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First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) announced it has been included on TIME's list of America's Best...
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BUY- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) announced it has been included on TIME's list of America's Best Companies 2026, ranking #1 in Background Screening and Identity Verification.
- The global software and data company provided comprehensive end-to-end identity solutions including criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring, with over 80,000 customers worldwide including approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100.
- First Advantage placed in the top 25 nationwide in Professional Services category and in top three Professional Services companies ranked by financial performance.
- The recognition reflects dedication of team members who live values every day and remain focused on helping organizations build Trust in a Changing World.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 53.5% | 25% | 100.0 ptsExceptional (53.5%) - Hypergrowth |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 19.4% | 25% | 50.0 ptsMeets Minimum (19.4%) - Passes screener |
| Target Price Upside ? | 10.7% above | 20% | 0.0 ptsAbove Target (10.7% above) - Target: $18.86 vs Current: $21.12 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 28.5% | 15% | 40.0 ptsModerate (28.5%) - Adequate margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -7.3% | 15% | 20.0 ptsBarely a Dip (-7.3%) - Near recent highs |
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About FA
- First Advantage Corporation provides employment background screening, digital identity, and verification solutions internationally.
- It offers pre-onboarding products and solutions, such as criminal background checks, drug/health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity checks and biometric fraud mitigation tools, education/work history verification, driver records and compliance, healthcare credentials, executive screening, and other screening products.
- The company also provides post-onboarding solutions, including criminal records monitoring, I-9 verification, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media screening, and global sanctions and licenses; and adjacent products comprising fleet/vehicle compliance, hiring tax credits and incentives, and investigative research.
- Its products and solutions are used by executive management, human resources, talent acquisition, risk, compliance, vendor management, safety, global enterprises, mid-sized, and small companies.
- The company was formerly known as Fastball Intermediate, Inc. and changed its name to First Advantage Corporation in March 2021.
- First Advantage Corporation was founded in 2002 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.