advantage Expands with Sterling Check AcquisitionBulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Industry LeadershipThe biggest pro is the combination of two of the top three players in a highly fragmented industry, creating a scaled option that is unmatched in the industry at the moment.
Market PositionThe recently closed STER deal helps solidify FA's position as the largest in the space.
Strategic AcquisitionFA acquired its largest competitor Sterling Check Corp (STER), which is viewed as a win-win given the complementary verticals, automation of STER and cost synergies.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceCurrent results are dragged down by macro-driven declines despite performing well in controllable areas.
Integration RiskThe merger of equals comes with high integration risk, perceived to be two different management cultures.
Market PositionThe sluggish hiring market has constrained FA's pre-employment screening revenue.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
FA FAQ
What was First Advantage’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Advantage lowest stock price was $14.01 and its highest was $20.79 in the past 12 months.
What is First Advantage’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Advantage’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 26, 2025 which is in 66 days.
How were First Advantage’s earnings last quarter?
First Advantage released its earnings results on Nov 12, 2024. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.253 by $0.007.
Is First Advantage overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts First Advantage’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does First Advantage pay dividends?
First Advantage pays a Notavailable dividend of $1.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on First Advantage dividends here
What is First Advantage’s EPS estimate?
First Advantage’s EPS estimate is $0.23.
How many shares outstanding does First Advantage have?
First Advantage has 172,652,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Advantage’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Advantage reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.253. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.054%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Advantage?
Among the largest hedge funds holding First Advantage’s share is Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.. It holds First Advantage’s shares valued at 2B.
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First Advantage Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$22.00 (19.05% Upside)
$22.00 (19.05% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
First Advantage
The company is a risk mitigation and business solutions provider. It operates in six primary business segments: Lender Services, Data Services, Dealer Services, Employer Services, Multifamily Services and Investigative & Litigation Support Services.
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FA Company Deck
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FA Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a balanced view with significant achievements in the acquisition of Sterling and strong financial performance. However, challenges such as base growth decline, lower margin impacts from Sterling, and macroeconomic uncertainties were also highlighted.Read More>---
FA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$22.00
▲(19.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering FA
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
6/10 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+2.31%
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