ADT Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
ADT is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.14% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 7th July, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 11th June, 2026.
Key information
3.1%
Dividend yield
5.9%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.5% |
| Next dividend pay date | 07 Jul 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 11 Jun 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 29% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
ADT: Cash Returns And Flat 2026 Outlook Will Shape Future Repricing
ADT's updated analyst price target edges higher to $8.16 from $8.10, as analysts factor in slightly adjusted revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple while keeping the change in the discount rate limited. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research paints a mixed picture for ADT, with some analysts more optimistic on long term potential and others focused on near term execution risk and guidance.ADT: Cash Flow Focus And Buybacks Will Support Long-Term Repricing
Narrative Update on ADT The updated analyst price target for ADT moves to $8.10, reflecting a cluster of recent target cuts into the $7 to $9 range as analysts factor in muted 2026 guidance, softer revenue trends, and execution risk around distribution changes and investment driven margin pressures. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ADT centers on lower price targets, more cautious 2026 expectations, and a mixed read on execution tied to distribution changes and investment plans.ADT: Future Cash Focus And Buybacks Will Drive Long-Term Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on ADT to reflect a tighter valuation range around $7 to $9, citing mixed recent results, muted 2026 guidance with flat revenue and EPS expectations, and execution risks tied to distribution changes and higher investment. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a split view on ADT, with analysts recalibrating price targets into a tighter $7 to $9 range and reassessing how much risk they are willing to underwrite as the company leans into distribution changes and higher investment.ADT: Future Cash Focus And Buybacks Will Support Long-Term Upside
Narrative Update on ADT The updated analyst target for ADT has shifted lower by about $0.70 per share, reflecting a cluster of recent target cuts into the $7 to $9 range as analysts factor in mixed quarterly results, muted 2026 guidance, and a gradual path to any potential improvement in fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on ADT highlight a split view, with some analysts still seeing long-term upside potential and others focusing on execution challenges and muted guidance.ADT: Future Cash Focus And Buybacks Set Up Long-Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on ADT to about $8.80 from $9.58, citing softer revenue growth expectations, slightly lower margin assumptions, a higher discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple as they factor in muted 2026 guidance, slower subscriber growth, and execution risk around the company’s current plans. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a more cautious stance on ADT, with lower price targets clustered in a relatively narrow range and a focus on execution over the next few years.The Return Trends At ADT (NYSE:ADT) Look Promising
Jan 22
Is Now The Time To Put ADT (NYSE:ADT) On Your Watchlist?
Jan 04ADT: Mr. Market Continues To Underestimate This Amazing Business
Dec 30ADT Inc.'s (NYSE:ADT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
Dec 06ADT (NYSE:ADT) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.055
Nov 07When Should You Buy ADT Inc. (NYSE:ADT)?
Sep 03Connected Smart Home Devices And AI Will Ensure Future Stability
Analysts have raised their price target for ADT from $9.38 to $9.58, citing increased investor interest from decreased private equity ownership, strong Q2 results, and robust free cash flow. Analyst Commentary Decreased private equity ownership is drawing increased investor attention.ADT (NYSE:ADT) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.055
Jul 27ADT (NYSE:ADT) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Jun 26ADT's (NYSE:ADT) Dividend Will Be $0.055
May 21ADT: Solid Quarter Adds Confidence To Potential Growth Acceleration
Apr 28ADT Inc.: Earnings Growth Will Drive Share Price Upside
Mar 02ADT Inc.: An Overlooked Cash Generator Trading At An Attractive Price
Feb 17ADT Inc: I Have More Confidence That Growth Can Accelerate
Dec 03ADT Inc.: Leading Player In US Home Security Solutions
Sep 25
Innovative Smart Home Integrations And Strategic Partnerships Drive Growth And Customer Loyalty
Expansion and innovation with the ADT+ platform and partnerships like Google increase customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction.ADT: Improving Security
Jun 03Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, ADT has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Growing Dividend: ADT's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 8 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| ADT Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (ADT) | 3.1% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.3% |
| Industry Average (Consumer Services) | 2.4% |
| Analyst forecast (ADT) (up to 3 years) | 3.3% |
Notable Dividend: ADT's dividend (3.14%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.42%).
High Dividend: ADT's dividend (3.14%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.3%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (28.8%), ADT's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (19.1%), ADT's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 21:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
ADT Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Manav Patnaik | Barclays |
| Gary Bisbee | BofA Global Research |
| Peter Christiansen | Citigroup Inc |