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Outperform 70 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
$8.00
▲(12.36% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:03/03/26
The score is driven primarily by improved financial performance and strong cash generation, supported by a reasonable valuation and dividend yield. These positives are tempered by high leverage and weak technical trend signals, while the latest earnings call points to a solid long-term strategy but a near-term 2026 transition year with flat revenue/EPS and cost headwinds.
Positive Factors
Large recurring revenue base and national scale
A $4.3B RMR base across ~6 million customers creates durable, highly predictable cash flows and reduces revenue cyclicality. Scale supports cross-sell, lower per-customer service costs, and bargaining power with channel partners, underpinning multi-year margin and cash generation targets.
Strong free cash flow generation and conversion
Consistent, high free cash flow (FCF ~86% of net income) funds debt reduction, dividends, buybacks and strategic investments without relying on external financing. This cash conversion supports capital allocation flexibility and resilience through industry cycles over the next several quarters.
Product differentiation via Origin AI and partner deals
Origin AI's patent portfolio and sensing tech can reduce false alarms, enable privacy-forward monitoring and aging-in-place services. Integrated with ADT+ and partner agreements, this creates a durable competitive moat and new monetizable features across millions of subscribers over the next 2–3 years.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage constraining flexibility
High leverage limits balance-sheet flexibility, increases interest expense sensitivity, and reduces capacity for opportunistic M&A or cushioning in downturns. Even with deleveraging goals, debt loads remain a persistent constraint on capital allocation over the medium term.
Elevated attrition and flat RMR trend
Higher churn and flat recurring revenue weigh on long-term unit economics: retaining and replacing subscribers raises acquisition spend, erodes lifetime value, and complicates meeting 5% revenue CAGR and subscriber-add goals without sustained improvement in retention or cheaper acquisition channels.
DIY expansion and channel rationalization dragging near-term margins
Shifting toward DIY and pruning high-cost affiliates may improve long-term economics but creates near-term EBITDA pressure and disrupted acquisition flows. This execution risk can depress margins and slow subscriber growth while the lower-cost channels scale over multiple quarters.

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Adt Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionADT Inc. provides security, automation, and smart home solutions to consumer and business customers in the United States. It provides a range of fire detection, fire suppression, video surveillance, and access control systems to residential, commercial, and multi-site customers. The company primarily offers monitored security and automation solutions, including the installation and monitoring of security and premises automation systems designed to detect intrusion, control access, sense movement, smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, flooding, temperature, and other environmental conditions and hazards; and address personal emergencies, such as injuries, medical emergencies, or incapacitation. It also provides interactive and smart home solutions that allow customers to use their smart phones, tablets, and laptops to arm and disarm their security systems, adjust lighting or thermostat levels, and view real-time video of their premises; and creates customized and automated schedules for managing lights, thermostats, appliances, garage doors, cameras, and other connected devices, as well as offers monitoring and maintenance services. The company offers its products under the ADT, ADT Pulse, Protection 1, ADT Commercial, and Blue by ADT names. It operates through a network of approximately 250 sales and service offices, as well as three regional distribution centers, which are supported by 17 multi-use sales, customer, and field support locations housing its nine UL-listed monitoring centers and four national sales centers. The company was formerly known as Prime Security Services Parent, Inc. and changed its name to ADT Inc. in September 2017. ADT Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
How the Company Makes MoneyADT generates revenue primarily through subscription-based monitoring services, which provide customers with 24/7 security monitoring. The company charges a monthly fee for these services, which can vary based on the specific features and level of service chosen by the customer. Additionally, ADT earns revenue from the sale and installation of security equipment, including cameras, alarms, and smart home devices. Upselling and cross-selling of additional services, such as home automation and video monitoring, also contribute to the company's earnings. Strategic partnerships with companies in technology and home services sectors further enhance ADT's revenue opportunities, allowing for bundled offerings and expanded market reach.

