Earlier today, we issued a press release and an earnings presentation summarizing our results. Reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in the earnings presentation on our website. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that are described in the earnings presentation and in our SEC filings. I'll turn the call over to Jeff to walk through our financial results and outlook in more detail.

We delivered a solid second quarter with continued strength in cash flow and disciplined execution across the business. Cash generation was again a highlight, with adjusted free cash flow, including interest rate swaps, up nearly 50% versus last year. ADT repurchased 29 million shares in connection with that secondary offering, reflecting our conviction in the value of our business and our disciplined approach to capital allocation. Total second quarter revenue grew 2% to $1.3 billion, and our end-of-period recurring monthly revenue was $360 million.

Based on our first half financial performance, we are modestly raising our full year outlook, which Jeff will describe in more detail later on our call. Subscriber and recurring revenue trends remain consistent with the first quarter, with softness in our dealer channel and relatively stronger performance in direct. As we've shared previously, the pipeline for quality bulks can be episodic, we'll continue to evaluate bulk and other acquisition opportunities with a focus on attractive economics. This includes balancing growth, retention, and cash generation in a way that drives long-term value creation.

What went well
  • Adjusted free cash flow including swaps was $406 million, up 48% year-over-year, and $820 million year-to-date, up 64%.
  • Returned $684 million to shareholders in the first half ($594 million to repurchase 86 million shares and $90 million in dividends), with ~$885 million remaining under the $1.5 billion authorization.
  • Apollo sold its entire remaining stake and is no longer a shareholder; ADT repurchased 29 million shares in connection with the secondary offering.
  • Total revenue grew 2% to $1.3 billion and installation revenue rose 17% to $230 million on a higher mix of outright equipment sales.
  • Raised full-year 2026 guidance to ~2% revenue growth, ~2% adjusted EPS growth and ~30% adjusted free cash flow growth.
  • Launched the ADT Blu DIY offering (now on Amazon) and expanded AI in service, handling nearly 20% fewer human-agent contacts with improved customer satisfaction, while direct residential adds rose high-single digits and SMB mid-single digits.
What went wrong
  • Adjusted EPS was flat year-over-year at $0.23 and adjusted EBITDA was $671 million.
  • Monitoring and services revenue declined 1%, reflecting the loss of the divested multifamily business, with RMR at $360 million.
  • Attrition remained elevated at 13.1%, with continued softness in the dealer channel.
  • Bulk account purchases were much smaller than a year earlier (~10,000 accounts versus ~50,000 in the prior-year quarter).
  • Net cash SAC was $345 million, and increased amortization, including from the Origin acquisition, weighed on earnings.
  • Management again flagged higher cash taxes and cash interest expected in 2027.

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Reported 2026-07-30 · figures from the ADT Inc. Q2 2026 earnings call.

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