First Advantage Corporation Common Stock (FA)
Stock · NASDAQ · Technology
$19.17as of 10/16/2026
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FA Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What FA's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 33 | +0.8% | 52% | September 29, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 26 | -0.5% | 50% | September 14, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 23 | +3.6% | 61% | September 28, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 20 | +0.3% | 50% | January 12, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +0.5% | 53% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About FA
First Advantage Corporation provides employment background screening, digital identity, and verification solutions internationally. It offers pre-onboarding products and solutions, such as criminal background checks, drug/health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity checks and biometric fraud mitigation tools, education/work history verification, driver records and compliance, healthcare c…
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- EDP Services
- Employees
- 9,500
- Website
- fadv.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $19.16$20.1
- Market cap
- $4.14B
- P/E (trailing)
- 137.16
- P/E (forward)
- 13.34
- EPS (trailing)
- $0.14
- Dividend yield
- —
- Beta
- 1.17
- Avg. volume
- 1.99M
- Ex-dividend date
- August 18, 2023
- Dividend pay date
- August 31, 2023
How First Advantage Corporation Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
8 analyst ratings
First Advantage Corporation Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- FAFirst Advantage Corporation Common Stock$19.18▼ 4.48%Market cap $4.14BP/E 137.16$8.82$25.15
- LFTOLiftoff Mobile Inc. Common Stock$16.51▼ 2.54%Market cap $4.02BP/E 197.92$15.02$30.1
- JOYYJOYY Inc. American Depositary Shares$82.61▼ 0.66%Market cap $3.87BP/E 18.42$54.24$83
- WAYWaystar Holding Corp. Common Stock$27.36▼ 3.12%Market cap $4.48BP/E 38.89$17.26$40.35
- DOCSDoximity Inc. Class A Common Stock$30.97▼ 1.68%Market cap $3.78BP/E 31.93$17.15$71.37
- LIFLife360 Inc. Common Stock$41.07▼ 2.54%Market cap $4.84BP/E 22.99$37.01$102.49
- EPAMEPAM Systems Inc. Common Stock$122.19▼ 0.06%Market cap $4.86BP/E 14.72$73.06$222.53
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA First Advantage Corporation Common Stock | $4.14B | 137.16 | $19.18 | ▼ 4.48% | $8.82$25.15 |
| LFTO Liftoff Mobile Inc. Common Stock | $4.02B | 197.92 | $16.51 | ▼ 2.54% | $15.02$30.1 |
| JOYY JOYY Inc. American Depositary Shares | $3.87B | 18.42 | $82.61 | ▼ 0.66% | $54.24$83 |
| WAY Waystar Holding Corp. Common Stock | $4.48B | 38.89 | $27.36 | ▼ 3.12% | $17.26$40.35 |
| DOCS Doximity Inc. Class A Common Stock | $3.78B | 31.93 | $30.97 | ▼ 1.68% | $17.15$71.37 |
| LIF Life360 Inc. Common Stock | $4.84B | 22.99 | $41.07 | ▼ 2.54% | $37.01$102.49 |
| EPAM EPAM Systems Inc. Common Stock | $4.86B | 14.72 | $122.19 | ▼ 0.06% | $73.06$222.53 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- 2 Growth Stocks to Stash and 1 We Turn DownYahoo · 9/30/2026
- 1 Cash-Producing Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 Facing ChallengesYahoo · 9/25/2026
- First Advantage: The Recent Share Sale Is Not The Only Issue Weighing On ItSeekingAlpha · 9/19/2026
- Top Stocks From the Staffing Services Industry to Buy NowYahoo · 9/17/2026
- First Advantage Corporation (FA) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference TranscriptSeekingAlpha · 9/15/2026
- 1 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks to Research Further and 2 Facing HeadwindsYahoo · 9/11/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Smith Joelle M · September 16, 2026 · Option Exercise16.5K
- Smith Joelle M · September 16, 2026 · Tax Withholding6.6K @ $21.56
- SLTA V (GP), L.L.C. · August 12, 2026 · Sale12.50M @ $22.02
- SLTA V (GP), L.L.C. · August 12, 2026 · J4.03M
- Clark James Lindsey · June 8, 2026 · Sale4.9K @ $15.69
- Susan R. Bell · June 5, 2026 · Grant12.8K
- Price Bridgett R · June 5, 2026 · Grant12.8K
- Judith Sim · June 5, 2026 · Grant12.8K
- Clark James Lindsey · June 5, 2026 · Grant12.8K
- Jardine Bret T · June 1, 2026 · Option Exercise25.0K @ $5.11
- Jardine Bret T · June 1, 2026 · Sale25.0K @ $16.71
- Jardine Bret T · May 12, 2026 · Sale682 @ $16.12
- Nairne Douglas · May 11, 2026 · Option Exercise715
- Jardine Bret T · May 11, 2026 · Option Exercise976
- Jardine Bret T · May 11, 2026 · Tax Withholding294 @ $16.04
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 181.11M
- Total value held
- $1.97B
- Institutional holders
- 157
- Unknown89.56M
- Unknown15.11M
- Unknown10.40M
- Unknown9.08M
- Unknown7.91M
- Unknown5.99M
- Unknown4.23M
- Unknown3.75M
- Unknown3.45M
- Unknown3.03M
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AI Market Commentary
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October 14, 2026
FA Gains Attention as RegTech Stocks Spotlighted After BofA Penalty
First Advantage (FA) is a RegTech firm that has drawn interest after Bank of America faced a $1.2 billion penalty for regulatory violations. The company’s recent article highlights both strengths and a potential drawback, giving investors a balanced view. Analysts set an average target of $26.00, while the stock currently trades near its $20.15 support level. This context may influence how traders view FA amid growing regulatory focus.
FA Gains Attention as RegTech Stocks Spotlighted After BofA Penalty. First Advantage (FA) is a RegTech firm that has drawn interest after Bank of America faced a $1.2 billion penalty for regulatory violations. The company’s recent article highlights both strengths and a potential drawback, giving investors a balanced view. Analysts set an average target of $26.00, while the stock currently trades near its $20.15 support level. This context may influence how traders view FA amid growing regulatory focus.