Adt Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Mar 02, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a mostly positive long-term strategic outlook underpinned by solid 2025 financial results (revenue +5%, EBITDA +4%, adjusted EPS +19%, free cash flow +16%), meaningful capital returns, deleveraging progress, and the acquisition of Origin AI to drive product differentiation. However, ADT is positioning 2026 as a transition year with flat revenue and EPS, near-term investments (~$50M), tariff-related acquisition cost headwinds (~$45M), channel rationalization that may reduce organic gross adds, elevated attrition (13.1%), and an EBITDA drag from DIY expansion. On balance, the company shows strong cash generation, disciplined capital allocation, and promising strategic investments that support a constructive long-term outlook despite short-term operational and timing headwinds.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Revenue Growth and Scale
Full-year 2025 revenue of $5,100,000,000, up 5% year-over-year, supported by a $4.3B annualized recurring monthly revenue base (RMR) and national scale with ~6,000,000 customers.
Strong Profitability and EPS Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA of $2,680,000,000, up 4% year-over-year; adjusted EPS increased 19% to $0.89 per share, benefiting from EBITDA growth and lower share count.
Improved Free Cash Flow and Capital Returns
Adjusted free cash flow (including interest rate swaps) grew 16% in 2025; ADT returned nearly $800,000,000 to shareholders in 2025 (~$600,000,000 repurchases and $187,000,000 dividends) and has returned $1,600,000,000 since 2021.
Balance Sheet and Leverage Progress
Leverage reduced to 2.7x adjusted EBITDA after multiple debt transactions (including refinancing 2028 notes and most April 2026 notes); management targeting 2.5x leverage going forward.
Strategic Acquisition of Origin AI
Acquisition of Origin AI (Wi‑Fi based AI sensing IP: ~200 patents, ~50 employees) to integrate ambient sensing into ADT Plus; pilot expected in 2026 with platform commercialization beginning in 2027 and a concurrent five-year minimum $30,000,000 agreement with Verisure.
Operational Service Improvements via Virtualization and AI
~50% of service calls handled via remote diagnosis (reduced truck rolls); 23% of calls routed through AI in 2025 with improving containment; all chat routed through AI by year-end—improving service efficiency and customer experience.
Multiyear Financial Framework and Growth Targets
New multiyear targets: revenue CAGR 5%, EPS CAGR 10%, adjusted free cash flow growth >10%; goal of 1,000,000 additional subscribers by 2030 and targeting 11% attrition longer-term.
Shareholder-Friendly Announcements
Announced new three-year $1,500,000,000 share repurchase authorization and maintained quarterly dividend of $0.055 per share.
Negative Updates
2026 Revenue and EPS Guidance Flat
Management guided 2026 revenue and EPS to be approximately flat to 2025, indicating a near-term pause in topline and earnings growth despite long-term targets.
RMR and Subscriber Growth Headwinds
Ending RMR balance was roughly flat to 2024 (including the October divestiture of the multifamily business which removed ~$2,600,000 in RMR and ~200,000 subscribers); flat RMR is a headwind given recurring revenue comprises ~85% of total revenue.
Elevated Attrition
Attrition ended 2025 at 13.1%, worse than earlier 2025 levels, primarily due to elevated nonpaid disconnects—presenting retention challenges.
Near-Term Channel and Acquisition Disruption
Planned rationalization of high-cost acquisition sources (affiliates, some dealers) and moves into e-commerce/DIY could cause short-term disruption and reduced organic gross adds in 2026 while resetting acquisition economics.
Investment and Tariff Headwinds to Near-Term Profitability
Planned ~$50,000,000 investment in product, service and go-to-market in 2026 and expected incremental subscriber acquisition costs of ~ $45,000,000 from tariffs; ADT expects 2026 to be a strong cash year but with flat revenue/EPS.
DIY Channel Profitability Drag in 2026
Aggressive push into DIY and e-commerce noted as 'meaningfully EBITDA negative' in 2026, creating short-term margin pressure while building the segment for longer-term returns.
Timing Risk on Origin AI Commercialization
Origin AI pilot planned in 2026 with commercialization across ADT Plus starting in 2027—potential lag between acquisition and revenue/monetization, and purchase accounting impacts excluded from current guidance.
Company Guidance
ADT guided 2026 revenue and adjusted EPS to be approximately flat to 2025, while targeting strong cash generation—about 20% growth in 2026 (skewed to Q1)—and planning ~$50 million of incremental investment in product technology, service, and go‑to‑market; guidance includes roughly $45 million of additional subscriber acquisition costs from tariffs and excludes the purchase‑accounting impacts of the Origin AI acquisition. Management reiterated a multiyear framework targeting 5% revenue CAGR, 10% EPS CAGR, and adjusted free cash flow in excess of 10%, with goals of adding 1,000,000 subscribers by 2030, reducing attrition to ~11% (from 13.1% at year‑end 2025), achieving a two‑year revenue payback, continuing to reduce leverage toward ~2.5x adjusted EBITDA (vs. ~2.7x today), and returning capital via a new $1.5 billion three‑year share repurchase authorization plus the ongoing $0.055 quarterly dividend; these targets sit against 2025 anchors of $5.1 billion revenue (+5%), $2.68 billion adjusted EBITDA (+4%), $0.89 adjusted EPS (+19%), a $4.3 billion annualized RMR base, and 16% growth in adjusted free cash flow in 2025.

