ADT (NYSE:ADT) Given New $8.50 Price Target at Citigroup

ADT (NYSE:ADT) had its price objective decreased by analysts at Citigroup from $10.00 to $8.50 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the security and automation business’ stock. Citigroup’s price target suggests a potential upside of 23.01% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other analysts have also commented on ADT. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on shares of ADT from $9.00 to $7.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of ADT in a research note on Monday, December 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $10.40 price objective on shares of ADT in a research note on Monday. Wall Street Zen cut ADT from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded ADT from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, February 16th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $8.78.

ADT Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of ADT stock traded up $0.06 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $6.91. The stock had a trading volume of 4,495,117 shares, compared to its average volume of 10,890,098. 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 $5.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.47 and a beta of 1.00. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $7.98 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $8.29. ADT has a 52 week low of $6.65 and a 52 week high of $8.94.

ADT (NYSE:ADT) last announced its earnings results on Monday, March 2nd. The security and automation business reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.20 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $2.55 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 quarter last year, the firm earned $0.20 EPS. ADT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.890-0.890 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that ADT will post 0.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of ADT

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH acquired a new stake in ADT during the third quarter worth approximately $4,564,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp grew its position in shares of ADT by 6,218.9% in the third quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp now owns 161,194 shares of the security and automation business’s stock valued at $1,404,000 after purchasing an additional 158,643 shares during the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in shares of ADT by 259.0% during the third quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 202,940 shares of the security and automation business’s stock worth $1,768,000 after purchasing an additional 146,408 shares during the period. Alps Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in ADT by 325.0% during the 3rd quarter. Alps Advisors Inc. now owns 647,605 shares of the security and automation business’s stock worth $5,641,000 after purchasing an additional 495,218 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. boosted its stake in ADT by 27.8% in the 3rd quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 879,338 shares of the security and automation business’s stock valued at $7,659,000 after purchasing an additional 191,139 shares during the period. 87.22% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about ADT

Here are the key news stories impacting ADT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ADT announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.055/share (3.2% yield) with an ex‑dividend date of March 12, which supports income-seeking demand and helped stabilize the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Company is pushing AI initiatives (Origin AI) and outlined longer-term targets — a 5% revenue and 10% EPS CAGR to 2030 — which investors may view as a credible growth plan if execution follows. ADT Bets On Origin AI To Recast Smart Home Security Growth Narrative
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain a generally cautious stance (consensus “Hold”), and some coverage is focused on valuation and recurring‑revenue dynamics rather than a clear buy/sell signal. ADT Given Average Rating of “Hold”
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation checks and commentary are circulating after the recent price drop — some see value, others flag execution risk. ADT Valuation Check
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results disappointed on the headline EPS (reported below some expectations) and an underwhelming near‑term outlook, which triggered the earlier sharp decline. ADT Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Shares hit a 52‑week low and several outlets highlighted the steep post‑earnings selloff; momentum and sentiment swung negative. ADT Stock Hits 52-Week Low
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley cut its price target from $9 to $7 (Equal Weight), reducing upside expectations and adding analyst pressure. Benzinga Coverage of PT Cut
• Negative Sentiment: A law firm (Johnson Fistel) has launched an investigation into potential securities claims, introducing legal/ reputational risk and additional uncertainty. Johnson Fistel Investigation Notice

ADT Company Profile

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.