Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates for First Advantage (FA)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of First Advantage (NYSE: FA) recently:

• 8/17/2026 – First Advantage had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $18.00 to $22.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 8/17/2026 – First Advantage was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
• 8/7/2026 – First Advantage had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $21.00 to $24.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 8/7/2026 – First Advantage had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $20.00 to $30.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 8/6/2026 – First Advantage was upgraded by Needham & Company LLC from “hold” to “buy”. They now have a $28.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/3/2026 – First Advantage had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $17.00 to $21.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at First Advantage

In related news, Director James Lindsey Clark sold 4,921 shares of First Advantage stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.69, for a total transaction of $77,210.49. Following the sale, the director directly owned 56,844 shares in the company, valued at $891,882.36. The trade was a 7.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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.

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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.

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