ADT Inc. (NYSE:ADT) shares are down on Monday following the company’s announcement of its inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.
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ADT Joins S&P SmallCap 600, Shares Climb
ADT’s entrance in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index took effect on Feb. 9, 2026, marking a significant achievement for the company. Chairman, President and CEO Jim DeVries highlighted that this recognition underscores the progress made in delivering consistent performance and enhancing visibility within the investment community.
“ADT’s inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 represents an important milestone for our company and reflects the resilience of our recurring revenue model and the progress we’ve made strengthening our business and delivering consistent performance,” he stated.
The broader market is trading mixed, with the S&P 500 down 0.28% and the Nasdaq down 0.62%. While ADT’s stock is moving higher, it contrasts with the overall market trend, indicating that company-specific factors may be influencing its performance.
ADT’s Mixed Technical Indicators
The stock is currently trading 0.5% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) but 3.3% below its 100-day SMA, suggesting short-term strength while indicating longer-term challenges. Over the past 12 months, shares have increased by 9.35% and are currently closer to their 52-week highs than their lows.
The RSI is at 48, which is considered neutral territory, suggesting that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. Meanwhile, MACD is below its signal line, indicating bearish pressure on the stock.
The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum.
- Key Resistance: $8.50
- Key Support: $8
The recent inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index not only enhances ADT’s visibility but also reflects its commitment to generating strong cash flow and executing its long-term strategy. This recognition could attract more investors and bolster the company’s market position.
ADT’s Upcoming Earnings: Analysts’ Expectations
ADT Inc. is slated to provide its next financial update on Feb. 26, 2026.
- EPS Estimate: 21 cents (Up from 20 cents year-over-year)
- Revenue Estimate: $1.29 billion (Up from $1.26 billion YoY)
- Valuation: P/E of 11.1x (Indicates value opportunity)
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions:
The stock carries a Buy Rating with an average price target of $9.70. Recent analyst moves include:
- Morgan Stanley: Equal-Weight (Lowers target to $9 on Dec. 17, 2025)
- Citigroup: Buy (Raises target to $10 on Aug. 26, 2025)
Valuation Insight: While the stock trades at a value P/E multiple, the strong consensus and rising estimates suggest analysts view the growth prospects as justification for the 20% upside to analyst targets.
ADT’s Benzinga Edge Scorecard Analysis
Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for ADT, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
- Value: 40.3 — Trading at a steep premium relative to peers.
- Growth: 61.54 — Moderate growth potential observed.
- Momentum: 27.95 — Stock is underperforming the broader market.
The Verdict: ADT’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a mixed outlook. While the value score indicates potential concerns about its pricing relative to peers, the growth score suggests some positive momentum in the company’s performance.
ADT’s Influence in Top ETFs
- SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (NYSE:SIMS): 3.05% Weight
Significance: Because ADT carries meaningful weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock.
ADT Price Action: Adt shares were trading 0.19% lower at $8.06 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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