Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for First Advantage (FA)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for First Advantage (NYSE: FA):

• 5/11/2026 – First Advantage had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $15.00 to $18.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – First Advantage was given a new $18.00 price target by Stifel Nicolaus.
• 5/8/2026 – First Advantage had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $15.00 to $20.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – First Advantage had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $15.00 to $18.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other First Advantage news, President Joelle M. Smith sold 23,334 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.00, for a total value of $350,010.00. Following the sale, the president directly owned 19,393 shares in the company, valued at $290,895. This represents a 54.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 4.40% of the company’s stock.

First Advantage is a global provider of background screening, identity verification and workforce risk management solutions. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of services that help employers verify candidate credentials, manage regulatory compliance and mitigate risk throughout the employee lifecycle. Its platform is built to integrate with leading human capital management and applicant tracking systems, enabling a seamless and scalable experience for organizations of all sizes.

The company’s core offerings include pre-employment and continuous background screening, digital identity verification, drug and health testing, and ongoing employee monitoring.