Alarm.com (NasdaqGS:ALRM) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsAdam Hotchkiss - VP of Emerging Software and Equity ResearchAdam Tindle - Managing DirectorKevin Bradley - CFOMatthew Zartman - VP of Investor RelationsSaket Kalia - Managing DirectorSteve Trundle - CEOConference Call ParticipantsJack Vander Aarde - SVP and Senior Research Analyst of TMT, Gaming and EntertainmentStephen Sheldon - Research Analyst for Technology, Media, and CommunicationsNone - AnalystNone - Ana ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - SaaS and license revenue for Q4 2025 was $180 million, an increase of 8.8% year-over-year [3][4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $55 million, with full-year adjusted EBITDA reaching $206 million, representing a 16.9% year-over-year growth [3][21] - Total revenue for 2025 exceeded $1 billion, marking a significant growth milestone for the company [3][4] - Non-GAAP adjusted net income for Q4 was $38.9 million, a 19.2% increase year-over-year, with non-GAAP EPS rising 24.1% to $0.72 per diluted share [21][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core residential business continues to grow primarily through ARPU expansion, with a strong market share in the U.S. and Canada [8][10] - The commercial security and energy businesses contributed 25% of SaaS revenue for 2025, growing approximately 25% year-over-year [10][15] - EnergyHub's connected devices under management increased by over 50% in 2025, with utilities increasing their calls on EnergyHub's virtual power plants by 25% [14][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has seen a continued uptick in video attachment rates to 33% in 2025, indicating strong market demand for video solutions [15][16] - The commercial video solutions have gained traction in high-crime areas, with notable strength in markets like Los Angeles [70] - International markets are gradually adopting commercial assets, particularly in Latin America [71] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging R&D to expand into additional markets and diversify its business [4][15] - The acquisition of Resideo Grid Services (RGS) is expected to enhance EnergyHub's capabilities and expand its utility client base [14][15] - The company aims to maintain its competitive position by prioritizing high-return organic investments and selective acquisitions [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the underlying demand environment for commercial markets despite economic uncertainties [10] - The company is well-positioned to leverage AI for productivity gains and enhance its product offerings without altering its fundamental business model [6][7] - The outlook for 2026 includes expected SaaS and license revenue between $743 million and $745 million, reflecting healthy organic growth expectations [25][26] Other Important Information - The company retired $500 million of convertible notes, which will not contribute to diluted share counts in 2026 [22][23] - The cash tax liability for 2025 was $12.1 million, benefiting from R&D tax credits [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: SaaS guidance increase and organic growth expectations - Management noted that the SaaS guidance increase includes contributions from RGS and reflects slightly better-than-expected organic growth [31][34] Question: Competitive environment and EnergyHub's market size - Management discussed the competitive landscape for EnergyHub, emphasizing the importance of partnerships with utilities and the potential for market growth [35][39] Question: AI integration and monetization - Management highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance product capabilities with AI and the potential for increased productivity [44][46] Question: Impact of tariff costs on demand - Management indicated no discernible decrease in demand due to tariff pass-throughs and plans to manage potential manufacturing cost increases [48][50] Question: EnergyHub synergies and growth drivers - Management outlined expectations for synergies from the RGS acquisition and identified growth drivers for EnergyHub, including increased utility partnerships and device enrollment [58][60] Question: Core business performance against competitive headwinds - Management reported that the anticipated headwind from competitors did not manifest as expected, with the core business performing well [87][88] Question: Install base performance and SaaS plans - Management confirmed that growth in the North American business is primarily driven by ARPU expansion, with a consistent movement through the installed base [90][91]