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First Advantage Corporation

S&P 500

FA/Industrials · Specialty Business Services/NASDAQ

Stock Price

$16.76

Stock Price$16.76P/E321.4MCap2.8BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

56/ 100Caution

FA's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.1% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.8x interest coverage & 0.7% return on equity.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.1%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 0.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

  • Interest Coverage: 0.8xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Return on Equity: 0.7%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Dividend Streak: 1+ yrsShort dividend history limits track-record signal.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
0.1%Very Safe
0.1%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe
2.6xVery Safe
159.7Caution

Profitability

Caution
8.8%Caution
45.1%Safe

Dividend Track Record

Caution
1+ yrsDanger
NoneVery Safe
VolatileWarning

About First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage Corporation is a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions worldwide. It delivers comprehensive pre-onboarding services, including criminal background checks, drug and health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity verification with biometric fraud mitigation, education and work history checks, driver records, healthcare credentials, executive screening, and compliance tools. Post-onboarding offerings encompass criminal records monitoring, I-9 verification, healthcare sanctions monitoring, motor vehicle records, social media screening, and global sanctions and licenses management. Additional products cover fleet and vehicle compliance, hiring tax credits, resident and tenant screening, and investigative research. Operating through two segments—Americas, focusing on the United States, Canada, and Latin America, and International—the company leverages proprietary technology, AI-powered platforms, data, and APIs to help customers manage risk, ensure compliance, and hire talent effectively across industries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage Corporation plays a vital role in the human resources technology and professional services sectors.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Annual Dividend

$0.00

Frequency

N/A

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.08%

52-Week Range

$8.82 - $18.55

Dividend History (2016–2025)

FA annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

FA earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

August 18, 2023

Last Payment Date

August 31, 2023

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

N/A

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

FA Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$1,676.00

Annual Income

$0.00

Quarterly Income

$0.00

Monthly Income

$0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FA's current dividend yield?
First Advantage Corporation (FA) currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%, based on a stock price of $16.76 and an annual dividend of $0.00.
When is FA's next dividend payment date?
FA's next ex-dividend date is 2023-08-18 and the next payment date is 2023-08-31. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does FA pay in dividends per year?
First Advantage Corporation paid $1.50 per share in annual dividends in 2023. The dividends are paid unknown.
Has FA been increasing its dividend?
First Advantage Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is FA's dividend safe?
First Advantage Corporation has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.08%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is FA's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates First Advantage Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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