The best security stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
Top 6 stocks of Dec 2024
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online and physical security
stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.
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1. NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC)
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.
NAPCO Security Technologies stock opened the day at $36.21 after a previous close of $36.68. The latest price was $36.29 (25-minute delay). NAPCO Security Technologies is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD191.1 million and employs 1,070 staff.
OSI Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures electronic systems and components. It operates in three segments: Security, Healthcare, and Optoelectronics and Manufacturing.
OSI Systems stock opened the day at $173.71 after a previous close of $175.17. The latest price was $175.07 (25-minute delay). OSI Systems is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.6 billion and employs 6,681 staff.
NICE Ltd. , together with its subsidiaries, provides cloud platforms for AI-driven digital business solutions worldwide. It offers CXone, a cloud native open platform; Enlighten, an AI engine for the customer engagement market; and smart self service enable organizations to address consumers' needs; and journey orchestration solutions that empower organizations to connect and route customers to deal with the customer's request, and connects them using real time AI-based routing.
Nice Ltd ADR stock opened the day at $175.00 after a previous close of $175.56. The latest price was $176.02 (25-minute delay). Nice Ltd ADR is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.5 billion and employs 8,384 staff.
Verint Systems Inc. provides customer engagement solutions worldwide. It offers forecasting and scheduling, channels and routing, knowledge management, fraud and security solutions, quality and compliance, analytics and insights, real-time assistance, self-services, financial compliance, and voice pf the consumer solutions.
Verint Systems stock opened the day at $26.73 after a previous close of $27.29. The latest price was $26.87 (25-minute delay). Verint Systems is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$915.1 million and employs 3,700 staff.
Alarm. com Holdings, Inc. provides various Internet of Things (IoT) and solutions for residential, multi-family, small business, and enterprise commercial markets in North America and internationally.
Alarm-com stock opened the day at $63.50 after a previous close of $64.35. The latest price was $62.95 (25-minute delay). Alarm-com is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$923.8 million and employs 2,055 staff.
FLIR Systems, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and distributes thermal imaging systems, visible-light imaging systems, locater systems, measurement and diagnostic systems, and threat-detection solutions worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Industrial Technologies and Defense Technologies.
FLIR Systems stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). FLIR Systems is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.9 billion and employs 4,179 staff.
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in security stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — security stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the online and physical security industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.
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