Why First Advantage Stock Crushed the Market Today

First Advantage (FA) stock surged nearly 6% on Friday after being added to the S&P SmallCap 600 index, replacing Kennedy-Wilson Holdings which is being acquired. The inclusion makes the employment verification company an instant target for index funds and comes as the company has been performing well with double-digit growth in recent quarters.

06/12/2026, 6:00 PM • The Motley Fool

First Advantage to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) announced its management team will participate in four upcoming investor conferences in May and June 2026, including the Needham Technology Conference, William Blair Growth Stock Conference, Stifel Boston Cross Sector Conference, and Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference. Live webcasts will be available on the company's investor relations website.

05/08/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

First Advantage Releases 2026 Global Trends Report: Priorities and Outlook from HR Leaders and Job Seekers

First Advantage released its 2026 Global Background Screening Trends Report based on insights from over 5,000 HR leaders and job seekers across nine industries and five regions. Key findings show 89% of HR managers plan to expand background screening and identity verification solutions within two years due to rising identity fraud. The report highlights that risk mitigation and hiring speed are now dual priorities, with employers adopting AI-driven tools and vendor consolidation to streamline screening processes across the entire employee lifecycle.

03/13/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Cortland Associates Ditches First Advantage Shares in $5.6 Million Sale, According to Recent Filing

Cortland Associates sold 399,384 shares of First Advantage (FA) for approximately $5.6 million in Q4 2025, reducing its stake to 935,704 shares. The sale reflects First Advantage's poor performance, with shares down 29.1% over the past year and significantly underperforming the S&P 500. The company faces headwinds from AI disruption in the employment services sector and declining profitability.

01/28/2026, 4:28 PM • The Motley Fool

Is First Advantage Stock a Buy After Onex Canada Scooped Up Shares Worth Over $3 Million?

Onex Canada Asset Management increased its stake in First Advantage by 240,978 shares (worth $3.1 million) in Q3 2025, raising its position to 772,147 shares valued at $11.88 million. Despite the stock declining 27.14% over one year, the investment firm's bullish move is supported by First Advantage's strong Q3 results, including revenue of $409.2 million and a return to profitability with $2.6 million net income, though the company lowered full-year guidance.

01/03/2026, 9:05 PM • The Motley Fool

First Advantage to Release Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on November 6, 2025

First Advantage Corporation will release its Q3 2025 financial results on November 6, 2025, with a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET, providing investors details on how to participate via phone or webcast.

10/16/2025, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

First Advantage Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

First Advantage reported Q2 2025 revenues of $390.6 million, with net income of $0.3 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance and highlighted continued integration of Sterling Check Corp. acquisition while maintaining a positive outlook on growth and strategic priorities.

08/07/2025, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire