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 Jul 2024
The top 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.
- NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC)
- OSI Systems (OSIS)
- Nice Ltd ADR (NICE)
- Verint Systems (VRNT)
- Alarm-com (ALRM)
- FLIR Systems (FLIR)
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How to invest in security stocks
- Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024.
- Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
- Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
- Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like NSSC or OSIS.
- Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.
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 $54.96 after a previous close of $54.64. The latest price was $53.51 (25-minute delay). NAPCO Security Technologies is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD183.1 million and employs 1,150 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,971,946,624
- P/E ratio: 42.4444
- PEG ratio: 16.27
2. OSI Systems (OSIS)
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 $147.40 after a previous close of $147.25. The latest price was $147.42 (25-minute delay). OSI Systems is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.5 billion and employs 6,423 staff.
- Market capitalization: $2,477,517,312
- P/E ratio: 19.9615
- PEG ratio: 1.4526
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; 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 $181.08 after a previous close of $180.94. The latest price was $181.80 (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.
- Market capitalization: $11,225,666,560
- P/E ratio: 31.8739
- PEG ratio: 1.8409
4. Verint Systems (VRNT)
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 $33.95 after a previous close of $33.87. The latest price was $35.46 (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.
- Market capitalization: $2,090,877,184
- P/E ratio: 72.0851
- PEG ratio: 1.046
5. Alarm-com (ALRM)
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 $67.31 after a previous close of $67.09. The latest price was $68.74 (25-minute delay). Alarm-com is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$895.2 million and employs 2,002 staff.
- Market capitalization: $3,373,182,464
- P/E ratio: 39.7692
- PEG ratio: 1.5425
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
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.Paid non-client promotion. Finder does not invest money with providers on this page. If a brand is a referral partner, we're paid when you click or tap through to, open an account with or provide your contact information to the provider. Partnerships are not a recommendation for you to invest with any one company. Learn more about how we make money.
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