Rating Change
Needham reiterated its Buy rating on First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) on November 06, 2026.
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Needham Reiterates Buy Rating on First Advantage Corporation (FA)
Needham reiterated its Buy rating on First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) on November 06, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) · reiterate
- Firm
- Needham
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $23.38
- Market capitalization
- $2.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Needham reiterated a Buy rating on First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) on November 6, 2026.
- FA stock trades at $23.38 with a $2.5B market cap and has gained 80% over the past 52 weeks.
- Among the 10 most recent analyst ratings, 5 are Buy and 5 are Hold, with no Sell ratings.
- Analyst ratings are one input for investment decisions and should be considered alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Market Context
First Advantage Corporation operates in the Industrials sector. The stock currently trades at $23.38 with a market capitalization of $2.5B. The stock has gained 80.0% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Needham provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for First Advantage Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for First Advantage Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2026 | Needham | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 07, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 06, 2026 | Needham | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View FA Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Buy rating mean for FA?
A rating of Buy from Needham reflects the analyst's outlook on First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the FA forecast page.
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