Dec 31, 2020

ADT Q4 2020 Earnings Report

ADT reported strong financial and operating results, maintained record low revenue payback, and grew RMR additions by double digits.

Key Takeaways

ADT Inc. reported Q4 2020 results with a total revenue of $1,315 million compared to $1,298 million in the prior year. The company's net loss was $112 million, compared to $72 million in the prior year. ADT maintained its record low revenue payback, while growing RMR additions by double digits and increasing net subscribers.

Total revenue of $1,315 million, compared to $1,298 million.

Net loss of $112 million, compared to $72 million.

U.S. Recurring Monthly Revenue additions up 15% in Q4.

Grew net subscribers for both Q4 and full year.

Total Revenue
$1.32B
Previous year: $1.3B
+1.3%
EPS
-$0.12
Previous year: -$0.03
+300.0%
Gross Customer Rev. Attrition
13.1%
Previous year: 13.4%
-2.2%

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Forward Guidance

ADT expects demand catalysts to continue in 2021 and is targeting full year Recurring Monthly Revenue additions to grow in the mid-teens. The Company is providing the following financial guidance for 2021: Total Revenue $5,050 - $5,250 million, Adjusted EBITDA $2,100 - $2,200 million, Adjusted Free Cash Flow $450 - $550 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Targeting full year Recurring Monthly Revenue additions to grow in the mid-teens.
  • Total Revenue $5,050 - $5,250 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA $2,100 - $2,200 million
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow $450 - $550 million
  • Growth momentum in the second half of 2020

Challenges Ahead

  • Increased spending on subscriber acquisition costs
  • Increased spending on other technology investments
  • Guidance excludes 3G and Code-Division Multiple Access (“CDMA”) radio conversion costs.
  • Residential equipment ownership model transition includes estimated non-cash reductions in reported revenue ($350 million to $400 million)
  • Residential equipment ownership model transition includes estimated non-cash reductions in Adjusted EBITDA ($80 million to $100 million).