First Advantage Corp.
- FA · Nasdaq
- Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation
- Atlanta, GA
- 9,500 employees
- CIK 0001210677
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
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Scott Staples Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-08-06 - Steven Marks Chief Financial Officer 8-K, 2026-08-06
- Steven Irwin Marks Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-03-04
- Joelle M. Smith President 4, 2026-09-18
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Bret T. Jardine Chief Legal Officer 4, 2026-06-03 -
Douglas Nairne Global Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-05-13
What leadership is saying
“Our outstanding second quarter performance, highlighted by 15% year-over-year revenue growth and exceptional per share earnings growth, demonstrated the strength of our AI-driven proprietary technology platform and our continued go-to-market momentum. In addition to our team’s excellent execution, our results benefited from sustained momentum driven by our recent large contract wins and continued improvement in base revenue performance. We further showcased the agility, flexi”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed August 6, 2026
First Advantage Corp is a U.S. public company in services-computer processing & data preparation (SIC 7374), headquartered in Atlanta, GA. It trades as FA on Nasdaq. Revenue was $1.6B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +83.0% from the year before. It reported about 9,500 employees. Scott Staples is Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.6B 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $860M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $764M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $810M 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $712M 10-K, 2024-02-29 |
| Operating income | $132M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | -$62.4M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $81.5M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $94.3M 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $63.8M 10-K, 2024-02-29 |
| SG&A | $236M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $264M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $117M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $117M 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $108M 10-K, 2024-02-29 |
| Net income | -$34.8M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | -$110M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $37.3M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $64.6M 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $16.1M 10-K, 2024-02-29 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Staples CEO, First Advantage | Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-08-06 |
| Steven Marks Chief Financial Officer at First Advantage | Chief Financial Officer | 8-K, 2026-08-06 |
| Steven Irwin Marks | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-03-04 |
| Joelle M. Smith Board Director | Business Strategy | Revenue Growth | Private Equity | Digital Transformation | Global Expansion | HR Tech | President | 4, 2026-09-18 |
| Bret T. Jardine Chief Legal Officer - First Advantage | Chief Legal Officer | 4, 2026-06-03 |
| Douglas Nairne | Global Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-05-13 |
| Joelle Smith | President | 10-K, 2026-02-26 |
 Joseph Osnoss | Chairman of the Board | 8-K, 2026-08-06 |
| Bridgett R. Price | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-24 |
| James L. Clark | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-24 |
| John Rudella | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-24 |
| Judith Sim | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-24 |
| Mark Gillett | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-24 |
| Susan R. Bell | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-24 |
What First Advantage Corp does
First Advantage Corporation (“First Advantage” or the “Company”) is a global software and data company. We provide comprehensive, end-to-end identity solutions, criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring. Combining AI-powered proprietary technology platforms with proprietary data, primary source data, and third-party data, we help organizations hire with confidence and manage risk across the entire employee lifecycle.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 172.0 million (as of October 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $1.3B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 26, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting June 5, 2026 (filed April 24, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 24, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Atlanta, Georgia) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | Lake Group L.L.C. Silver Director | Sale | 12,500,000 | $275M | Form 4, August 14, 2026 |
| August 12, 2026 | Joseph Osnoss Director | Sale | 12,500,000 | $275M | Form 4, August 14, 2026 |
| August 12, 2026 | (Gp) L.L.C. Slta V. Director | Sale | 12,500,000 | $275M | Form 4, August 14, 2026 |
| August 12, 2026 | Lake Technology Associates L.P. Silver V. Director | Sale | 12,500,000 | $275M | Form 4, August 14, 2026 |
| August 12, 2026 | Aggregator GP L.L.C. SLP V. Director | Sale | 12,500,000 | $275M | Form 4, August 14, 2026 |
| August 12, 2026 | Fastball Aggregator L.P. SLP Director | Sale | 12,500,000 | $275M | Form 4, August 14, 2026 |
| June 8, 2026 | James Lindsey Clark Director | Sale | 4,921 | $77K | Form 4, June 10, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | Bret T. Jardine Chief Legal Officer | Sale | 25,000 | $418K | Form 4, June 3, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-08-12
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-08-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-06-08
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-07
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-26
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-01-30
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-11-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-08-07
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-08-04
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
Frequently asked questions about First Advantage Corp
- What does First Advantage Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "First Advantage Corporation (“First Advantage” or the “Company”) is a global software and data company. We provide comprehensive, end-to-end identity solutions, criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring. Combining AI-powered proprietary technology platforms with proprietary data, primary source data, and third-party data, we help organizations hire with confidence and manage risk across the entire employee lifecycle."
- What is First Advantage Corp's revenue?
- $1.6B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 26, 2026.
- Is First Advantage Corp profitable?
- First Advantage Corp reported net income of -$34.8M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does First Advantage Corp have?
- About 9,500 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of First Advantage Corp?
- Scott Staples, Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed August 6, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of First Advantage Corp?
- Steven Marks, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 8-K filed August 6, 2026.
- Where is First Advantage Corp headquartered?
- Atlanta, GA.
- What is First Advantage Corp's stock ticker?
- FA on Nasdaq.
- What industry is First Advantage Corp in?
- Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation, SIC code 7374.
- What is First Advantage Corp's website?
- fadv.com.
- When does First Advantage Corp report earnings next?
- February 4, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is First Advantage Corp a public company?
- Yes. First Advantage Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0001210677 and trades as FA.
- Who audits First Advantage Corp?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Atlanta, Georgia, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of First Advantage Corp are outstanding?
- 172.0 million shares as of October 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- What is First Advantage Corp's public float?
- $1.3B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 26, 2026.
- How many business segments does First Advantage Corp report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- When is First Advantage Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- June 5, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 24, 2026.
- Have First Advantage Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since September 17, 2025, officers and directors reported 13 open-market sales worth about $1.7B and 1 purchase worth about $107K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Lake Group L.L.C. Silver (Director) sold 12,500,000 shares on August 12, 2026.