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First Advantage Corporation (FA) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$22.06 +2.18% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $22.10

First Advantage Corporation (FA) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 57/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $3.71B
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As of 2026-11-03, First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $22.06 (+2.18% 1D, market cap $3.71B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 10/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, FA ranks #256 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), FA carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.3%. By comparison, RGTI (Rigetti Computing Inc.) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.1%, cap $3.75B) and LIF (Life360 Inc.) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 24.6x, ROIC 8.0%, cap $3.62B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LIF leads on earnings multiple (24.6x) while LIF leads on capital efficiency (8.0% ROIC).

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Per FA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001210677), First Advantage Corporation generated $1.57B in revenue (+83.0% YoY), -$34.8M in net income, and $188.5M in free cash flow against $3.83B in total assets and $2.08B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $22.10 (+0.20%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 12% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 57/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.2% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk D
Cash (11)Whales (16)SEC (8)Macro (12)CEO (10)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.5% Base Target
$26 Bull$22 Base$17 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FA SCORES 57/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (28% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.6% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+12/20 pts (21% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 81% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 62 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 12 pts from forensic ceiling

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
49
Grade D$19.25+1.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
52
Grade C-$19.56+7.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
54
Grade C-$21.08+4.6% Next Q
Current
57
Grade D+$22.06-0.2% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 57/100 (D+) score, FA faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($20.12) or 200D SMA ($16.39) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($21.96) toward Bear Floor ($17.13).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
±7.6%
Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (FA)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for FA.

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FA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +74.25%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $20.97H $22.06L $20.97C $22.06VOL 1.11M
RES: $22.02SUP: $16.47SMA50: $20.12SMA200: $16.39
$26.10$22.16$18.23$14.29$10.36RES $22.02SUP $16.47$22.062026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
36.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +83.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (FA)

Technology Rank #256 of 715 ⚔️ RGTI vs FA Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (FA vs. RGTI, LIF, JOYY, QBTS)

Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, First Advantage Corporation (FA) ranks #256 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #232 by equity capitalization ($3.71B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LIF leads on earnings valuation at 24.6x trailing P/E, while LIF leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.0% ROIC and 77.8% gross margin. FA currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 57/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
FA ACTIVE
First Advantage Corporation
D+ 57/100 — — 3.3% +2.18% $3.71B Benchmark Subject
RGTI
Rigetti Computing Inc.
E 33/100 — 29.1% -12.1% -5.16% $3.75B /rgti-vs-fa →
LIF
Life360 Inc.
D 51/100 24.6x 77.8% 8.0% +0.56% $3.62B /lif-vs-fa →
JOYY
JOYY Inc.
D+ 52/100 — — 0.7% -1.23% $3.93B /joyy-vs-fa →
QBTS
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
D- 35/100 — 82.6% -22.6% -5.26% $4.04B /qbts-vs-fa →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001210677 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), First Advantage Corporation (FA) reported GAAP revenue of $1.57B (+83.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $860.2M , and +106.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$34.8M, operating cash flow of $195.1M, and free cash flow of $188.5M (+611.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, FA closed FY2025 with $3.83B in total assets against $2.08B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.41, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.57B -$34.8M $195.1M $188.5M $3.83B $2.08B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $860.2M -$110.3M $28.2M $26.5M $3.92B $2.12B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $763.8M $37.3M $162.8M $162.8M — —

3. FA Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $22.06 (+2.18% 1D, market cap $3.71B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 10/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, FA ranks #256 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FA compare to RGTI and LIF in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), FA carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.3%. By comparison, RGTI (Rigetti Computing Inc.) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.1%, cap $3.75B) and LIF (Life360 Inc.) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 24.6x, ROIC 8.0%, cap $3.62B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LIF leads on earnings multiple (24.6x) while LIF leads on capital efficiency (8.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FA?

Per FA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001210677), First Advantage Corporation generated $1.57B in revenue (+83.0% YoY), -$34.8M in net income, and $188.5M in free cash flow against $3.83B in total assets and $2.08B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FA last traded at $22.06 (+2.18% on volume of 1,217,544 shares), positioning the stock +9.64% above its 50-day simple moving average ($20.12) and +34.59% above its 200-day simple moving average ($16.39). Across its 52-week range of $8.82 to $25.15, FA sits at the 81.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.6% ($20.38 to $23.74).

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FA — First Advantage Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

First Advantage Corporation (FA) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 57/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $22.06 (+2.18% 1D, market capitalization $3.71B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (11/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.3%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 8.4%, and free cash flow yield of 5.23%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + Insider Conviction (10/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (8/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.41, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.58x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the EDP Services industry, with a market capitalization of $3.6B. — describes its products, customer base, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification. Per the market data, operating margin is 8.4% and net margin is -2.2%, with gross margin reported as 0%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), First Advantage Corporation (FA) reported $1.57B in annual revenue (up from $860.2M in FY2024, +83.0% YoY) and -$34.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($763.8M revenue, $37.3M net income) through FY2025, FA scaled operating cash flow to $195.1M and free cash flow to $188.5M, backed by $3.83B in total assets against $2.08B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 57/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Free cash flow yield of 5.23% and institutional whale pillar of 16/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $8.82 – $25.15 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation and 39.4x EV/EBITDA against 8.4% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in EDP Services (Technology), FA carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can FA sustain or expand its 8.4% operating margin and 3.3% ROIC against EDP Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.57B and free cash flow of $188.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $2.08B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is FA's equity valuation to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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FA Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $22.06?

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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $26.12 (+21.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate

FY 2025 revenue reached $1.57B with operating income of $132.5M and FCF of $188.5M, a sharp improvement from FY 2024.

FY 2025 revenue reached $1.57B with operating income of $132.5M and FCF of $188.5M, a sharp improvement from FY 2024.. When you look under the hood at FA, Fundamental Cash Engine is 11/20 with 0.0% gross margins and 3.3% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (16/20) has been quietly accumulating below $25.15. My 12M target is $26.12.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — FA's 8/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $16.84 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $21.59

A 3.3% ROIC, 1.58 Debt/Equity, and a 1.41 Altman Z-Score point to weak returns on a leveraged balance sheet.

Careful chasing FA at $21.59. A 3.3% ROIC, 1.58 Debt/Equity, and a 1.41 Altman Z-Score point to weak returns on a leveraged balance sheet.. Gross margin is 0.0%, but operating margin is 8.4%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $16.84 on multiple compression.

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