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First Advantage (FA) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
First Advantage gave guidance in 2 earnings releases on file since Aug 6, 2026. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1.7B–$1.7B (Aug 6, 2026) → raised $1.7B–$1.7B (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted revenue
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1.7B–$1.7B (Aug 6, 2026) → raised $1.7B–$1.7B (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted net income
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $214M–$225M (Aug 6, 2026) → raised $227M–$232M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $472M–$486M (Aug 6, 2026) → raised $488M–$498M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EPS
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1.23–$1.29 (Aug 6, 2026) → raised $1.30–$1.33 (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
First Advantage, Q3 2026: revenue $466M (+14% year over year), operating margin 12.9%, net earnings $20.5M, operating cash flow $63.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does First Advantage beat its guidance?
First Advantage gave guidance in 2 earnings releases on file since Aug 6, 2026. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times.
How often does First Advantage raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times since Aug 6, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.