NYSE$ADT

ADT Inc. · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

ADT reported strong revenue growth and improved customer retention in Q4 2024.

ADT delivered solid Q4 2024 results, with total revenue increasing by 8% year-over-year to $1.26 billion. Net income from continuing operations reached $197 million, while adjusted EPS was $0.20. The company achieved record-high recurring monthly revenue and maintained strong customer retention. ADT also improved free cash flow, reflecting its strategic focus on operational efficiency and profitability.

  • Total revenue grew by 8% year-over-year to $1.26 billion.
  • GAAP net income from continuing operations reached $197 million.
  • Adjusted EPS was $0.20, reflecting a 5% increase year-over-year.
  • Strong free cash flow generation, up 91% year-over-year to $224 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.26B

Previous: $1.22B+3.1%
EPS (adj)

$0.20

Previous: $0.25-20.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$150M

Previous: -$196M+23.1%
Free Cash Flow

$224M

No prior period
Net Income

$190M

Previous: $576M-67.0%
Operating Income

$305M

Previous: $263M+16.0%
Gross Profit

$625M

Previous: $663M-5.8%

Revenue & EPS history

ADT · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.26B

Q4 2024+3.1%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 6 of 15 quarters(40%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

ADT expects continued revenue growth and improved profitability in 2025, supported by strong cash flow generation and strategic investments.

Tailwinds

  • Total revenue expected to range between $5.025 billion and $5.225 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA projected to grow to between $2.65 billion and $2.75 billion.
  • Adjusted EPS forecasted between $0.77 and $0.85.
  • Strong recurring monthly revenue growth and customer retention.
  • New $500 million share repurchase program announced.

Headwinds

  • Macroeconomic uncertainties may impact customer spending.
  • Higher operational costs due to ongoing investments in ADT+ platform.
  • Potential increases in credit losses affecting financial performance.
  • Competitive pressures in the smart home security industry.
  • Regulatory changes could introduce new compliance costs.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-2.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

-3.8%

Avg return

5 days after

-1.7%

Avg return

30 days after

46%

17 / 37 earnings

Positive

+13.9%

Q3 2024

Best reaction

-25.8%

Q4 2020

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+5.0%-2.2%-6.6%
Q4 2025+2.0%-18.3%-18.3%
Q3 2025-7.9%-5.9%-7.7%
Q1 2025-2.0%+0.9%+3.9%
Q4 2024+7.8%+0.8%+7.6%
Q3 2024+13.9%+6.2%+9.0%
Q2 2024-10.9%-9.1%-6.3%
Q1 2024+0.8%+1.9%+13.2%
Q4 2023+11.2%+12.3%+2.9%
Q3 2023+9.9%+9.1%+10.8%
Q2 2023+5.2%+6.3%-5.5%
Q1 2023-20.7%-13.5%-15.2%
Q4 2022-3.3%-2.4%-8.9%
Q3 2022+2.9%+5.6%+18.2%
Q2 2022+9.7%+7.4%-1.4%
Q1 2022-3.4%-7.0%+2.9%
Q4 2021+7.8%+3.8%+3.8%
Q3 2021-0.6%+1.1%-5.1%
Q2 2021-13.5%-14.0%-17.9%
Q1 2021+3.1%+2.7%+19.6%
Q4 2020-25.8%-30.0%-19.9%
Q3 2020+4.3%+5.9%+22.3%
Q2 2020-5.9%-6.6%-19.4%
Q1 2020+2.2%+4.9%+51.4%
Q4 2019-12.6%-22.6%-38.4%
Q3 2019+8.0%+8.5%+9.1%
Q2 2019-7.1%-11.9%-5.3%
Q1 2019-11.6%-8.9%-13.2%
Q4 2016-11.0%-12.3%-9.6%
Q4 2018-11.0%-12.3%-9.6%
Q3 2017+5.8%+5.8%+0.4%
Q3 2018+10.7%+1.8%+1.8%
Q2 2017-6.1%-6.1%-7.2%
Q2 2018-7.4%+0.0%-3.8%
Q1 2018-7.6%-14.8%-4.1%
Q1 2017-7.6%-14.8%-4.1%
Q4 2017-14.5%-12.2%-11.9%
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