SSC Security Services (SECU) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record quarterly revenue of $33.5 million, up 14.9% year-over-year, driven by organic growth, acquisitions, and strong contract renewals, with 3,000 employees as of the report date.

• Maintained consistent adjusted EBITDA at $1.06–$1.1 million ($0.06 per share), similar to the prior year.

• Paid 37th and 38th consecutive quarterly dividends of $0.03 per share.

• Ended the quarter with $8.6 million in cash, $25.1 million in working capital, $60.8 million in equity, and no debt.

• Emphasis on organic growth, cross-selling, and new product offerings to expand market share.

Financial highlights

• Quarterly revenue reached $33.5 million, up 14.9% year-over-year.

• Gross profit was $5.1 million (15.2% margin), a 6.2% increase year-over-year.

• Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $1.06–$1.1 million, with margin stable year-over-year.

• Adjusted net income was $0.4 million ($0.02 per share), down from $0.6 million ($0.03 per share) year-over-year.

• Gross margin declined to 15.2% from 16.5% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Targeting 10–15% annual adjusted EBITDA growth per share.

• Expects continued demand for integrated security services and solutions, with plans for organic and acquisition-driven growth.

• Plans to maintain a strong balance sheet with no debt and consistent dividend payments.

• Ongoing conversion of legacy assets to cash for redeployment into the security sector.