First Advantage Overview
- Year Founded
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2003
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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9,500
- Stock Symbol
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FA
- Investments
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9
- Share Price
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$21.48
- (As of Friday Closing)
First Advantage General Information
Description
First Advantage Corp is a provider of software and data in the Human Resources technology industry. The company provides end-to-end identity solutions, criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring. It combines AI-powered proprietary technology platforms with proprietary data, primary source data, and third-party data. Its reportable segments are First Advantage Americas, First Advantage International, and Sterling. The company generates maximum revenue from the Sterling segment, which provides similar services as compared to First Advantage's Americas and International segments on a global basis. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
Contact Information
Website
www.fadv.comCorporate Office
- 1 Concourse Parkway North East
- Suite 200
- Atlanta, GA 30328
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1 Concourse Parkway North East
- Suite 200
- Atlanta, GA 30328
- United States
First Advantage Timeline
First Advantage Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, First Advantage’s stock price is $21.48. Its current market cap is $3.69B with 172M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.48 | $21.35 | $8.82 - $25.15 | $3.69B | 172M | 1.86M | $0.25 |
First Advantage Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, First Advantage has a trailing 12-month revenue of $1.72B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 4,860,377 | 4,426,230 | 3,493,139 | 2,804,190 |
| Revenue | 1,719,757 | 1,574,389 | 860,205 | 763,761 |
| EBITDA | 447,469 | 379,999 | 83,152 | 210,989 |
| Net Income | 43,040 | (34,824) | (110,273) | 37,293 |
| Total Assets | 3,748,659 | 3,833,802 | 3,922,893 | 1,630,654 |
| Total Debt | 1,999,620 | 2,089,132 | 2,156,533 | 567,741 |
First Advantage Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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First Advantage Competitors (9)
One of First Advantage’s 9 competitors is Cisive, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Holtsville, NY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisive | Private Equity-Backed | Holtsville, NY | ||||
| SAP | Corporation | Walldorf, Germany | ||||
| Recruit Holdings | Formerly VC-backed | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| SAS | Failed Transaction (M&A) | Cary, NC | ||||
| Checkr | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA |
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First Advantage Patents
First Advantage Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO-2023019030-A1 | Apparatus for fastening an imaging device at a predetermined arrangement for image capture | Inactive | 13-Aug-2021 | ||
| WO-2023019030-A8 | Apparatus for fastening an imaging device at a predetermined arrangement for image capture | Inactive | 13-Aug-2021 | ||
| US-12081850-B2 | Apparatus for fastening an imaging device at a predetermined arrangement for image capture and detecting regions of interest in an image using image processing | Active | 13-Aug-2021 | ||
| US-20230050987-A1 | Apparatus for fastening an imaging device at a predetermined arrangement for image capture and detecting regions of interest in an image using image processing | Active | 13-Aug-2021 | ||
| US-11074911-B2 | Digital assistant | Active | 05-Sep-2017 | G10L15/22 |
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First Advantage Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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First Advantage Investments & Acquisitions (9)
First Advantage’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Data Diver Technologies for . The deal was made on 05-Nov-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Diver Technologies | 05-Nov-2026 | Buyout/LBO | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Sterling (Human Capital Services) | 31-Oct-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Human Capital Services | ||
| PrintScan | 01-Sep-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Form I-9 Compliance | 01-Jan-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Legal Services (B2B) | ||
| Corporate Screening Services | 30-Nov-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software |
First Advantage ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
20.58 | Med Risk
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
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30-40
Severe
40+
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First Advantage Exits (1)
First Advantage’s most recent exit was on 01-Oct-2012 from StaffCV. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StaffCV | 01-Oct-2012 | Completed |
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First Advantage Affiliates
Subsidiaries (3)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Diver Technologies | Chandler, AZ | 2008 | |
| Form I-9 Compliance | Newport Beach, CA | 2004 | |
| PrintScan | Hicksville, NY | 1999 |
First Advantage FAQs
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When was First Advantage founded?
First Advantage was founded in 2003.
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Where is First Advantage headquartered?
First Advantage is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
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What is the size of First Advantage?
First Advantage has 9,500 total employees.
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What industry is First Advantage in?
First Advantage’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.
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Is First Advantage a private or public company?
First Advantage is a Public company.
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What is First Advantage’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for First Advantage is FA.
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What is the current stock price of First Advantage?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of First Advantage is $21.48.
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What is the current market cap of First Advantage?
The current market capitalization of First Advantage is $3.69B.
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What is First Advantage’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for First Advantage is $1.72B.
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Who are First Advantage’s competitors?
Cisive, SAP, Recruit Holdings, SAS, and Checkr are some of the 9 competitors of First Advantage.
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What is First Advantage’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
First Advantage’s EPS for 12 months was $0.25.
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