ADT (ADT)
Market Price (5/17/2026): $6.83 | Market Cap: $5.6 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Specialized Consumer Services
ADT (ADT)
Market Price (5/17/2026): $6.83Market Cap: $5.6 BilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: Specialized Consumer Services
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Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 15%, Dividend Yield is 3.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 10%, FCF Yield is 27% Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26% Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 40%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 29%, CFO LTM is 2.1 Bil Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 27% Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include IoT for Buildings, and Remote Patient Monitoring. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -38%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -57% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 136% Key risksADT key risks include [1] a high debt load nearly three times the industry average and [2] multiple recent cybersecurity incidents that compromised employee and customer data. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 15%, Dividend Yield is 3.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 10%, FCF Yield is 27% |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 40%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 29%, CFO LTM is 2.1 Bil |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 27% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include IoT for Buildings, and Remote Patient Monitoring. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -38%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -57% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 136% |
| Key risksADT key risks include [1] a high debt load nearly three times the industry average and [2] multiple recent cybersecurity incidents that compromised employee and customer data. |
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Q4 2025 Revenue Miss and Flat 2026 Outlook. ADT reported its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on March 2, 2026, with revenue of $1.28 billion, missing analyst estimates of $1.31 billion by 2.29%. This revenue shortfall contributed to a significant pre-market stock decline of 14.96% on that day, bringing the share price down to $6.82. Furthermore, management projected that 2026 revenue and Adjusted EPS would be approximately flat compared to 2025, with anticipated tariff-related subscriber acquisition cost pressure of roughly $45 million.
2. Cybersecurity Data Breach and Reputational Risk. On April 24, 2026, ADT publicly disclosed that it had detected unauthorized access to customer and prospective customer data on April 20, 2026. While no payment information was accessed, the breach involved names, phone numbers, and addresses, and in a smaller number of cases, dates of birth and the last four digits of Social Security numbers or Tax IDs. A hacking group claimed responsibility, alleging over 10 million records were compromised, with a confirmed victim count of approximately 5.5 million people by a breach notification service. This event, particularly for a security provider, raised concerns about customer trust and brand reputation.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Fundamental Drivers
The -13.9% change in ADT stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/16/2026 was primarily driven by a -12.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 1312026 | 5162026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 7.93 | 6.83 | -13.9% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 5,113 | 5,140 | 0.5% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 12.5% | 12.1% | -3.1% |
| P/E Multiple | 10.1 | 8.9 | -12.2% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 819 | 814 | 0.6% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -13.9% |
Market Drivers
1/31/2026 to 5/16/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| ADT | -13.9% | |
| Market (SPY) | 7.1% | 47.0% |
| Sector (XLY) | -3.6% | 50.7% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -21.6% change in ADT stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/16/2026 was primarily driven by a -23.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 10312025 | 5162026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 8.71 | 6.83 | -21.6% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 5,059 | 5,140 | 1.6% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 12.3% | 12.1% | -1.3% |
| P/E Multiple | 11.6 | 8.9 | -23.4% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 832 | 814 | 2.2% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -21.6% |
Market Drivers
10/31/2025 to 5/16/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| ADT | -21.6% | |
| Market (SPY) | 9.0% | 44.1% |
| Sector (XLY) | -2.5% | 46.8% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -12.4% change in ADT stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/16/2026 was primarily driven by a -27.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 4302025 | 5162026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 7.80 | 6.83 | -12.4% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 4,976 | 5,140 | 3.3% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 11.0% | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| P/E Multiple | 12.2 | 8.9 | -27.1% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 863 | 814 | 5.9% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -12.4% |
Market Drivers
4/30/2025 to 5/16/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| ADT | -12.4% | |
| Market (SPY) | 34.8% | 44.6% |
| Sector (XLY) | 19.1% | 44.8% |
Fundamental Drivers
The 10.9% change in ADT stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 354.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).| (LTM values as of) | 4302023 | 5162026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 6.16 | 6.83 | 10.9% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 4,966 | 5,140 | 3.5% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 2.7% | 12.1% | 354.6% |
| P/E Multiple | 42.1 | 8.9 | -78.8% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 906 | 814 | 11.3% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 10.9% |
Market Drivers
4/30/2023 to 5/16/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| ADT | 10.9% | |
