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FA, BVS and OOMA emerged as July breakout stock picks after meeting momentum and price-based screens designed to spot potential upside.

First Advantage (FA) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

AI-driven hiring and HR automation are reshaping HCM software, with three companies, namely, PAYC, PCTY and FA standing out for short-term upside.

First Advantage (FA) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

ATLANTA, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company, today announced the Company's management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:

First Advantage Corporation (FA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Delivers Another Record Quarter and Reaffirms Full Year 2026 Guidance First Quarter 2026 Highlights 1 Revenues of $385.2 million (8.6% growth year-over-year) Net income of $2.2 million (0.6% margin); Diluted net income per share of $0.01 Adjusted EBITDA of $105.3 million (27.3% margin) Adjusted Net Income of $45.1 million; Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.26 Cash Flows from Operations of $49.4 million Subsequent to the end of the quarter, voluntary debt prepayment of $25 million made on May 6, in addition to $25 million prepayment made on February 27 $19.5 million in shares repurchased under $100 million share repurchase program Reaffirming full year 2026 guidance ranges3 ATLANTA, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Key Financials (Amounts in millions, except per share data and percentages)   Three Months Ended March 31,     2026     2025     Change   Revenues $ 385.2     $ 354.6     8.6 % Net income (loss) $ 2.2     $ (41.2 )   NM   Net income (loss) margin   0.6 %     (11.6 )%   NA   Diluted net income (loss) per share $ 0.01     $ (0.24 )   NM   Adjusted EBITDA1 $ 105.3     $ 92.1     14.3 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin1   27.3 %     26.0 %   NA   Adjusted Net Income1 $ 45.1     $ 30.5     48.0 % Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share1 $ 0.26     $ 0.17     52.9 % 1 Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share are non-GAAP measures.

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First Advantage is upgraded to Buy as execution drives growth despite a weak hiring environment. FA's Sterling integration is complete, with retention improving to 97% and cost synergies reaching a $55M run rate. Enterprise wins and cross-sell momentum signal increasing customer trust and larger, more bundled deals.