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First Advantage (FA)
NASDAQ:FA
First Advantage (FA) Stock Price & Analysis
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FA Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$12.46 - $17.49
Previous Close$15.86
Volume186.34K
Average Volume (3M)420.02K
Market Cap
$2.30B
Enterprise Value$2.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$246.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$567.91M
Price to Earnings (P/E)70.9
Beta1.63
Next Earnings
Aug 08, 2024EPS Estimate
$0.21Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 18, 2023Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding145,197,595
10 Day Avg. Volume383,178
30 Day Avg. Volume420,023
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.38
Alpha-0.00695
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)-9.72
Price to Sales (P/S)3.07
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)15.30
P/FCF Ratio16.50
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.46
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.77
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.00Price Target Upside13.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
First Advantage News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsFA's 1Q24 results beat Street expectations on both the top and bottom line.
GuidanceFA expressed additional confidence in its 2024 guidance given 1Q results.
SynergiesManagement sees upside to STER deal synergies.
Bears Say
AcquisitionThere are some lingering questions due to the pending acquisition of Sterling Check, as it is a transformative deal that will also result in a meaningful jump in pro forma net leverage.
FundamentalsFundamentals were pressured by macro-related anemic demand for background screening.
SalesSales deceleration continues in a tough labor market.
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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 $12.46 and its highest was $17.49 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 Aug 08, 2024 which is in 36 days.
How were First Advantage’s earnings last quarter?
First Advantage released its earnings results on May 09, 2024. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.
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 $0.21.
How many shares outstanding does First Advantage have?
First Advantage has 145,197,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Advantage’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Advantage reported an EPS of $0.17 in its last earnings report, expectations of $0.17. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.493%.
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 1B.
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First Advantage Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.00 (13.42% Upside)
$18.00 (13.42% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 892.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.68%
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
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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FA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.00
▲(13.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering FA
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
5/9 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-1.51%
reiterated a buy rating 8 months ago
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