| Market (SPY) | 84.7% | 38.2% |
| Sector (XLY) | 61.5% | 39.9% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| ADT Return | 9% | 10% | -23% | 5% | 20% | -14% | -0% |
| Peers Return | 19% | -22% | 12% | 14% | 21% | -3% | 40% |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 10% | 100% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| ADT Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 42% | 42% | 67% | 40% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 60% | 37% | 45% | 45% | 52% | 36% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 60% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| ADT Max Drawdown | -33% | -28% | -47% | -17% | -12% | -22% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -20% | -37% | -24% | -18% | -23% | -20% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -5% | -25% | -10% | -8% | -19% | -9% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: JCI, HON, ALLE, ALRM, REZI. See ADT Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/15/2026 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | ADT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock | ||
| % Loss | -11.3% | -9.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 12.8% | 10.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1 days | 24 days |
| 2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -38.2% | -6.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 61.8% | 7.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 539 days | 31 days |
| 2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening | ||
| % Loss | -26.2% | -24.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 35.5% | 32.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 82 days | 427 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -48.1% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 92.5% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 70 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -31.5% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 45.9% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 333 days | 105 days |
In The Past
ADT's stock fell -1.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 1.2% gain to breakeven.
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| Event | ADT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -38.2% | -6.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 61.8% | 7.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 539 days | 31 days |
| 2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening | ||
| % Loss | -26.2% | -24.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 35.5% | 32.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 82 days | 427 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -48.1% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 92.5% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 70 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -31.5% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 45.9% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 333 days | 105 days |
In The Past
ADT's stock fell -1.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 1.2% gain to breakeven.
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About ADT (ADT)
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A professionally installed and monitored version of Ring or Nest.
The Xfinity Home or AT&T Digital Life of dedicated security and smart home solutions.
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- Monitored Security Solutions: Provides continuous surveillance and alerts for intrusion, fire, carbon monoxide, flooding, and personal emergencies.
- Smart Home & Automation Solutions: Enables remote control and automated scheduling of lighting, thermostats, appliances, and other connected devices via smart devices.
- Video Surveillance Systems: Offers real-time video monitoring capabilities for premises.
- Access Control Systems: Manages entry and exit points for enhanced security.
- Fire Suppression Systems: Provides equipment and services to detect and extinguish fires.
- Maintenance Services: Ensures the ongoing functionality and reliability of installed security and automation systems.
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ADT Inc. sells primarily to individuals and serves the following major customer categories:
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Residential Security Customers: Individuals and families seeking comprehensive security solutions for their homes, including systems designed to detect intrusion, fire, carbon monoxide, flooding, and other environmental hazards.
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Smart Home Users: Consumers who leverage ADT's interactive and smart home solutions to integrate security with home automation, allowing them to control various connected devices like lighting, thermostats, appliances, and cameras via smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
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Personal Emergency Response Service Users: Individuals who rely on ADT's systems for immediate assistance in case of personal emergencies, such as injuries, medical incidents, or incapacitation within their premises.
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Jim DeVries, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Jim DeVries joined ADT in 2016 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, was appointed President in September 2017, CEO in December 2018, and Chairman in 2023. Prior to joining ADT, he spent nearly a decade at Allstate Insurance Company, serving as Executive Vice President of Operations as well as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. He has also held senior leadership roles in the financial services and telecommunications industries, including Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Principal Financial Group and Vice President for Corporate Services and Human Resources at Ameritech's Monitoring and Security Services Division.
Jeff Likosar, President, Corporate Development and Transformation, and Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Likosar was reappointed Chief Financial Officer in April 2024, having served as interim CFO since December 2023. He previously held the CFO position at ADT from 2017 to 2022. He has been an integral part of ADT's leadership team since 2016. Along with his CFO responsibilities, Likosar remains responsible for corporate development, strategy, and transformation execution.
