First Advantage Corp. (FA)

In the past six months, First Advantage Corp.'s stock price has been impacted by several events. The company reported strong Q1 and Q2 2025 earnings and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. Analyst downgrades occurred in April and May 2025. The company repriced its credit facility and made debt repayments. The share price as of October 3, 2025, was $15.76, reflecting a decline of 19.84% from $19.66 on October 7, 2024.

First Advantage's demand for its products and services does not appear to follow a single, distinct seasonal peak for enterprise bookings. Recurring Compliance Services contributed to sustained demand in Q1 2025. Q4 2024 was a particularly strong quarter for bookings, and Q1 2025 achieved a record dollar volume of enterprise bookings. While customers are currently in a "wait-and-see mode" due to an uncertain macroeconomic environment, First Advantage has not observed sustained and broad changes in its fundamental demand drivers.

First Advantage Corp. is a global leader in employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, operating within the HR technology industry. The company helps organizations make informed hiring decisions and manage risk through pre- and post-onboarding solutions, leveraging proprietary technology and AI.

First Advantage has a significant global presence, serving customers in over 200 countries and territories. The company's reportable segments include First Advantage Americas and First Advantage International, with the Americas segment generating maximum revenue.

In the past year, First Advantage has received positive recognition for its brand and has acknowledged potential risks to its reputation. First Advantage was named to Newsweek's World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2025 list and released its 2025 Global Trends Report and Fourth Annual Sustainability Impact Report. The company recognizes that security breaches, cyber-attacks, or the mishandling of personal data could potentially harm its business, brand, and reputation.

First Advantage Corporation's ownership structure includes institutional, insider, and public/individual investors. Institutional investors own approximately 38.47% of the company's stock. Silver Lake Group LLC is the largest individual shareholder, holding 51.63% of the company. Insiders collectively own approximately 2.37% of the stock. Recent insider trading includes Bret T Jardine selling shares and Steven Irwin Marks purchasing shares.