FA
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP
$15.76
-0.76%
$2.7B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$2.7B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (67%)
Inst. Holders7 funds
Inst. Value$247.4M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 1 sells
Insider Activity1B / 5S
Insider Net $-$692.6K
Reddit Sentiment56° Neutral
SEC Reports6
Exchange Nasdaq·Sector Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation·CIK 0001210677·Prev Close $15.88
Recent Activity
Jun 5, 2026
Insider
Bell Susan R. sold 12,805 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Jun 5, 2026
Insider
Price Bridgett R sold 12,805 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Jun 5, 2026
Insider
Sim Judith sold 12,805 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: FA — 79.1% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 409,410 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 517,756 | Short Ratio: 79.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
May 7, 2026
SEC
First Advantage reported Q1 2026 revenue of $385.2M (+8.6% YoY) and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.26, beating the $0.21 con
8-K — Impact 6/10
Apr 24, 2026
SEC
First Advantage Corporation filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its annual shareholder meeting. The filing
DEFA14A — Impact 2/10
Apr 16, 2026
SEC
First Advantage Corporation announced it will release Q1 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, followed by an earnings
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 3/10
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — ADD
673,970 shares ($9.8M)
Price Targets
$18.14
+14.0% upside
Buy
Current $15.91
Low $17.00
Median $18.00
High $20.00
7 analysts
$17.00
$20.00
Analyst Ratings
5Strong Buy
7Buy
6Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| May 8, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| May 8, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Barclays | UPGRADE | Equal-Weight → Overweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.28 | $0.27 — $0.29 | 5% YoY | 9 |
| Next Q | $0.34 | $0.33 — $0.36 | 13% YoY | 9 |
| Current FY | $1.22 | $1.19 — $1.25 | 18% YoY | 9 |
| Next FY | $1.43 | $1.35 — $1.50 | 16% YoY | 9 |
Latest Reports
BULLISH
8-K
6/10
First Advantage reported Q1 2026 revenue of $385.2M (+8.6% YoY) and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.26, beating the $0.21 con
May 7, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
First Advantage Corporation filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its annual shareholder meeting. The filing
Apr 24, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $109.1M | — |
| FMR LLC | $108.4M | ADD |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $9.8M | ADD |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $9.8M | NEW |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $9.1M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bell Susan | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Price Bridgett | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Sim Judith | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Clark James | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jardine Bret | M | $127.8K |
Reddit Sentiment
56°
Neutral
Bearish
Neutral
Bullish
7 institutional holders with $247.4M total value (17,102,395 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, FMR, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 2 institutions added/increased vs 1 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 7,506,025 | $109.1M | 44.1% | — |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 7,459,253 | $108.4M | 43.8% | ADD +29.1% |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 673,970 | $9.8M | 4.0% | ADD +61.8% |
| 4 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 672,378 | $9.8M | 3.9% | NEW |
| 5 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 629,426 | $9.1M | 3.7% | ADD +39.3% |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 87,343 | $1.3M | 0.5% | ADD +66.4% |
| 7 | Olstein Capital Management, L.P. | 74,000 | $1.1K | 0.0% | — |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 416,668 | 673,970 | +61.8% | $9.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 52,505 | 87,343 | +66.4% | $1.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | EXIT | 16,610 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 272,056 | 460,666 | +69.3% | $7.1M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 29,810 | 16,610 | -44.3% | $255.6K | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 556,507 | 775,205 | +39.3% | $12.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 191,000 | 452,446 | +136.9% | $7.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 31,751 | 44,109 | +38.9% | $732.6K | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 57,123 | 29,810 | -47.8% | $495.1K | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 8,350,192 | 10,776,340 | +29.1% | $151.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 458,194 | 317,751 | -30.7% | $4.5M | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 269,455 | 191,000 | -29.1% | $2.7M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 180,532 | 57,123 | -68.4% | $804.9K | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 156,006 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | EXIT | 56,664 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 93,515 | 458,194 | +390.0% | $8.6M | 2024-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 156,006 | — | $2.9M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 84,839 | 56,664 | -33.2% | $1.1M | 2024-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 19,022 | 30,927 | +62.6% | $579.3K | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 418,580 | — | $8.3M | 2024-Q3 |
9 unique insiders with 6 transactions. Net insider value: -$692.6K ($106.7K bought, $799.3K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bell Susan R. | Director | A | 12,805 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Price Bridgett R | Director | A | 12,805 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Sim Judith | Director | A | 12,805 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Clark James Lindsey | Director | A | 12,805 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | M | 25,000 | $5.11 | $127.8K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | M | 25,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | SELL | 25,000 | $16.71 | $417.6K |
| May 12, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | SELL | 682 | $16.12 | $11.0K |
| May 11, 2026 | Smith Joelle M | President | M | 24,905 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 11, 2026 | Smith Joelle M | President | F | 6,974 | $16.04 | $111.9K |
| May 11, 2026 | Smith Joelle M | President | M | 24,905 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 11, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | M | 976 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 11, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | F | 294 | $16.04 | $4.7K |
| May 11, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | M | 976 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 11, 2026 | Nairne Douglas | Global Chief Operating Officer | M | 715 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 11, 2026 | Nairne Douglas | Global Chief Operating Officer | M | 715 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 7, 2026 | Smith Joelle M | President | SELL | 23,334 | $15.00 | $350.0K |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | SELL | 600 | $12.09 | $7.3K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Nairne Douglas | Global Chief Operating Officer | M | 743 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | SELL | 1,090 | $12.32 | $13.4K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Nairne Douglas | Global Chief Operating Officer | M | 743 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | M | 929 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | M | 1,686 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | M | 1,686 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Nairne Douglas | Global Chief Operating Officer | BUY | 9,000 | $11.86 | $106.7K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | A | 27,478 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Marks Steven Irwin | Chief Financial Officer | A | 109,911 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Marks Steven Irwin | Chief Financial Officer | A | 162,272 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Nairne Douglas | Global Chief Operating Officer | A | 109,911 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Nairne Douglas | Global Chief Operating Officer | A | 162,272 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Smith Joelle M | President | A | 164,866 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Smith Joelle M | President | A | 243,408 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Staples Scott | Chief Executive Officer | A | 274,776 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Staples Scott | Chief Executive Officer | A | 405,680 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Jardine Bret T | Chief Legal Officer | A | 40,568 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Marks Steven Irwin | Chief Financial Officer | M | 1,146 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Marks Steven Irwin | Chief Financial Officer | M | 1,146 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Nairne Douglas | Global Chief Operating Officer | M | 742 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Nairne Douglas | Global Chief Operating Officer | M | 742 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
6 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 2 bullish, 0 bearish, 2 mixed, 2 neutral. Avg impact: 4.8/10.
