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First Advantage (FA) operating margin by quarter
First Advantage's operating margin was 12.9% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.2 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 8.7% (Q1 2026) to 12.9% (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 12.9% | +0.2 pts | +2.6 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 12.7% | +4.0 pts | — |
| Q1 2026 | 8.7% | -2.0 pts | — |
| Q4 2025 | 10.7% | +0.4 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 10.3% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
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
What is First Advantage's operating margin?
First Advantage's operating margin was 12.9% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.2 pts from Q2 2026.
How has First Advantage's operating margin changed?
Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 8.7% (Q1 2026) to 12.9% (Q3 2026).