ADT Q4 revenue misses, launches $1.5 bln buyback

ADT

02/03/2026 12:04

Overview

Security solutions provider's Q4 revenue missed analyst expectations

Adjusted EPS for Q4 rose yr/yr

Company announced $1.5 bln share repurchase plan

Outlook

Company expects 2026 adjusted free cash flow growth of approximately 20%

ADT anticipates flat revenue and adjusted EPS for 2026

Company announces $1.5 bln share repurchase plan through April 2029

Result Drivers

SMART SECURITY PLATFORM - ADT's rollout of ADT+ platform integrating Google Nest and Yale devices drove growth

AI ACQUISITION - Acquisition of Origin AI added ambient sensing capabilities, enhancing smart home offerings

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY - Remote Assistance program improved service efficiency, reducing costs and vehicle trips

Company press release: ID:nGNX9sd3nB

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Revenue
Miss
$1.28 bln
$1.30 bln (3 Analysts)
Q4 Adjusted EPS from continuing operations
$0.23
Q4 EPS
$0.17
Q4 Adjusted Income from Cont Ops
$186 mln
Q4 Net Income
$145 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the communications & networking peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for ADT Inc is $9.00, about 12.2% above its February 27 closing price of $8.02

The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago

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