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First Advantage (FA) R&D spending by quarter
First Advantage's R&D spending was $27.3M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.1% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $23.9M (Q4 2025) to $27.3M (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $27.3M | +0.1% | +9% |
| Q2 2026 | $27.3M | +11% | +6% |
| Q1 2026 | $24.6M | +3% | -9% |
| Q4 2025 | $23.9M | -5% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $25.1M | -2% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $25.7M | -5% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $27.2M | — | — |
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 R&D spending?
First Advantage's R&D spending was $27.3M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.1% from Q2 2026.
How has First Advantage's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $23.9M (Q4 2025) to $27.3M (Q3 2026).