Fawad Ahmad, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Customer Officer
Fawad Ahmad was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Customer Officer in April 2025. He is responsible for leading ADT's operations organization, including field technicians, remote service, call center teams, IT, and procurement. Ahmad brings over 20 years of experience in building global products and leading digital transformations. Before joining ADT, he served as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at State Farm.
Omar Khan, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer
Omar Khan was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer in March 2025. In this role, he leads ADT's product, innovation, business development, and engineering teams. Prior to ADT, Khan served as a Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and held leadership roles at Magic Leap, Samsung, Motorola, and Healthy MD. He has a background in strategic planning, business development, and emerging technologies.
David Smail, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
David Smail has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since February 2019. He possesses over 30 years of legal experience both in the U.S. and internationally, including 10 years of law firm corporate and securities transactional practice and more than 20 years in public company general counsel roles. From August 2015 to September 2018, he served as Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer for Scientific Games Corporation. His previous roles also include Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Morgans Hotel Group and Executive Vice President and Group General Counsel of Havas S.A.
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Here are the key risks to ADT's business:Key Risks to ADT Inc.
- Intense Competition and the Rise of DIY Solutions: ADT operates in a highly competitive security and smart home industry, facing pressure from both traditional rivals and an increasing number of new entrants, particularly those offering self-monitored and do-it-yourself (DIY) security alternatives. This competitive landscape can limit ADT's pricing power, threaten its market position, and contribute to customer attrition, challenging its traditional installation and fee-based monitoring model.
- Technological Innovation and Integration Challenges: The rapid pace of technological change in the security and smart home sector necessitates continuous investment in research and development and the delivery of next-generation products. ADT's ability to successfully innovate, keep its technology current, and integrate new solutions—such as AI, IoT devices, and its strategic partnership with Google—is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and future growth. Delays or failures in IT modernization and product development could disrupt operations and negatively impact financial performance.
- High Levels of Indebtedness: ADT carries a substantial amount of debt, which can restrict its financial and operational flexibility. This high debt load limits the company's ability to respond swiftly to market changes or invest aggressively in growth opportunities, and requires a significant portion of its cash flow for debt servicing.
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The proliferation and increasing consumer adoption of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) smart home security systems offered by companies like Ring (owned by Amazon), SimpliSafe, and Arlo. These systems often provide more affordable equipment, easier self-installation, and flexible or lower-cost monitoring options, directly competing with ADT's traditional professionally installed and monitored, often higher-cost, solutions.
The increasing integration of smart home security functionalities into broader consumer technology ecosystems by major tech companies (e.g., Amazon with Ring and Alexa, Google with Nest and Google Home). These tech giants leverage their extensive customer bases, brand recognition, and platforms to offer comprehensive smart home solutions that include security features, potentially sidelining traditional security providers.
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Here are the addressable market sizes for ADT's main products and services in the U.S. region:
- Residential Security Market (U.S.): The US interactive residential security market is forecast to increase by USD 2.97 billion between 2023 and 2028, with a CAGR of 10.26%. The residential security market is projected to grow at a 7.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2035. Approximately 94 million U.S. households utilize some form of security system, including cameras, alarms, or access control tools.
- Commercial Security System Market (U.S.): The U.S. Commercial Security System Market is projected to grow from USD 78.32 billion in 2025 to USD 145.91 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 8.12%. Another report states the U.S. market is projected to reach USD 93.38 billion by 2030. The global commercial security system market size was estimated at USD 202.23 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 540.47 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 11.8% from 2025 to 2033. North America dominated the commercial security system market with over 30% share in 2022.
- Smart Home Market (U.S.): The U.S. smart home market size was estimated at USD 23.72 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.4% from 2025 to 2030, reaching USD 84.20 billion by 2030. Another estimate places the U.S. smart home market size at USD 36.38 billion in 2024, projected to reach approximately USD 403.09 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 27.19% from 2025 to 2034. The U.S. Smart Home Market is valued at approximately USD 25 billion. The United States Smart Home Security Market reached USD 3.26 billion in 2024 and is estimated to attain USD 8.26 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.83% from 2025 to 2033.
