First Advantage: Enlarged TAM, Good Execution, Early Signs Of Macro Recovery (Rating Upgrade)

  • I upgrade FA to buy, as post-merger execution and deleveraging have exceeded my expectations, reducing prior risks. Integration is ahead of schedule, with strong cost synergies, debt reduction, and accelerating business momentum, including record bookings and high customer retention. The digital identity push has doubled FA's TAM and diversified revenue, offering high-margin, recurring growth less tied to hiring cycles.