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First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) announced it has been included on TIME's list of America's Best...

Published: Jul 21, 2026   |  Read Original Article ↗

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  • 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 Metric Rating
FA Rating
46.5
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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

Industrials Specialty Business Services 9,500 employees Atlanta, GA, United States
  • 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.
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