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In February 2026, First Advantage authorized a $100 million share repurchase program with no expiration date. In June 2026, analysts maintained an average price target for First Advantage at $17.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E multiples. In July 2026, First Advantage was set to join the S&P SmallCap 600 index, replacing Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, after reporting strong Q1 2026 EPS and revenue, and reaching a 52-week high of US$18.56. In August 2026, the company released its Q2 2026 earnings, reporting a 15% revenue growth, 28.6% Adjusted EBITDA margin, and 30% EPS growth, leading to raised full-year guidance, and FA stock reached its all-time high of $25.15 on August 6, 2026. In September 2026, First Advantage shares experienced a sharp decline, falling approximately 11-12% over the month and 9% over one week, amid broader market weakness and notable insider selling of around $276 million over the past year, leading Zacks Research to downgrade the stock from "strong-buy" to "hold." By October 2026, the stock rebounded modestly, with its price as of October 9, 2026, at $19.04.