DA Davidson Issues Pessimistic Estimate for NSSC Earnings

Napco Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSSC) – Equities researchers at DA Davidson dropped their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Napco Security Technologies in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, April 7th. DA Davidson analyst M. Summerville now anticipates that the industrial products company will post earnings of $0.28 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.31. The consensus estimate for Napco Security Technologies’ current full-year earnings is $1.24 per share. DA Davidson also issued estimates for Napco Security Technologies’ FY2025 earnings at $1.17 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $1.33 EPS.

Napco Security Technologies (NASDAQ:NSSC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 3rd. The industrial products company reported $0.28 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.34 by ($0.06). The business had revenue of $42.90 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $49.93 million. Napco Security Technologies had a net margin of 25.94% and a return on equity of 27.65%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.34 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. TD Cowen lowered Napco Security Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and cut their target price for the stock from $46.00 to $27.00 in a research report on Tuesday, February 4th. Cowen downgraded shares of Napco Security Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 4th. Craig Hallum lowered shares of Napco Security Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $28.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, February 4th. Lake Street Capital dropped their price objective on shares of Napco Security Technologies from $30.00 to $28.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, March 25th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC cut their target price on shares of Napco Security Technologies from $40.00 to $37.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 21st. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $35.50.

Napco Security Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of NSSC stock opened at $21.90 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $797.18 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.85 and a beta of 1.51. Napco Security Technologies has a one year low of $19.00 and a one year high of $58.09. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $24.21 and a 200 day moving average price of $33.05.

Napco Security Technologies Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 12th were issued a $0.125 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, March 12th. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.28%. Napco Security Technologies’s dividend payout ratio is currently 38.46%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Napco Security Technologies

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Napco Security Technologies in the fourth quarter worth about $32,000. Caption Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Napco Security Technologies during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Point72 Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Napco Security Technologies during the fourth quarter worth approximately $53,000. Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC bought a new stake in shares of Napco Security Technologies in the fourth quarter worth $54,000. Finally, Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Napco Security Technologies in the fourth quarter worth $63,000. 85.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Napco Security Technologies

Napco Security Technologies, Inc develops, manufactures, and sells electronic security systems for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and governmental applications in the United States and internationally. Its access control systems include various types of identification readers, control panels, PC-based computers, and electronically activated door-locking devices; intrusion and fire alarm systems, consists of various detectors, a control panel, a digital keypad and signaling equipment; and door locking devices comprise microprocessor-based electronic door locks with push button, card readers and bio-metric operation, door alarms, mechanical door locks, and simple dead bolt locks.