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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$13.88 - $20.79
Previous Close$18.25
Volume230.98K
Average Volume (3M)754.45K
Market Cap
$3.10B
Enterprise Value$3.30B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$307.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$566.75M
Price to Earnings (P/E)549.7
Beta1.11
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. Volume1,278,605
30 Day Avg. Volume754,447
Standard Deviation0.09
R-Squared0.37
Alpha-0.00522
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)3.42
Price to Sales (P/S)4.02
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)17.50
P/FCF Ratio14.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.75
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$21.50Price Target Upside15.65% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
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
Growth PotentialThe newly combined company is estimated to conduct over 200 million annual screens in more than 200 countries and territories, outpacing its competitors.
Industry PositioningThe combination of two of the top three players in a highly fragmented industry creates a scaled option that is unmatched in the industry.
Strategic AcquisitionThe acquisition of Sterling Check presents potential benefits such as vertical and end market diversification and increased global presence.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceFA's 3Q results were light, with revenue and EBITDA coming in below Street expectations.
Integration RiskThe merger of equals comes with high integration risk, perceived to be two different management cultures.
Market ValuationThe shares also trade at an FY26 P/E multiple of ~15x despite FA having a ~5x net leverage ratio, which is likely to keep the shares range-bound for now.
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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 $13.88 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 97 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:
$21.50 (15.65% Upside)
$21.50 (15.65% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.64%
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
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FA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$21.50
▲(15.65% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering FA
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
6/10 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+2.11%
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