- Fire Protection System Market (U.S.): The U.S. fire protection system market size was estimated at USD 25.94 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2025 to 2030. The U.S. fire suppression system market is valued at USD 6.4 billion. Another source reported the U.S. fire suppression system market size was valued at USD 6.49 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% from 2024 to 2030. The US Fire Protection Systems Market is predicted to reach USD 84 billion by 2035, at a 12.34% CAGR.
- Video Surveillance Market (U.S.): The U.S. Video Surveillance Market is valued at USD 10.99 billion. Other reports indicate the U.S. video surveillance market is expected to be valued at USD 11.27 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 18.06 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.2%. Another projection for the United States Video Surveillance Market size in 2026 is USD 15.53 billion, growing to USD 27.45 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 12.07%. The United States Video Surveillance Market will reach US$ 50.54 billion by 2032, up from US$ 18.57 billion in 2023.
- Access Control Market (U.S.): The U.S. access control market generated a revenue of USD 2.62 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 3.68 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6% from 2025 to 2030. Another report states the United States access control market size reached USD 2.72 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3.86 billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.83% during 2026-2034. One source estimates the US access control market size at USD 3.28 billion in 2024, projected to grow to USD 8.34 billion by 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period 2025-2035. The US access control market size in 2026 is estimated at USD 3.94 billion, with projections showing USD 4.81 billion by 2031, growing at 4.05% CAGR over 2026-2031.
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ADT (symbol: ADT) is focused on several key drivers to fuel its revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, despite anticipating flat revenue and earnings per share in 2026 as it transitions and invests in these initiatives. The company aims for a multi-year financial framework targeting 5% annual revenue growth. Here are the expected drivers of future revenue growth: * Expansion of ADT+ and next-generation smart home security platforms: ADT is investing in and developing ADT+, a next-generation smart home security platform, along with new features such as Live Light and My Safety. The acquisition of Origin AI is also intended to integrate ambient intelligence into its proprietary platform, enhancing its smart home offerings. * Growth in commercial and solar segments: The company's long-term strategy emphasizes expanding its reach across consumer and small business, commercial, and solar segments. This strategy leverages the existing momentum from its partnership with Google and its commercial and solar ventures. * Introduction of bundled services and innovative offerings: ADT plans to introduce more flexible and comprehensive bundled services. These new offerings will integrate smart home security with energy management, as well as mobile, vehicle security, and smart aging products, providing greater customer choice and potentially increasing average revenue per user. * Investments in customer acquisition efficiency and new sales channels: ADT is focusing on improving its customer acquisition efficiency through targeted marketing to new segments and refining its channel strategy. This includes expanding into e-commerce and do-it-yourself (DIY) channels, with DIY already showing significant growth. * Leveraging AI and automation for an enhanced customer experience: While primarily aimed at efficiency and improved alarm handling, the strategic expansion of AI in customer service and sales/marketing is expected to be transformational, leading to better customer retention and potentially attracting new customers through a superior service experience.AI Analysis | Feedback
Share Repurchases
- In 2025, ADT repurchased and retired 78 million shares of its common stock for an aggregate price of $604 million.
- Since January 2024, ADT repurchased $846 million in shares.
- In March 2026, ADT authorized a new three-year share repurchase program of $1.5 billion.
Share Issuance
- While no large-scale share issuances for capital raising were identified, employee stock options were granted in March 2026, including 4,793,066 options to the CEO and 445,103 options to an EVP.
- The number of shares outstanding declined by 8.72% year-over-year to 0.883 billion by Q3 2025, indicating that share repurchases have largely offset any issuances.
Inbound Investments
- No significant third-party inbound investments (such as a private equity firm or strategic partner injecting equity) with specific dollar amounts were found in the last 3-5 years, beyond a strategic partnership with State Farm.
Outbound Investments
- In February 2026, ADT acquired Origin AI to integrate ambient sensing capabilities into its offerings.
