The Security and Safety Services industry faces margin pressures from rising costs and labor expenses, but benefits from strong demand for security solutions. Four stocks highlighted are Allegion, ADT, Alarm.com Holdings, and Ituran Location and Control. The industry ranks #210 out of 247 Zacks industries and has underperformed the S&P 500 by 49.2% over the past year, though valuations remain attractive at 11.91X forward P/E versus the broader market's 19.99X.

The Zacks Security and Safety Services industry faces margin pressure from rising costs and labor expenses, but benefits from strong demand driven by growing security awareness and urbanization. The industry ranks #210 out of 247 Zacks industries and has underperformed the S&P 500 by 49.2% over the past year. However, companies are implementing cost-control measures and pricing strategies to mitigate challenges.

Allegion (ALLE) expects 2026 revenues to grow 7.5-8.5% with organic sales up 3.5-4.5%, driven by strength across Americas segment with 8.9% organic revenue growth in Q2. The company is pursuing accretive acquisitions, increasing dividends by 7.1% year-over-year, and has authorized a $500 million share repurchase program. ALLE carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating.

ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on July 30, 2026, followed by a management conference call at 10 a.m. ET. The company will discuss financial results and conduct a Q&A session accessible via webcast and phone.

The global Medical Alert Systems Market is valued at USD 10.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 23.5 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.45%. Growth is driven by an aging global population and increasing preference for aging-in-place solutions. Mobile PERS systems dominate with 54.3% market share, while home-based users represent 47.7% of the market. North America leads regionally, with Asia Pacific expected to register the highest growth rates.

ADT Inc. launched ADT Blu, a self-installed home security system with no long-term contracts that can be set up in minutes and managed via the ADT+ app. The system offers professional 24/7 monitoring options, standalone cameras starting at $69, and packages ranging from $249-$389. Available on Amazon, ADT.com, and by phone, ADT Blu represents the company's entry into the DIY security market while leveraging its 150+ years of experience.

ADT Inc. announced it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on April 30, 2026, followed by a management conference call at 10 a.m. ET. The company will discuss financial performance and answer investor questions via webcast and phone.

The global smart home market is expected to grow from $95.83 billion in 2026 to $139.24 billion by 2032, driven by increasing demand for integrated home automation, IoT-enabled devices, and AI-enabled platforms. The entertainment and other controls segment leads the market, while retrofit installations are growing faster than new installations. Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth at 9.0% CAGR.

Johnson Fistel, PLLC is investigating whether ADT Inc. complied with federal securities laws following the company's March 2, 2026 disclosure of Q4 2025 results that fell below analyst expectations. ADT reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.276 billion and full-year revenue of $5.129 billion, with 2026 guidance indicating flat revenue and earnings growth. The stock declined sharply following the announcement, prompting the law firm to invite affected shareholders to join the investigation.

ADT Inc. will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on November 4, 2025, with a conference call at 10 a.m. ET to discuss the results and host a Q&A session.

The global remote home monitoring systems market is expected to grow from USD 28.99 billion in 2024 to USD 81.75 billion by 2032, driven by increasing demand for home automation, healthcare monitoring, and smart security solutions.

The August 2025 Smart Home and Security Market Tracker reveals key industry trends, focusing on AI's impact, consumer adoption, and market shifts among major tech and security providers.