GET DAILY SIGNALSADT Inc. (ADT) Jumps +61.6% Following Thrive Holdings Takeover Announcement
Key Takeaways
- ADT shares have climbed roughly +61.6% over the trailing 30 days, from a close near $6.14 on September 29, 2026, to about $9.92 intraday on October 29, 2026.
- The move was driven almost entirely by a definitive agreement for Thrive Holdings, an affiliate of Josh Kushner's Thrive Capital, to acquire ADT for $10.00 per share in cash.
- The $10.00 per-share price represents a 45.6% premium to ADT's unaffected closing price of $6.87 on October 27, 2026, and a 52.1% premium to its 30-day volume-weighted average price ending that date.
- The all-cash transaction values ADT at approximately $7.6 billion in equity value and $15.3 billion in enterprise value.
- Financing is being provided solely by funds managed by Apollo Global Management affiliates, and the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
- ADT's third-quarter 2026 results are scheduled for release on November 3, 2026.
- For additional context on ADT's valuation and outlook, explore its Price Targets, Earnings, and Forecast pages.
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ADT Inc. (ADT) Company Overview and Market Position
ADT Inc. is a leading U.S. provider of security, interactive, and smart home solutions serving residential and small business customers. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company generates recurring revenue through monthly monitoring subscriptions and offers burglar and life safety alarms, smart security cameras, video surveillance, smart home automation, and personal emergency response systems. ADT operates the largest network of smart home security professionals in the country and has built strategic relationships with technology and insurance partners, including GOOGL and State Farm. Investors have long followed the stock for its durable subscription base, cash flow generation, and ongoing technology transition toward cloud and AI-driven offerings. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
ADT Inc. (ADT) Stock Price Performance: Last 30 Days vs. Quarter
Over the last 30 days, ADT has risen approximately +61.6%, from a closing price of $6.14 on September 29, 2026, to about $9.92 during trading on October 29, 2026. Nearly all of that advance occurred in the final two sessions after acquisition reports emerged: shares closed at $6.87 on October 27, then jumped about 7.9% to $7.41 on October 28 before spiking roughly another 33.9% intraday on October 29 following the formal announcement.
The picture over the last quarter is more nuanced. Three months earlier, ADT closed near $7.41 on July 29, 2026. The stock reached a period high around $7.88 in early August before drifting lower through September to a multi-month low near $6.14 on September 29. A gradual recovery brought shares back to $6.87 by October 27, leaving the stock modestly lower for the quarter before the acquisition news. Including the subsequent surge, ADT finished the rolling quarter up roughly +33.9%, but essentially all of that gain reflects the takeover premium rather than an underlying re-rating of the business.
What Drove ADT Stock Price in the Last 30 Days
The dominant catalyst was M&A. On October 28, 2026, a report from Octus indicated that Josh Kushner's Thrive Capital was in talks to take ADT private, potentially backed by a large private credit loan. The shares rose about 7.9% that session. On October 29, ADT and Thrive Holdings announced a definitive agreement under which Thrive Holdings would acquire the company for $10.00 per share in cash, sending the stock toward that level. From what I see, this kind of announcement often shifts focus quickly from operations to the exit price.
The deal, unanimously approved by ADT's board, implies roughly $7.6 billion in equity value and $15.3 billion in enterprise value. Financing commitments come solely from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management (APO), ADT's former owner. RBC Capital, which holds a Sector Perform rating on ADT, had described the company as an "interesting" take-private candidate, citing its business transformation and accelerating free cash flow growth, while also noting competitive pressures from DIY providers and AI-related concerns. ADT said its third-quarter 2026 results will be released on November 3, 2026, before the market opens.
What Drove ADT Stock Performance Over the Last Quarter
For most of the quarter, ADT traded without a clear directional catalyst. The stock softened from its early-August high near $7.88 as investors weighed a technology transition that includes migration to Google Cloud, integration of AI capabilities, and a strategic shift away from costly customer-acquisition channels. Analysts noted that this pivot has weighed on revenue growth, while recurring-customer trends and competition from do-it-yourself security providers kept sentiment cautious. The narrative shifted decisively only in late October, when the take-private reports and subsequent definitive agreement reframed the investment case around a cash exit rather than operating fundamentals. The transaction also marks ADT's second take-private in a decade: Apollo took the company private in 2016 before relisting it on the NYSE in 2018. I reviewed the setup with Tickeron’s AI Pattern Search Engine to confirm the historical context around similar events.
ADT Stock Forecast Drivers: What Investors Should Watch Next
The primary variable for ADT shareholders is the completion of the Thrive Holdings transaction. The merger remains subject to approval by ADT stockholders and receipt of U.S. antitrust approval, with closing expected in the first quarter of 2027. Under the agreement, ADT may solicit competing proposals during a "go-shop" period running through November 28, 2026, with a potential 10-day extension for certain parties, and may terminate the deal to accept a superior offer. Investors will also monitor ADT's third-quarter 2026 results on November 3, 2026, though the company has said it will not take questions on the call in light of the announced transaction. Upon closing, ADT is expected to become privately held and its common stock will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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ADT in upward trend: 10-day moving average broke above 50-day moving average on October 28, 2026
The 10-day moving average for ADT crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 28, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 14 of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 82%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 08, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on ADT as a result. In 61 of 104 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 59%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ADT just turned positive on October 08, 2026. Looking at past instances where ADT's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 38 of 56 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 68%.
ADT moved above its 50-day moving average on October 22, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +2.95% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ADT advanced for three days, in 165 of 300 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 55%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator demonstrated that the stock has entered the overbought zone. This may point to a price pull-back soon.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 14 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The 50-day moving average for ADT moved below the 200-day moving average on October 07, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ADT declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 61%.
ADT broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 28, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for ADT entered a downward trend on October 12, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 48 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.557) is normal, around the industry mean (3.080). P/E Ratio (9.623) is within average values for comparable stocks, (2.605). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.450) is also within normal values, averaging (5.749). Dividend Yield (0.030) settles around the average of (0.287) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.177) is also within normal values, averaging (2.085).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 51 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 57 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. ADT’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 75 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 93 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. ADT’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 70, placing this stock worse than average.
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a provider of monitored security, interactive home and business automation and related monitoring services
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