Brokerages Set First Advantage Co. (NYSE:FA) Target Price at $19.00

First Advantage Co. (NYSE:FA) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six research firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $22.6667.

A number of research firms recently issued reports on FA. Barclays boosted their target price on First Advantage from $20.00 to $30.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. Stifel Nicolaus set a $18.00 price target on First Advantage in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on First Advantage from $21.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on First Advantage from $15.00 to $18.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC raised First Advantage from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $28.00 price target for the company in a research note on Thursday.

Insider Transactions at First Advantage

In other First Advantage news, Director James Lindsey Clark sold 4,921 shares of First Advantage stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.69, for a total value of $77,210.49. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 56,844 shares in the company, valued at $891,882.36. The trade was a 7.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 4.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Advantage

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of FA. KBC Group NV bought a new position in First Advantage during the first quarter valued at about $35,000. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its stake in shares of First Advantage by 47.1% in the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 2,445 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 783 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new stake in First Advantage in the 1st quarter worth approximately $45,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in First Advantage by 192.8% in the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 4,333 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 2,853 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State of Wyoming bought a new stake in First Advantage during the second quarter worth approximately $81,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.91% of the company’s stock.

More First Advantage News

Here are the key news stories impacting First Advantage this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings and revenue beat estimates: First Advantage reported adjusted diluted EPS of $0.35, above the $0.29 consensus and up from $0.27 a year earlier. Revenue rose 14.9% year over year to $448.8 million, while adjusted net income increased 30.8% to $61.4 million. First Advantage Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook was raised: Management now expects 2026 revenue of $1.67 billion to $1.71 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $472 million to $486 million, and adjusted EPS of $1.23 to $1.29. The EPS outlook is above the roughly $1.21 analyst consensus, signaling confidence in continued operating momentum. First Advantage Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns and deleveraging support the shares: First Advantage repurchased $18.7 million of stock and made a further $45 million voluntary debt prepayment, following a $25 million payment in May. These actions can improve balance-sheet flexibility and enhance per-share value. First Advantage Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved: Needham upgraded First Advantage from “Hold” to “Buy” and set a $28 price target, implying additional upside from the referenced market price.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and margins remain considerations: The stock is trading near its 52-week high, and its reported P/E ratio is elevated. Adjusted EBITDA margin declined modestly year over year to 28.6%, which could limit upside if growth or profitability slows.

First Advantage Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE FA opened at $24.01 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 3.85, a quick ratio of 3.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61. First Advantage has a one year low of $8.82 and a one year high of $25.15. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $18.86 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $14.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.12 billion, a PE ratio of 800.33 and a beta of 1.16.

First Advantage (NYSE:FA) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.06. First Advantage had a return on equity of 13.16% and a net margin of 0.65%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 14.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.27 EPS. First Advantage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.23-1.290 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that First Advantage will post 0.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About First Advantage

First Advantage is a global provider of background screening, identity verification and workforce risk management solutions. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of services that help employers verify candidate credentials, manage regulatory compliance and mitigate risk throughout the employee lifecycle. Its platform is built to integrate with leading human capital management and applicant tracking systems, enabling a seamless and scalable experience for organizations of all sizes.

The company’s core offerings include pre-employment and continuous background screening, digital identity verification, drug and health testing, and ongoing employee monitoring.