- In December 2023, ADT completed a strategic bulk purchase of approximately 57,000 customer accounts for $89 million cash.
- ADT anticipates allocating more capital to mergers and acquisitions in the future.
Capital Expenditures
- In Q4 2025, ADT Inc. invested $50.1 million in capital expenditures.
- For 2026, ADT plans to invest roughly $50 million across product, service, and go-to-market initiatives.
- Capital expenditures are defined to include accounts purchased through dealer networks or third parties, subscriber system asset expenditures, and purchases of property and equipment.
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 84.09 |
| Mkt Cap | 8.2 |
| Rev LTM | 6,377 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,087 |
| FCF LTM | 683 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 606 |
| CFO LTM | 781 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 697 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 7.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 5.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 8.1% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.9% |
| Op Inc Chg LTM | 6.6% |
| Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg | 12.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 15.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 15.1% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 17.3% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 18.0% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 16.2% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 15.6% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 8.2 |
| P/S | 2.3 |
| P/Op Inc | 14.1 |
| P/EBIT | 12.2 |
| P/E | 16.8 |
| P/CFO | 11.7 |
| Total Yield | 5.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 5.1% |
| D/E | 0.3 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -6.6% |
| 3M Rtn | -10.9% |
| 6M Rtn | -14.8% |
| 12M Rtn | -4.4% |
| 3Y Rtn | 23.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -11.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -19.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -21.2% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -27.1% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -56.8% |
Price Behavior
| Market Price | $6.83 | |
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 5.6 | |
| First Trading Date | 09/10/2014 | |
| Distance from 52W High | -21.6% | |
| 50 Days | 200 Days | |
| DMA Price | $6.83 | $7.84 |
| DMA Trend | down | down |
| Distance from DMA | -0.0% | -12.9% |
| 3M | 1YR | |
| Volatility | 36.0% | 27.1% |
| Downside Capture | 151.02 | 129.75 |
| Upside Capture | 61.06 | 70.38 |
| Correlation (SPY) | 46.5% | 44.8% |
| 1M | 2M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.97 | 1.12 | 1.10 | 0.97 | 0.94 | 0.92 |
| Up Beta | 0.99 | 1.70 | 1.54 | 1.16 | 1.07 | 0.80 |
| Down Beta | 0.65 | 1.13 | 0.93 | 0.87 | 0.84 | 0.72 |
| Up Capture | 105% | 44% | 69% | 62% | 62% | 102% |
| Bmk +ve Days | 15 | 22 | 31 | 66 | 141 | 428 |
| Stock +ve Days | 12 | 21 | 34 | 64 | 128 | 387 |
| Down Capture | 257% | 129% | 121% | 114% | 110% | 105% |
| Bmk -ve Days | 4 | 18 | 30 | 56 | 108 | 321 |
| Stock -ve Days | 9 | 21 | 28 | 56 | 117 | 343 |
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with ADT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADT | -16.2% | 27.1% | -0.67 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLY) | 8.7% | 18.1% | 0.32 | 45.4% |
| Equity (SPY) | 27.4% | 12.1% | 1.71 | 45.3% |
| Gold (GLD) | 42.5% | 26.8% | 1.30 | 6.0% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 45.4% | 18.5% | 1.88 | -23.3% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 11.5% | 13.5% | 0.56 | 39.4% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | -23.7% | 41.8% | -0.54 | 15.4% |
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Based On 5-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with ADT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADT | -4.1% | 37.9% | -0.02 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLY) | 6.8% | 23.8% | 0.25 | 46.0% |
| Equity (SPY) | 13.6% | 17.1% | 0.63 | 46.8% |
| Gold (GLD) | 19.4% | 17.9% | 0.88 | 3.6% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 10.9% | 19.4% | 0.45 | 10.5% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 2.9% | 18.8% | 0.06 | 45.0% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 7.2% | 55.9% | 0.34 | 19.5% |
