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First Advantage (FA) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
FA jumps 5.8% to $20.08. Closed at $20.08, +5.80% vs the prior close of $18.98. Day range $19.16–$20.10, opened at $19.16.
Last close$20.08+5.80%
Day range19.16–20.10
Open19.16
Volume1.31M
52-week range8.82–25.15
Avg volume (20d)1.91M
FA daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — FA jumps 5.8% to $20.08
- Closed at $20.08, +5.80% vs the prior close of $18.98. Day range $19.16–$20.10, opened at $19.16.
- Volume was 1.31M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.04M.
- Price is -1.6% vs its 50-day average ($20.41) and +25.3% vs its 200-day average ($16.03).
- 52-week range $8.82–$25.15; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 20.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — FA dips 1.4% to $18.98
- Closed at $18.98, -1.40% vs the prior close of $19.25. Day range $18.73–$19.29, opened at $19.06.
- Volume was 948.00K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 2.04M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.1% vs its 50-day average ($20.42) and +18.6% vs its 200-day average ($16.01).
- 52-week range $8.82–$25.15; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 24.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — FA rises 0.8% to $19.25, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $19.25, +0.84% vs the prior close of $19.09. Day range $19.15–$19.47, opened at $19.20.
- Volume was 1.04M shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 2.04M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($20.46) and +20.4% vs its 200-day average ($15.99).
- 52-week range $8.82–$25.15; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 23.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — FA ends flat (+0.3%) to $19.09, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $19.09, +0.26% vs the prior close of $19.04. Day range $18.93–$19.24, opened at $18.94.
- Volume was 2.04M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.05M.
- Price is -6.8% vs its 50-day average ($20.48) and +19.5% vs its 200-day average ($15.97).
- 52-week range $8.82–$25.15; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 24.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — FA rises 1.7% to $19.04
- Closed at $19.04, +1.66% vs the prior close of $18.73. Day range $18.66–$19.19, opened at $18.75.
- Volume was 1.31M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.06M.
- Price is -7.1% vs its 50-day average ($20.49) and +19.4% vs its 200-day average ($15.95).
- 52-week range $8.82–$25.15; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 24.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — FA rises 2.0% to $18.73
- Closed at $18.73, +1.96% vs the prior close of $18.37. Day range $18.27–$18.98, opened at $18.27.
- Volume was 1.79M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.06M.
- Price is -8.7% vs its 50-day average ($20.51) and +17.6% vs its 200-day average ($15.93).
- 52-week range $8.82–$25.15; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 25.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — FA dips 0.6% to $18.37
- Closed at $18.37, -0.65% vs the prior close of $18.49. Day range $18.13–$18.43, opened at $18.22.
- Volume was 2.63M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 2.03M.
- Price is -10.7% vs its 50-day average ($20.57) and +15.4% vs its 200-day average ($15.92).
- 52-week range $8.82–$25.15; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 27.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — FA rises 0.7% to $18.49
- Closed at $18.49, +0.65% vs the prior close of $18.37. Day range $18.19–$18.82, opened at $18.39.
- Volume was 1.50M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.04M.
- Price is -10.3% vs its 50-day average ($20.62) and +16.3% vs its 200-day average ($15.90).
- 52-week range $8.82–$25.15; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 26.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — FA rises 1.5% to $18.37
- Closed at $18.37, +1.55% vs the prior close of $18.09. Day range $17.78–$18.62, opened at $18.29.
- Volume was 1.94M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.02M.
- Price is -11.0% vs its 50-day average ($20.65) and +15.7% vs its 200-day average ($15.88).
- 52-week range $8.82–$25.15; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 27.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — FA dips 1.4% to $18.09
- Closed at $18.09, -1.36% vs the prior close of $18.34. Day range $18.07–$19.09, opened at $18.57.
- Volume was 1.93M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.01M.
- Price is -12.5% vs its 50-day average ($20.68) and +14.0% vs its 200-day average ($15.86).
- 52-week range $8.82–$25.15; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 28.1% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade FA
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.87% (largest 5.8%).
