ADT Inc. (NYSE:ADT) Short Interest Up 30.3% in February

ADT Inc. (NYSE:ADT) saw a significant growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 34,784,104 shares, a growth of 30.3% from the January 29th total of 26,702,146 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 24,239,427 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. Currently, 4.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Currently, 4.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 24,239,427 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days.

ADT Price Performance

Shares of ADT traded down $0.26 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $6.86. The stock had a trading volume of 12,577,246 shares, compared to its average volume of 15,586,669. The company’s 50-day moving average is $7.98 and its 200 day moving average is $8.29. ADT has a 12-month low of $6.65 and a 12-month high of $8.94. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99. The company has a market capitalization of $5.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.39 and a beta of 1.00.

ADT (NYSE:ADT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 2nd. The security and automation business reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.20 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $2.55 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.30 billion. ADT had a return on equity of 19.33% and a net margin of 11.60%.ADT’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.20 EPS. ADT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.890-0.890 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that ADT will post 0.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ADT

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ADT. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of ADT in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of ADT in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Quent Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of ADT in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in shares of ADT by 1,759.1% in the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 3,997 shares of the security and automation business’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 3,782 shares during the last quarter. Finally, WPG Advisers LLC increased its stake in shares of ADT by 54.3% during the third quarter. WPG Advisers LLC now owns 4,091 shares of the security and automation business’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 1,440 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 87.22% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting ADT

Here are the key news stories impacting ADT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a $1.5 billion, three‑year share repurchase authorization and returned $791M to shareholders in 2025 — a clear capital‑return commitment that supports EPS per‑share metrics over time. GlobeNewswire Repurchase/Returns
• Positive Sentiment: ADT is accelerating AI and smart‑home capabilities (acquired Origin AI, expanding the ADT+ platform and ambient sensing), which management frames as the growth engine through 2030 with 5% revenue / 10% adj. EPS CAGR targets — a constructive long‑term narrative. Yahoo: Origin AI / ADT+
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 adjusted results and full‑year metrics showed cash generation and adjusted EPS improvement (adjusted EPS $0.23 Q4; full‑year adjusted EPS $0.89), supporting the company’s stated focus on free cash flow and buybacks. GlobeNewswire Q4 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain an average “Hold” rating on ADT, reflecting mixed views on near‑term execution versus long‑term strategy. AmericanBankingNews: Analyst Ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: Several writeups are performing valuation checks and arguing the post‑drop level could present an opportunity — but opinions diverge (some see a buy, others remain cautious). Yahoo Valuation Check
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance disappointed: management set adjusted EPS at $0.89 (vs ~$0.90 consensus) and revenue at $5.1B (below ~$5.3B consensus). The softer near‑term outlook was the primary catalyst for selling pressure. Yahoo: Earnings & Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley cut its price target from $9 to $7 and moved to “equal weight,” signaling analysts may trim expectations after the guidance miss and raising the risk of further downgrades. Benzinga: MS Price Target Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction included a sharp one‑day decline after the results and outlook; there’s also a law‑firm investor probe (Johnson Fistel) into potential securities issues, which can add uncertainty. InsiderMonkey / Probe Reporting

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on ADT shares. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $10.40 target price on shares of ADT in a research note on Monday. Zacks Research upgraded ADT from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 16th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of ADT in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on ADT from $9.00 to $7.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded ADT from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, ADT has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $9.08.

About ADT

ADT Inc is a leading provider of security and automation solutions for residential and commercial customers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including intrusion detection systems, video surveillance, fire and carbon monoxide monitoring, and integrated smart home automation platforms. Through professional installation, continuous monitoring, and a network of 24/7 monitoring centers, ADT helps customers protect their properties, assets and loved ones.

Founded in 1874 as the American District Telegraph Company, ADT has evolved from one of the first telegraph-based alarm services into a modern security technology enterprise.