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Based On 10-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with ADT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADT | -2.5% | 48.3% | 0.11 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLY) | 12.6% | 22.0% | 0.52 | 40.5% |
| Equity (SPY) | 15.5% | 17.9% | 0.74 | 41.6% |
| Gold (GLD) | 13.0% | 16.0% | 0.67 | 2.4% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 8.3% | 17.9% | 0.38 | 16.8% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 5.0% | 20.7% | 0.21 | 37.1% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 67.4% | 66.9% | 1.06 | 11.1% |
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Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 3/2/2026 | -11.2% | -18.3% | -18.6% |
| 11/4/2025 | -8.1% | -7.5% | -7.7% |
| 7/24/2025 | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.5% |
| 2/27/2025 | 7.8% | 2.3% | 10.1% |
| 10/24/2024 | 17.6% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| 8/1/2024 | -8.9% | -8.9% | -5.4% |
| 2/28/2024 | 10.1% | 13.6% | 3.9% |
| 11/2/2023 | 16.5% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 14 | 12 | 11 |
| # Negative | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Median Positive | 4.4% | 4.6% | 10.1% |
| Median Negative | -8.9% | -7.5% | -6.6% |
| Max Positive | 56.6% | 41.7% | 23.7% |
| Max Negative | -12.5% | -18.3% | -18.6% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | 04/30/2026 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2025 | 03/02/2026 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2025 | 11/04/2025 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2025 | 07/24/2025 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2025 | 04/24/2025 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2024 | 02/27/2025 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2024 | 08/01/2024 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2024 | 04/25/2024 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2023 | 02/28/2024 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2023 | 11/02/2023 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2023 | 08/08/2023 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2023 | 05/02/2023 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2022 | 02/28/2023 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2022 | 11/03/2022 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2022 | 08/04/2022 | 10-Q |
Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]
Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/2/2026
| Forward Guidance | Guidance Change | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Low | Mid | High | % Chg | % Delta | Change | Prior |
| 2026 Adjusted Free Cash Flow Growth | 20.0% | Higher New | |||||
| 2026 Revenue Growth | 0.0% | Same New | |||||
| 2026 Adjusted EPS Growth | 0.0% | Same New | |||||
Prior: Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/4/2025
| Forward Guidance | Guidance Change | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Low | Mid | High | % Chg | % Delta | Change | Prior |
| 2025 Total Revenue | 5.08 Bil | 5.12 Bil | 5.17 Bil | 0.5% | Raised | Guidance: 5.10 Bil for 2025 | |
| 2025 Adjusted EBITDA | 2.67 Bil | 2.69 Bil | 2.71 Bil | 1.5% | Raised | Guidance: 2.65 Bil for 2025 | |
| 2025 Adjusted Free Cash Flow | 800.00 Mil | 850.00 Mil | 900.00 Mil | 30.8% | Raised | Guidance: 650.00 Mil for 2025 | |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| # | Owner | Title | Holding | Action | Filing Date | Price | Shares | Transacted Value | Value of Held Shares | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmad, Fawad | EVP, Chief Oper and Cust. Off. | Direct | Buy | 5122026 | 6.75 | 7,500 | 50,625 | 2,040,752 | Form |
| 2 | Khan, Omar | EVP, Chief Business Officer | Direct | Buy | 5122026 | 6.88 | 7,280 | 50,080 | 50,080 | Form |
| 3 | Houston, Daniel Joseph | Direct | Buy | 5122026 | 6.87 | 36,450 | 250,412 | 513,960 | Form | |
| 4 | Scott, David A | EVP, Chief People & Admin. Off | Direct | Buy | 3092026 | 6.72 | 7,300 | 49,056 | 49,056 | Form |
| 5 | Apollo, Management Holdings Gp, Llc | See footnote | Sell | 7302025 | 8.31 | 71,000,000 | 590,010,000 | 936,124,541 | Form |
External Quote Links
| Y Finance | Barrons |
| TradingView | Morningstar |
| SeekingAlpha | ValueLine |
| Motley Fool | Robinhood |
| CNBC | Etrade |
| MarketWatch | Unusual Whales |
| YCharts | Perplexity Finance |
| FinViz |
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