BULLISH
8-K
6/10
First Advantage reported Q1 2026 revenue of $385.2M (+8.6% YoY) and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.26, b
May 7, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
First Advantage Corporation filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its annual shareholder
Apr 24, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
First Advantage Corporation announced it will release Q1 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, foll
Apr 16, 2026
MIXED
CLUSTER
5/10
A mixed insider trading cluster at FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP shows CFO and COO engaging in non-cash deriv
Mar 6, 2026
MIXED
CLUSTER
5/10
First Advantage Corp saw mixed insider activity in the past week: CFO and Chief Legal Officer exerci
Mar 6, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
8/10
First Advantage reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with Q4 revenue of $420.0
Feb 26, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (67% buy). Based on 18 analysts: 5 strong buy, 7 buy, 6 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$18.14 mean target
+14.0% upside
Buy (2.40)
$17.00 Low
$20.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $15.91 |
| Target Low | $17.00 |
| Target Mean | $18.14 |
| Target Median | $18.00 |
| Target High | $20.00 |
| # Analysts | 7 |
| Recommendation | Buy (2.40) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.28 | $0.27 | $0.29 | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2↑ 3↓ | $0.4B | 6.5% | 9 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.34 | $0.33 | $0.36 | 13.0% | +0.3% | 3↑ 6↓ | $0.4B | 6.3% | 9 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$1.22 | $1.19 | $1.25 | 17.7% | -0.0% | 9↑ 0↓ | $1.7B | 6.3% | 9 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$1.43 | $1.35 | $1.50 | 16.5% | -0.4% | 8↑ 0↓ | $1.8B | 7.0% | 9 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.285 | |
| 7d ago | $0.285 | -0.001 |
| 30d ago | $0.285 | -0.001 |
| 60d ago | $0.290 | -0.005 |
| 90d ago | $0.290 | -0.005 |
3 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 8, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| May 8, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Barclays | UPGRADE | Equal-Weight | Overweight |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 61% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 61% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 61% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
No congressional trading data available for this ticker. Data is sourced from Senate and House financial disclosure filings.
56°
Neutral
Bearish
Neutral
Bullish
12 mentions
4 bullish
2 bearish
12 time periods
Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 1 | 56° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 1 | 56° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
May 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: FA — 79.1% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 409,410 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 517,756 | Short Ratio: 79.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: FA — 68.1% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 402,818 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 591,759 | Short Ratio: 68.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: FA — 70.8% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 519,621 | Exempt: 185 | TRF Vol: 734,035 | Short Ratio: 70.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 8, 2026
other
First Advantage to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
<p>ATLANTA, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company, today announced the Compa
May 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: FA — 70.8% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 481,105 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 679,313 | Short Ratio: 70.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 7, 2026
earnings
First Advantage Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
<p align="center"><strong><em>Delivers Another Record Quarter and Reaffirms Full Year 2026 Guidance</em></strong></p>
May 7, 2026
earnings_calendar
FA Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-07
May 6, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: FA — 82.0% short (0.5M / 0.6M)
Short: 516,311 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 629,534 | Short Ratio: 82.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 29, 2026
short_interest
FTD: FA — 108,354 shares ($1.4M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260429, Price: $13.05, FTD Value: $1,414,019.7, FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP NEW
Apr 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: FA — 97.0% short (0.9M / 1.0M)
Short: 942,433 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 971,658 | Short Ratio: 97.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 23, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: FA — 80.8% short (0.5M / 0.6M)
Short: 475,870 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 588,734 | Short Ratio: 80.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 16, 2026
earnings
First Advantage to Release First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on May 7, 2026
<p>ATLANTA, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company, will issue its first qu
Mar 13, 2026
other
First Advantage Releases 2026 Global Trends Report: Priorities and Outlook from HR Leaders and Job Seekers
Findings highlight the need for expanding screening and identity verification across the employee lifecycle, risk and speed priorities, and the requir
Mar 2, 2026
other
First Advantage to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
<p>ATLANTA, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company, today announced the Com
Feb 26, 2026
earnings_calendar
FA Q4 2025 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-02-26