ADT Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - ADT Inc. reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with record recurring monthly revenue and customer retention, indicating robust demand for its services [2][3] - The company is on track to meet its full-year 2025 guidance metrics, supported by solid growth in cash flow and earnings per share [3][15] Financial Performance - Total revenue increased by 7% to $1.3 billion, with monitoring and related services revenue growing by 2% to $1.083 billion and security installation revenue rising by 45% to $184 million [5][7] - GAAP income from continuing operations was $142 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, down from $164 million in the previous year [9][28] - Adjusted income from continuing operations rose to $186 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, up $15 million year-over-year [10][56] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Net cash provided by operating activities was $467 million, up 28% year-over-year, while adjusted free cash flow increased by 105% to $226 million [11][44] - The company returned $445 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, including $49 million in dividends and $397 million in share repurchases [14][18] Customer Metrics - The end-of-period recurring monthly revenue (RMR) was $360 million, up 2%, with a record gross customer revenue attrition rate of 12.6% [5][6] - Revenue payback period improved to 2.3 years, reflecting strong customer retention [6][7] Strategic Initiatives - ADT continued the rollout of its proprietary ADT+ platform, enhancing its smart home security offerings and increasing customer penetration [4][8] - The company launched the ADT+ Translator to facilitate the transition from legacy systems to the ADT+ platform, improving customer care through virtual assistance programs [8] Balance Sheet and Financing - In March, ADT issued a new $600 million first lien seven-year term loan facility, using proceeds to redeem $500 million of First Lien Notes due 2026 [13][30] - Total cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $4 million, with $40 million outstanding under the First Lien Revolving Credit Facility [12][30]