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FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:FA - US31846B1089 - Common Stock

15.15 USD
+0.23 (+1.54%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 2:21:01 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

4

Taking everything into account, FA scores 4 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the past year, FA was a below average performing stock in the market. The medium term picture is also negative, but we see some improvement happening in recent action.

75% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than FA.
Both the short term and long term trends are neutral. So this is not the most entertaining stock around.
FA is an average performer in the Professional Services industry, it outperforms 65% of 86 stocks in the same industry.
FA is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so FA is lagging the market.
In the last month FA has a been trading in the 13.57 - 15.71 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP / FA Weekly stock chart
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP / FA Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

5

Although the technical rating is only medium, FA does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 15.40. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

Support and Resistance Analysis

14.10

16.97

We found 1 important support area.

  • A support zone ranging from 14.24 to 14.24. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 15.40 to 15.76. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @16.80 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for FA is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for FA is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength25.52NEGATIVEFA has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 74.48% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPMIXEDThe current price of FA is below the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)54.69NEUTRALThe RSI value for FA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.08NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests FA has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)24.9NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for FA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.39MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for FA suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)34.68POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for FA suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP / FA Daily stock chart

FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP

NASDAQ:FA (1/6/2026, 2:21:01 PM)

15.15

+0.23 (+1.54%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Performance
% Chg1.54%
1 Week-3.93%
2 Weeks-2.23%
1 Month7.42%
3 Month4.63%
6 Month-13.21%
12 Month-14.5%
2 Year-8.86%
3 Year7.49%
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.56
ATR(20)%3.39%
ATR Inc27.78%
Range Today0.51
ADR(20)0.5
ADR(20)%3.29%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS25.52
3 months CRS64.44
6 months CRS19.22
Mansfield-1.5
10 Day High15.71
10 Day Low14.17
20 Day High15.71
20 Day Low13.57
52 Week High20.27
52 Week Low11.95
CS1 End14.24
CR1 Start15.4
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.82%
DER(5)-1.66%
Volume179.12K
Volume Incr-2.76%
Vol(5)534.08K
Vol(50)746.74K

FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP / FA FAQ

What is the technical rating for FA stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 4 / 10 to FA.


What is the current trend direction of FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) stock?

The current trend direction for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) is Bearish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP?

FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) has an RSI value of 54.685. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) stock?

The MACD indicator for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) has a value of -0.0817165, indicating a bearish trend.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP?

FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) has a support level at 14.24 and a resistance level at 15.4. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of FA support and resistance levels.