Adt Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong profitability rebound (TTM net margin ~12.5% and EBIT margin ~24%) and robust free cash flow (~$1.71B TTM, ~86% of net income) support a solid score. The main offset is elevated leverage (TTM debt-to-equity ~2.13x) and a history of earnings volatility.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Profitability has improved materially versus prior years: TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) net margin is strong (~12.5%) following losses in 2020–2021 and a loss in 2023, and EBIT margin is healthy (~24%). Revenue growth also re-accelerated in TTM (~31%) after modest growth in 2024 and a decline in 2023. Offsetting positives, gross margin in TTM is slightly lower than 2023–2024, and the earnings profile has shown volatility over the last several years.
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Leverage remains the key constraint: TTM debt-to-equity is elevated (~2.13x) and has been consistently high historically (roughly ~2.1x–3.1x). On the positive side, equity has been relatively stable (~$3.8B TTM) and returns on equity improved to ~17% TTM (up from ~13% in 2024 and negative in 2023), signaling better profitability. Still, the balance sheet remains meaningfully debt-heavy, which can limit flexibility if operating conditions soften.
Cash Flow
81
Very Positive
Cash generation is a clear strength: TTM operating cash flow is solid (~$1.88B) and free cash flow is strong (~$1.71B), with very large TTM free-cash-flow growth (~86%) following a major rebound in 2024. Cash conversion is reasonable, with free cash flow running at ~86% of net income TTM, supporting debt service and reinvestment capacity. A watch item is that operating cash flow relative to earnings has eased versus 2024, even though it remains healthy.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue5.13B4.90B4.65B5.17B5.31B
Gross Profit4.15B2.48B2.38B2.20B1.72B
EBITDA1.27B2.80B2.69B2.52B2.25B
Net Income596.00M501.05M-166.97M132.66M-340.82M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets15.82B16.05B15.96B17.87B16.89B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments81.00M204.06M14.62M257.00M24.00M
Total Debt7.69B7.81B7.84B9.83B9.69B
Total Liabilities12.04B12.25B12.18B14.44B13.64B
Stockholders Equity3.78B3.80B3.79B3.43B3.25B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow1.71B1.72B850.84M976.00M787.00M
Operating Cash Flow1.88B1.88B1.66B1.89B1.65B
Investing Cash Flow-1.12B-1.30B242.49M-1.53B-1.70B
Financing Cash Flow-862.00M-515.36M-2.14B-15.00M-128.45M

Adt Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price7.12
Price Trends
50DMA
8.02
Negative
100DMA
8.14
Negative
200DMA
8.27
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.08
Positive
RSI
31.49
Neutral
STOCH
68.85
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ADT, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 7.12 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 7.86, below the 50-day MA of 8.02, and below the 200-day MA of 8.27, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 31.49 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 68.85 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ADT.

Adt Risk Analysis

Adt disclosed 57 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Adt reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Adt Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
78
Outperform
$1.59B35.3226.42%1.29%-2.28%-9.94%
72
Outperform
$14.00B21.6836.08%1.27%6.87%13.53%
71
Outperform
$1.63B112.6813.05%-2.83%
70
Outperform
$5.84B11.4517.24%2.73%4.77%-22.78%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
62
Neutral
$5.18B24.8586.51%0.85%3.07%48.57%
56
Neutral
$5.79B-9.50-16.93%15.45%-488.24%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
ADT
Adt
7.12
-0.36
-4.85%
BCO
Brink's Company
125.85
38.22
43.62%
NSSC
Napco Security Technologies
44.67
21.47
92.51%
ALLE
Allegion
162.50
37.72
30.23%
ARLO
Arlo Technologies
15.29
3.14
25.84%
REZI
Resideo Technologies
38.29
19.70
105.97%

Adt Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
ADT Highlights 2025 Results and New Share Repurchase Plan
Positive
Mar 2, 2026

On March 2, 2026, ADT Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting a 5% rise in annual revenue to $5.1 billion, solid recurring revenue metrics, and stronger adjusted earnings and free cash flow despite modest declines in GAAP income. The company detailed ongoing innovation in its ADT+ smart home platform, AI-based ambient sensing via the Origin AI acquisition, operational efficiencies, and index inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600, while also noting it returned $791 million to shareholders in 2025 through buybacks and dividends and declared a $0.055 per-share dividend payable April 2, 2026 to holders of record on March 12, 2026, alongside a new $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization running through April 30, 2029, underscoring a strategy of sustained capital returns and balance-sheet optimization.

The newly approved three-year, $1.5 billion repurchase plan and ongoing refinancings are designed to unlock shareholder value by leveraging strong cash generation and a lower 4.3% average cost of debt. These moves, combined with product innovation, efficiency gains, and increased market visibility from index inclusion, reinforce ADT’s competitive positioning in the smart home security market and signal continued emphasis on shareholder-friendly capital allocation.

The most recent analyst rating on (ADT) stock is a Hold with a $9.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Adt stock, see the ADT Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
ADT Acquires Origin AI to Expand Smart Home Sensing
Positive
Feb 24, 2026

On February 24, 2026, ADT Inc. acquired Origin Wireless, Inc., known as Origin AI, for $170 million in cash, bringing its AI-enabled Wi-Fi sensing platform and more than 200 global patents into the ADT ecosystem. Origin’s technology, which detects motion and human presence without cameras, audio, or wearables, is intended to deepen ADT’s capabilities in contextual home monitoring, aging-in-place applications, and smarter automation while reducing false alarms and strengthening privacy.

On the same date, ADT announced a long-term commercial agreement under which Verisure will continue to license Origin AI’s sensing technology, a deal valued at a minimum of $30 million over five years plus per-household activation fees. The acquisition and Verisure agreement collectively position ADT to scale Origin’s platform across millions of homes, enhance its industry standing in intelligent home protection, and support the rollout of new offerings expected to enter the market in 2027, with potential benefits for customers, first responders, and municipal compliance.

The most recent analyst rating on (ADT) stock is a Buy with a $9.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Adt stock, see the ADT Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 03, 2026