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Security stocks
Ready to invest in the online and physical security industry? Consider these 6 stocks.
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.
6 security stocks to watch
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the online and physical security industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.
- NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC)
- OSI Systems (OSIS)
- Nice Ltd ADR (NICE)
- Verint Systems (VRNT)
- Alarm-com (ALRM)
- FLIR Systems (FLIR)
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Take a deeper dive into security stocks
If you're interested in investing in the online and physical security industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.1. NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC)
Napco Security Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells electronic security products in the United States and internationally. The company offers access control systems, door-locking products, intrusion and fire alarm systems, and video surveillance systems for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and governmental applications.
NAPCO Security Technologies stock opened the day at $35.58 after a previous close of $35.31. The latest price was $35.81 (25-minute delay). NAPCO Security Technologies is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD135.8 million and employs 1,102 staff.
- Market capitalization: $742,384,000
- P/E ratio: 42.1921
- PEG ratio: 16.27
2. OSI Systems (OSIS)
OSI Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells electronic systems and components worldwide. It operates through three segments: Security, Healthcare, and Optoelectronics and Manufacturing.
OSI Systems stock opened the day at $99.85 after a previous close of $99.47. The latest price was $100.07 (25-minute delay). OSI Systems is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.2 billion and employs 6,778 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,447,027,200
- P/E ratio: 14.3703
- PEG ratio: 1.1609
3. Nice Ltd ADR (NICE)
NICE Ltd. , together with its subsidiaries, provides cloud platforms for AI-driven digital business solutions worldwide. It offers CXone, a cloud native open platform that supports contact centers ranging from small single sites to distributed remote agents and enterprises; Enlighten, an AI engine for CX that discovers automation opportunities for self-service; digital-entry points solutions that 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 connecting them using real time AI-based routing.
Nice Ltd ADR stock opened the day at $254.74 after a previous close of $254.97. The latest price was $256.06 (25-minute delay). Nice Ltd ADR is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2 billion and employs 7,102 staff.
- Market capitalization: $12,850,394,112
- P/E ratio: 65.4332
- PEG ratio: 2.2465
4. Verint Systems (VRNT)
Verint Systems Inc. provides customer engagement solutions worldwide. It offers various applications for use in Forecasting and Scheduling, which understands the work needed to meet and exceed customer expectations; Quality and Compliance that uses automation and analytics for customer interactions for attended and self-service channels; Interaction Insights, which extracts insights from structured and unstructured customer interactions and activities; Real-Time Work that supports in-the-moment workforce activities; Engagement Channels, an application for messaging, social, chat, email, and interactive voice response; Conversational AI, an intelligent virtual assistant application to enable human-like conversations across every channel; Engagement Orchestration, an application that improves employee efficiency, time to resolution, compliance, and customer satisfaction with workflows; Knowledge Management, which help agents to deliver stellar service with tools.
Verint Systems stock opened the day at $43.38 after a previous close of $43.24. The latest price was $43.33 (25-minute delay). Verint Systems is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$891.5 million and employs 4,400 staff.
- Market capitalization: $2,834,771,200
- PEG ratio: 1.451
5. Alarm-com (ALRM)
Alarm. com Holdings, Inc. provides cloud-based solutions for smart residential and commercial properties in the United States and internationally.
Alarm-com stock opened the day at $85.30 after a previous close of $85.26. The latest price was $86.87 (25-minute delay). Alarm-com is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$781.9 million and employs 1,565 staff.
- Market capitalization: $3,153,997,312
- P/E ratio: 70.5942
- PEG ratio: 1.5997
6. FLIR Systems (FLIR)
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 is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.9 billion and employs 4,179 staff.
- Market capitalization: $7,564,980,736
- P/E ratio: 32.1053
- PEG ratio: 3.2773
How to buy security stocks
Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one or more of these security stocks.
- Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. You’ll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like NSSC or OSIS.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the security stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you’ve invested in the online and physical security industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it’s time to sell.
Bottom line
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.More guides on Finder
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