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FA today

$21.55-$0.03 (-0.14%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (starting)

4 hourStrong Bearish

1 hourStrong Bearish

15 minSymmetric Triangle

5 minStrong Bearish

Daily trend turns up above $25.15

Key levels

Resistance$22.78

Resistance$21.61

Support$20.52

Support$18.73

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystCitigroup keeps Neutral rating on First Advantage, lifts target to $25

DealFirst Advantage sets terms for 15 million-share resale by existing holders

DealFirst Advantage sets $21.80 price for 15M-share secondary sale

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About First Advantage

First Advantage provides employment background checks, identity verification, credential and drug screening, and ongoing risk monitoring. Its customers are employers of many sizes, including a large portion of the Fortune 100, along with their job applicants and staff. The company serves clients around the world, running checks in more than 200 countries and territories using its own technology and data sources.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.

Nasdaq · Technology

FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA)

$21.55-0.03 (-0.14%)
WATCHLISTGrade: BRisk: HIGH
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
19.1820.2721.3522.4421.55Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High22.09
Low21.25
Open21.39
Volume6.80M
Avg Vol1.91M
VWAP21.61
30d High23.53
30d Low18.09
30d Chg+17.50%

What Is the Price Target for FA?

SEPT Low Target

$18.00

SEPT Mid Target

$25.00

SEPT High Target

$34.00

Analyst Consensus

$25.00

Current: $21.55Upside: +16.0%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is FA a Buy or Sell Right Now?

63
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Critical news
Nov 5HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 83.0% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is FA Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$36.31

27

Moat Score

NONE

6/9

Piotroski Score

1.5

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with FA?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 6 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

HIGH

Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Marks Steven IrwinofficerBuy13,652-Nov 8, 2026
Marks Steven IrwinofficerSale4,074$96KNov 8, 2026
Nairne DouglasofficerBuy6,826-Nov 1, 2026
Nairne DouglasofficerBuy7,000-Oct 20, 2026
Smith Joelle MofficerBuy16,498-Sep 16, 2026
Smith Joelle MofficerSale6,554$141KSep 16, 2026
Clark James LindseydirectorSale4,921$77KJun 8, 2026
Bell Susan R.directorBuy12,805-Jun 5, 2026
Price Bridgett RdirectorBuy12,805-Jun 5, 2026
Sim JudithdirectorBuy12,805-Jun 5, 2026

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FA Growth Story

Revenue YoY

83.0%

3yr Revenue CAGR

24.8%

EPS Growth YoY

72.97%

FCF Growth YoY

611.9%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:04:43$21.5547,149$$1.0MBUY
21:04:31$21.5547,149$$1.0MBUY
21:01:17$21.5566,197$$1.4MBUY
21:00:02$21.551,912$$41KBUY
21:00:02$21.553,800$$82KBUY

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SEPT InvestingVERIFIED133d ago

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SEPT InvestingVERIFIED135d ago

Zone Setup -- $FA (FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP) Price: $18.12 | Zone: $15.54 to $18.17 Conviction: HIGH | Analyst upside: +8.7% Near resistance (98% of range) — breakout watch. Strong positive news (2+ vs ...

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FA — frequently asked questions

What is FA stock price today?

FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) is at $21.55, down 0.14% (-$0.03) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

Why is FA stock moving today?

Latest FA news — Nov 10, 2026: Citigroup keeps Neutral rating on First Advantage, lifts target to $25 · Nov 10, 2026: First Advantage sets terms for 15 million-share resale by existing holders

What is the FA price target?

The average analyst price target for FA is $25.00, ranging from $18 to $34, based on 5 analysts. Latest: Citigroup maintains on Nov 10, 2026.

What do analysts rate FA?

Analyst ratings for FA: 1 Buy, 8 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did FA beat earnings?

FA last reported on Nov 5, 2026: EPS $0.38 vs $0.34 expected — a beat of 13.4%.

What is FA's P/E ratio?

FA trades at a P/E of 82.9 vs a Technology average of 28.1.

Does FA pay a dividend?

Yes. FA's dividend yield is 0.01%.

What are FA support and resistance levels?

Support: $20.52, $18.73, $17.34. Resistance: $21.61, $22.78, $24.69.

What are insiders doing with FA?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 6 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on FA?

Nov 10, 2026: Citigroup keeps Neutral rating on First Advantage, lifts target to $25 · Nov 10, 2026: First Advantage sets terms for 15 million-share resale by existing holders · Nov 10, 2026: First Advantage sets $21.80 price for 15M-share secondary sale