- Liquidity: about 1.91M shares (≈$38.40M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $20.08 vs a range of $8.82–$25.15 (69% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 1 open-market buys, 13 sales; latest: Joseph Osnoss sold 12,500,000 shares on Aug 12, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 12, 2026; 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 6, 2026.
- Share count: 171.75M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), -1.3% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation.
FA market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 19.16 | 20.10 | 19.16 | 20.08 | 1.31M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 19.06 | 19.29 | 18.73 | 18.98 | 948.00K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 19.20 | 19.47 | 19.15 | 19.25 | 1.04M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 18.94 | 19.24 | 18.93 | 19.09 | 2.04M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 18.75 | 19.19 | 18.66 | 19.04 | 1.31M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 18.27 | 18.98 | 18.27 | 18.73 | 1.79M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 18.22 | 18.43 | 18.13 | 18.37 | 2.63M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 18.39 | 18.82 | 18.19 | 18.49 | 1.50M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 18.29 | 18.62 | 17.78 | 18.37 | 1.94M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 18.57 | 19.09 | 18.07 | 18.09 | 1.93M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 17.92 | 18.50 | 17.86 | 18.34 | 2.81M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 17.67 | 18.01 | 17.33 | 17.80 | 5.31M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 18.39 | 18.48 | 17.54 | 17.65 | 3.68M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 19.36 | 19.48 | 18.58 | 18.61 | 2.23M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 19.82 | 20.03 | 19.53 | 19.60 | 1.13M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 19.98 | 20.31 | 19.42 | 19.92 | 1.56M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 20.21 | 20.27 | 19.73 | 20.00 | 640.10K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 20.65 | 20.72 | 20.09 | 20.34 | 907.60K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 21.00 | 21.21 | 20.31 | 20.49 | 1.30M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 20.80 | 20.89 | 20.44 | 20.72 | 2.25M |
About First Advantage
First Advantage (FA) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation”. Its business address is in ATLANTA, GA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1210677.
FA board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Susan R. Bell | Director | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Sharon Binger | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| James Lindsey Clark | Director | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Mark Gillett | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Joseph Osnoss | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Bridgett R Price | Director | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Fastball Aggregator, L.P. Slp | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| V Aggregator Gp, L.L.C. Slp | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| V (Gp), L.L.C. Slta | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Lake Group, L.L.C. Silver | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Lake Technology Associates V, L.P. Silver | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Judith Sim | Director | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Scott Staples | Chief Executive Officer | Mar 4, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Bret T Jardine | Chief Legal Officer | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Steven Irwin Marks | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Douglas Nairne | Global Chief Operating Officer | May 13, 2026 |
| Joelle M Smith | President | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Scott Staples | Chief Executive Officer | Mar 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Joseph Osnoss | Sale | 12,500,000 | $22.02 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | V Aggregator Gp, L.L.C. Slp | Sale | 12,500,000 | $22.02 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | V (Gp), L.L.C. Slta | Sale | 12,500,000 | $22.02 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Lake Technology Associates V, L.P. Silver | Sale | 12,500,000 | $22.02 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Lake Group, L.L.C. Silver | Sale | 12,500,000 | $22.02 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Fastball Aggregator, L.P. Slp | Sale | 12,500,000 | $22.02 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | James Lindsey Clark | Sale | 4,921 | $15.69 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Bret T Jardine | Sale | 25,000 | $16.71 |
| May 12, 2026 | Bret T Jardine | Sale | 682 | $16.12 |
| May 7, 2026 | Joelle M Smith | Sale | 23,334 | $15.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Bret T Jardine | Sale | 600 | $12.09 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Bret T Jardine | Sale | 1,090 | $12.32 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Douglas Nairne | Buy | 9,000 | $11.86 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Bret T Jardine | Sale | 954 | $13.13 |
FA financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.57B | $-34.82M | -0.20 | $195.13M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $860.21M | $-110.27M | -0.74 | $28.20M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $763.76M | $37.29M | 0.26 | $162.82M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $810.02M | $64.60M | 0.43 | $212.77M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $712.29M | $16.05M | 0.11 | $148.68M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $3.75B, total liabilities $2.45B, cash $237.90M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
FA earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $24.12 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.76 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.69 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $13.80 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.50 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.83 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.26 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.58 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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