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First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA

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First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
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Price: 13.66 USD -1.23% Market Closed
Market Cap: 2.4B USD

First Advantage Corp
Investor Relations

First Advantage Corp. has carved its niche in the business world as a preeminent provider of technology-driven human capital solutions. The company operates primarily in the realm of background screening, offering services that help businesses make informed hiring decisions. Utilizing a robust array of data, analytics, and cutting-edge technologies, First Advantage assists its clients by providing insights into candidates' backgrounds, including criminal checks, credit history, and employment verifications. These services are delivered through a highly scalable platform that efficiently integrates with employers' existing human resources systems, ensuring seamless and reliable access to critical information. This approach not only helps its clients mitigate risks associated with hiring but also enhances their hiring process's speed and efficacy.

First Advantage's business model is fundamentally service-oriented, deriving revenue primarily from the fees charged for its comprehensive screening services. The firm benefits from a diversified customer base, spanning across various sectors such as healthcare, transportation, and financial services, which provides a steady revenue stream. Furthermore, the company continuously invests in technology, focusing on automation and artificial intelligence, which optimizes their operations, enhances the quality of their offerings, and broadens the scope of their analytics capabilities. These innovations allow First Advantage to maintain its competitive edge, efficiently meeting the evolving needs of businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of modern recruitment in a compliant and effective manner. Through this approach, First Advantage reinforces its reputation as a valuable partner in the strategic employment landscape.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q3 2025
Call Date
Nov 6, 2025
AI Summary
Q3 2025

Revenue Growth: First Advantage reported third quarter revenue of $409 million, up 3.8% year-over-year on a pro forma basis, with sequential improvement from Q2.

Profitability: Adjusted EBITDA reached $118.5 million with a margin of 29%, improving by 130 basis points from the prior year and exceeding expectations.

Customer Retention: Retention improved to 97%, up from 96% in Q2, supported by customer-focused strategies and technology integration.

Outlook & Guidance: Full-year 2025 guidance was narrowed with midpoints at or above original levels. Q4 revenue growth is projected around 6% year-over-year and adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be approximately 28%.

Synergy & Integration: The Sterling acquisition integration is ahead of schedule, with $52 million in synergies actioned and the target raised to $65–80 million within 2 years.

Digital Identity & AI: Strong momentum in digital identity products as AI-driven identity fraud rises; these offerings are seen as a major competitive differentiator and driver of customer stickiness.

International Strength: International revenues grew over 11%, outpacing the consolidated business, with particular strength in the UK and APAC.

Key Financials
Revenue
$409 million
Adjusted EBITDA
$118.5 million
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
29%
Adjusted Diluted EPS
$0.30
Retention Rate
97%
Adjusted Operating Cash Flows
nearly $81 million
Cash Balance (as of September 30, 2025)
$217 million
Synergies Actioned
$52 million
Net Leverage Ratio
4.2x synergized pro forma adjusted EBITDA
Enterprise Bookings (last 12 months)
75 bookings with $500,000 or more expected annual contract value
International Revenue Growth
over 11% year-over-year
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Scott Staples
CEO & Director
No Bio Available
Ms. Joelle M. Smith
President
No Bio Available
Mr. Bret T. Jardine ESQ.
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
No Bio Available
Mr. David L. Gamsey CPA
Advisor
No Bio Available
Mr. Steven Marks
Chief Accounting Officer & CFO
No Bio Available
Mr. Douglas Nairne
Global Chief Operating Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Stephanie D. Gorman
Vice President of Investor Relations
No Bio Available
Mariah Mellor
Director of Corporate Communications
No Bio Available
Beth Price
Chief People & Culture Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Victor Sachs
Senior Vice President of Customer Service & Digital Transformation
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
GEORGIA
Atlanta
1 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 200
Contacts
+18883149761.0
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