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First Advantage Corporation

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First Advantage is a global provider of technology-driven identity and background screening solutions designed to manage risk throughout the employee lifecycle.

Market cap
$3.43B+9.7%
Revenue$1.6B+53.5%
Net income$5.1M+103%
Free cash flow$216.1M+64.4%
EPS (diluted)-$0.22+70.3%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 6, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$415.0M
EPS estimate$0.29

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$385.2M+8.6%
Operating income$33.5M+340%
Net income$2.2M+105%
EPS (diluted)$0.01+104%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$225.9M+31.3%
Total debt$2.1B-4.0%
Total equity$1.3B+1.2%
Total assets$3.8B-3.0%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$49.4M+154%
CapEx$2.8M+480%
Free cash flow$46.6M+146%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$3.43B+9.7%
Enterprise value$5.27B+3.2%
P/E677.2×
P/S2.1×-0.4×

Profitability

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Operating margin9.9%+7.3pp
Net margin0.3%+0.2pp
FCF margin13.5%

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity0.4%+0.2pp
Debt / equity1.6×-0.1×
Current ratio2.7×+0.7×

Segments

By segment

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Sterling$190.5M+1.6%
First Advantage Americas$172.7M+18.8%
First Advantage International$23.6M-0.9%

Competitors

Profile

First Advantage is a global provider of technology-driven identity and background screening solutions designed to manage risk throughout the employee lifecycle. The company leverages AI-powered proprietary platforms and extensive databases to deliver actionable intelligence for workforce decisions. Its core value proposition centers on providing fast, compliant, and reliable verification services that mitigate fraud and enhance workplace safety.

Competitive position

A leading global provider with significant scale, proprietary databases of over 1 billion records, and deep integration into major HCM software ecosystems.

GeographiesUnited States, United Kingdom, India, Global
Customer segmentsFortune 100, Enterprise, Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB), Gig Economy, Government Agencies
Business modelB2B, SaaS, Transaction-based, Subscription-based monitoring
SuppliersFederal, state, and local government entities, Court and public record repositories, Drug testing laboratories, Credit bureaus, Third-party data compilers
CustomersHuman Resources departments, Talent Acquisition teams, Compliance and Risk officers, Property managers, Franchisors
Listed2021
Employees5.0K
CEOScott Staples
Websitefadv.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is First Advantage Corporation's market cap?
First Advantage Corporation (FA) has a market capitalization of $3.4B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is First Advantage Corporation's revenue and profitability?
First Advantage Corporation generated $1.6B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $5.1M, representing a net margin of 0.3%, with free cash flow of $216.1M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are First Advantage Corporation's competitors?
First Advantage Corporation's key competitors include Equifax, Roper Technologies, Inc. Common Stock, Alight, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does First Advantage Corporation partner with?
First Advantage Corporation's notable partners include Workday, Oracle, SAP, and others.
Where is First Advantage Corporation headquartered?
First Advantage Corporation is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 5,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 2021.