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First Advantage (FA) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
First Advantage (FA) reported revenue of $466M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +14% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.9%, net earnings $20.5M (4.4% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $466M | +4% | +14% |
| Operating profit | $60.1M | +5% | +42% |
| Net earnings | $20.5M | +21% | +690% |
| Operating cash flow | $63.8M | -13% | -12% |
| Free cash flow | $60.2M | -13% | -15% |
What changed
Revenue was $465.8M in Q3 2026, up 14% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. First Advantage Americas was the largest line at 49% of revenue. First Advantage Americas added $47.9M year over year (up 26%), 85% of the total change. First Advantage International declined 9%.
Operating profit was $60.1M, a 12.9% margin (up 2.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 32% reached operating profit, above the 10% margin then. Total costs grew 11% against revenue growth of 14%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+13%). Net earnings were $20.5M, up 690% year over year. The effective tax rate was 29.5%.
Operating cash flow was $63.8M (down 12% year over year), 311% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $28.3M of depreciation and amortization and $5.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $9.9M. Capital expenditures of $3.6M left free cash flow of $60.2M.
Questions
What was First Advantage's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
First Advantage (FA) reported revenue of $466M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +14% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was First Advantage profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $60.1M (12.9% of revenue) and net earnings $20.5M.
Source: First Advantage 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.