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Napco Security Technologies
(NASDAQ:NSSC)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
$42.00
▼(-7.45% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:07/09/26
The score is primarily driven by strong financial quality—high margins, very low leverage, and robust free cash flow—tempered by cooling growth/profitability versus prior peaks. Technicals are neutral with the stock still below longer-term moving averages, and valuation is a meaningful headwind given the high P/E despite a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
High Profitability
Sustained gross and net margins near 57% and 19% reflect durable product mix and pricing power in security hardware and services. High margins support reinvestment, dividends and resilience to cost swings, underpinning long-term cash generation and competitive positioning.
Negative Factors
Cooling Growth & Eased Margins
Revenue and profitability have moderated from prior peaks, reducing momentum. Slower top-line growth and easing margins constrain long-term reinvestment capacity and increase sensitivity to competitive pricing, making sustained high returns harder without renewed demand or product cycles.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Profitability
Sustained gross and net margins near 57% and 19% reflect durable product mix and pricing power in security hardware and services. High margins support reinvestment, dividends and resilience to cost swings, underpinning long-term cash generation and competitive positioning.
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Napco Security Technologies Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
Shows how much revenue comes from different regions (e.g., U.S., EMEA, Asia), revealing reliance on particular markets, exposure to currency and local economic cycles, and where Napco may have room to expand or face regulatory or competitive risks.
Shows how much revenue comes from different regions (e.g., U.S., EMEA, Asia), revealing reliance on particular markets, exposure to currency and local economic cycles, and where Napco may have room to expand or face regulatory or competitive risks.
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Market Cap
$1.36B
Dividend Yield1.29%
Average Volume (3M)448.51K
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.0
Beta (1Y)1.45
Revenue Growth8.83%
EPS Growth-16.34%
CountryUS
Employees1,070
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustrySecurity & Protection Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.03
Shares Outstanding35,727,337
10 Day Avg. Volume383,334
30 Day Avg. Volume448,512
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.23
Price to Book (P/B)6.39
Price to Sales (P/S)5.93
P/FCF Ratio20.96
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.98
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda25.98
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$50.50Price Target Upside11.28% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)$219.10M
Napco Security Technologies Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Operating both within the U.S. and globally, Napco Security Technologies, Inc. (NSSC) specializes in the creation, production, and distribution of advanced electronic security solutions. Their comprehensive product portfolio includes access manage...
How the Company Makes Money
NSSC primarily makes money by selling security hardware and related solutions through professional distribution channels (e.g., security equipment distributors, dealers, and integrators) who then install and service systems for end users. A key co...
Napco Security Technologies Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 02, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 31, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial momentum: record Q2 revenue (+12.2%), double-digit growth in both equipment and recurring revenue, expanding gross margins, robust profitability (operating income +32%, net income +29%, adjusted EBITDA +26%), rising free cash flow, and a debt-free balance sheet with $115M in cash. Key strategic initiatives — including continued StarLink adoption, door-locking strength, and the MVP cloud platform — position the company for continued high-margin recurring revenue growth. Minor headwinds include a modest decline in recurring gross margin (driven by one-time comparative effects and higher data costs), higher tax provision, lower interest income, elevated SG&A on a six-month basis, and that MVP and ADI-driven locking contributions will take more time to scale. Overall, positives (record revenue, margin expansion, strong cash and profitability, strategic product momentum) substantially outweigh the limited operational and timing challenges, implying an upbeat outlook with manageable risks.Positive Updates
Record Q2 Revenue and Year-over-Year Growth
Net revenue of $48.2 million in Q2, a record for the quarter, representing a 12.2% increase versus prior-year Q2; net revenue for the first six months rose 12% to $97.3 million.
