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First Advantage Corporation Common Stock (FA)

$21.82−1.09%
Close Nov 3, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 3, 2026$21.82▲ 76.82% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $8.95 · High $24.12Nov 3, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 3, 2026

First Advantage closed at $21.82 on Nov 3, down 1.09%, 9.5% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 1.2M shares was 0.83× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +18.8% over one month, +72.6% over six months, +72.8% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $448.76M, up 14.9% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 3.8%.

Short interest was 9.0M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 4.9% from the prior report (12.0% of float, 5.2 days to cover).

Market cap$3.75B171.8M shares
Revenue · quarter$448.8M+14.9% YoY
Diluted EPS$0.10—
P/E · TTM149.0×P/S 2.3×
Net margin3.8%Gross 45.5%
Dividend yieldNone$1.5 last paid
52-week range8.95 – 24.12−9.5% from high
Volume1.2M0.83× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d48.1%Annualised
Short % of float12.0%5.2 days to cover
Net cash-$1.80BCash $237.9M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +3.5%1M +18.8%3M +6.1%6M +72.6%YTD +50.2%1Y +72.8%3Y +70.1%5Y +2.7%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Cloud & Data Processing

Percentile among 57 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum94
Revenue growth72
Net margin63
Value (low P/E)0
Size82

Industry medians: 6-month return −10.4%, revenue growth +5.7%, net margin 2.0%, P/E 22.0×.

Short interest

Details →
Shares short9.0M−4.9% vs prior
Days to cover5.2Settled Oct 15
% of float12.0%
Short vol. 10d49.3%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Cloud & Data Processing

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
FAFirst Advantage$21.82−1.09%+72.6%+14.9%3.8%149.0$3.75B
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FIVNFIVE9$35.770.00%+47.4%+10.3%1.1%44.9$2.67BCompare
APLDApplied Digital$17.81+9.80%−55.3%+322.4%−69.3%—$5.39BCompare
PEGAPegasystems$34.35−0.67%−7.0%+3.1%3.6%19.1$5.62BCompare
LFTOLiftoff Mobile$14.60+3.99%——−1.9%—$2.47BCompare
RAMPLiveRamp Holdings$38.50+0.71%+27.9%+9.8%8.2%15.0$2.34BCompare

News about First Advantage

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Why First Advantage Stock Crushed the Market TodayThe Motley Fool · Jun 12, 2026▲ PositiveFirst Advantage to Participate in Upcoming Investor ConferencesGlobeNewswire Inc. · May 8, 2026NeutralFirst Advantage Releases 2026 Global Trends Report: Priorities and Outlook from HR Leaders and Job SeekersGlobeNewswire Inc. · Mar 13, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does First Advantage do?
First Advantage Corp is a provider of software and data in the Human Resources technology industry. The company provides end-to-end identity solutions, criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring.
What is FA's market cap?
$3.75B, based on the Nov 3 close of $21.82.
What is FA's P/E ratio?
149.0× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $25.14M.
Does First Advantage pay a dividend?
No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of FA is sold short?
9.0M shares, 12.0% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is FA in?
Technology, in the Cloud & Data Processing industry.

About First Advantage

First Advantage Corp is a provider of software and data in the Human Resources technology industry. The company provides end-to-end identity solutions, criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring. It combines AI-powered proprietary technology platforms with proprietary data, primary source data, and third-party data. Its reportable segments are First Advantage Americas, First Advantage International, and Sterling. The company generates maximum revenue from the Sterling segment, which provides similar services as compared to First Advantage's Americas and International segments on a global basis. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.

HQ: Atlanta, GA9,500 employeesListed Jun 23, 2021fadv.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology