FAIndustrials · Specialty Business ServicesThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering First Advantage Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $28 — +27.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores First Advantage Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (96): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Volatility (32): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (28): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +27.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $20 → $30 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $21 → $24 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Needham | Upgrade | Buy | $28 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $17 → $21 |
| 11 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $15 → $18 |
| 11 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $15 → $20 |
| 8 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $15 → $18 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Needham | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 2 June 2025 | Needham | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 29 May 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Apr 2025 | Barclays | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 3 Mar 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 62% of US stocks
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Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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First Advantage stock fell on Tuesday. According to the report, shares are to be sold in a public offering, with a smaller stake to be distributed to the seller's limited partners, and the public offering price commands a less than 5% premium.
Why it matters — A public share sale by a seller can dilute or add supply of FA stock, and the pricing relative to market is relevant to existing shareholders.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of First Advantage Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's quarterly results discussion.
Why it matters — FA watchers would care because the transcript gives the full management commentary on the company's latest quarterly performance and outlook.
First Advantage (FA) reported second-quarter earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share. This compares with earnings of $0.27 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Why it matters — The earnings beat a consensus estimate and rose year over year, signalling stronger-than-expected quarterly performance for First Advantage watchers.
First Advantage reported second quarter 2026 results, posting record revenues of $448.8 million, up 14.9% year-over-year, with net income of $16.9 million and adjusted EBITDA of $128.5 million. The company also raised its full year 2026 guidance ranges for revenues, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted EPS, and noted voluntary debt prepayments and share repurchases.
Why it matters — The record quarter and higher full-year guidance could signal improving financial performance for FA shareholders to track.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering First Advantage Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $28, with estimates ranging from $18 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering First Advantage Corp., 6 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks First Advantage Corp. 92 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, First Advantage Corp. ranks 92 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +27.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks First Advantage Corp. 92 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering First Advantage Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $18 to $30 over the next 12 months.
First Advantage Corp. returned +28.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
First Advantage Corporation is a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions worldwide. It delivers comprehensive pre-onboarding services, including criminal background checks, drug and health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity verification with biometric fraud mitigation, education and work history checks, driver records, healthcare credentials, executive screening, and compliance tools.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 11 Aug 2026): "Why First Advantage Stock Tumbled on Tuesday". First Advantage stock fell on Tuesday. According to the report, shares are to be sold in a public offering, with a smaller stake to be distributed to the seller's limited partners, and the public offering price commands a less than 5% premium.
First Advantage Corporation is a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions worldwide. It delivers comprehensive pre-onboarding services, including criminal background checks, drug and health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity verification with biometric fraud mitigation, education and work history checks, driver records, healthcare credentials, executive screening, and compliance tools. Post-onboarding offerings encompass criminal records monitoring, I-9 verification, healthcare sanctions monitoring, motor vehicle records, social media screening, and global sanctions and licenses management. Additional products cover fleet and vehicle compliance, hiring tax credits, resident and tenant screening, and investigative research. Operating through two segments—Americas, focusing on the United States, Canada, and Latin America, and International—the company leverages proprietary technology, AI-powered platforms, data, and APIs to help customers manage risk, ensure compliance, and hire talent effectively across industries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage Corporation plays a vital role in the human resources technology and professional services sectors.
CEO Mr. Scott D Staples · 9,500 employees · United States · https://fadv.com