Negative Updates
Slight Decline in Recurring Gross Margin
Recurring service gross margin declined modestly to 90.2% from 91.3% a year ago (Q2), attributed to one-time credits that reduced comparative-period royalty expense and marginal increases in data costs for network operations.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Q2 Revenue and Year-over-Year Growth
Net revenue of $48.2 million in Q2, a record for the quarter, representing a 12.2% increase versus prior-year Q2; net revenue for the first six months rose 12% to $97.3 million.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated they expect to continue the fiscal‑2026 momentum, calling out record Q2 revenue of $48.2M (+12.2% Y/Y) with equipment revenue $24.3M (+12% Y/Y) and recurring monthly service revenue $23.8M (+12.5% Y/Y) that now implies a prospective annualized recurring revenue run‑rate of ~$99M (up from $95M last quarter); margins and profitability are expected to remain strong (Q2 gross margin 58.6%, equipment margin ~27.6–28%, recurring gross margin 90.2%), with operating income $14.8M (+32%), net income $13.5M (28% of revenue, +29%), adjusted EBITDA $15.3M (31.9% margin, +26%), and free cash flow $14.5M (30.1% margin); they said pricing actions are largely baked in for the year, expect equipment margins to continue improving toward the low‑30%s, anticipate MVP access control to begin contributing meaningfully in the back half of calendar 2026 (more visibility in fiscal 2027), plan modest capex ($0.6M Q2; $0.8M 6 months), and highlighted a strong, debt‑free balance sheet with $115.4M cash/marketable securities and an increased quarterly dividend of $0.15/share.Napco Security Technologies Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
80
Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
88
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 197.23M | 181.62M | 188.82M | 170.00M | 143.59M | 143.59M |
| Gross Profit | 112.37M | 101.03M | 101.75M | 73.23M | 59.16M | 59.16M |
| EBITDA | 45.38M | 52.34M | 58.55M | 33.16M | 23.90M | 23.90M |
| Net Income | 36.89M | 43.41M | 49.82M | 27.13M | 19.60M | 19.60M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 222.01M | 198.14M | 198.14M | 207.75M | 166.65M | 148.58M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 124.95M | 99.18M | 99.18M | 97.72M | 66.75M | 46.80M |
| Total Debt | 5.22M | 5.33M | 5.33M | 5.51M | 5.69M | 7.07M |
| Total Liabilities | 44.23M | 29.54M | 29.54M | 28.86M | 26.48M | 34.78M |
| Stockholders Equity | 177.78M | 168.61M | 168.61M | 178.89M | 140.17M | 113.79M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 56.37M | 51.41M | 43.77M | 21.74M | 6.85M | 21.98M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 58.12M | 53.53M | 45.37M | 24.70M | 8.33M | 22.99M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 3.87M | 14.59M | -3.15M | -28.26M | -1.56M | -6.43M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -20.99M | -50.37M | -12.83M | -2.21M | 155.00K | 0.00 |
Napco Security Technologies Technical Analysis
Neutral
45.38
Price Trends
38.20
Negative
40.57
Negative
40.96
Negative
Market Momentum
0.21
Negative
53.29
Neutral
73.28
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NSSC, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 45.38 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 37.29, above the 50-day MA of 38.20, and above the 200-day MA of 40.96, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.21 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.29 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 73.28 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for NSSC.
Napco Security Technologies Risk Analysis
Napco Security Technologies disclosed 29 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Napco Security Technologies 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
Napco Security Technologies Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | $1.39B | 44.41 | 22.92% | ― | 10.85% | ― | |
70 Outperform | $1.36B | 36.97 | 20.86% | 1.29% | 8.83% | -16.34% | |
70 Outperform | $4.93B | 8.74 | 16.74% | 2.73% | 3.29% | 22.63% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
52 Neutral | $1.09B | -26.77 | -33.53% | ― | 40.54% | 20.94% | |
47 Neutral | $31.40M | -0.51 | -143.53% | ― | 25.86% | 68.12% | |
46 Neutral | $4.81B | -8.87 | -17.64% | ― | 8.08% | -1039.66% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Napco Security Technologies Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Napco Security Technologies Announces CEO Leadership Transition
Positive
Jul 8, 2026
On July 8, 2026, NAPCO Security Technologies announced an executive leadership transition in which founder Richard Soloway moved from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to Founder and Executive Chairman, while longtime executive Kevin Buchel, pr...
DividendsFinancial DisclosuresLegal Proceedings
Napco Security Posts Strong Q3 2026 Revenue Growth
Positive
May 4, 2026
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, ended March 31, NAPCO Security Technologies reported net revenue of $49.2 million, up 11.8% year on year, driven by an 8.4% rise in equipment sales to $24.2 million and a 15.4% increase in recurring service rev...
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