may 2026 // sdmmag.com
2026 SDM 100 Rankings

No. 1 – Source is 2025 Earnings Presentation. Sold its Multi-Family business to Everon in September 2025. Acquired Origin AI in February 2026. SDM’s 2017 Dealer of the Year. No. 2 – Acquired Sonitrol Ft. Lauderdale and Level 5 Security Group in December 2025. Acquired Sonitrol New Orleans in January 2025. No. 3 – Acquired 57 companies in 2025, including former SDM 100 companies Fortress Security in September 2025 and Lifeline Fire and Security in November 2025. No. 4 – Acquired ADT’s Multi-Family business in September 2025. Launched Active Video Monitoring Services in January 2026. No. 5 – Acquired Carolina Video Security in October 2025. SDM’s 2003 and 2015 Dealer of the Year. No. 6 – Concluded its migration to one Pavion, simplifying the business structure for internal operations and customers. No. 7 – SDM’s 1998 Dealer of the Year. No. 8 – SDM’s 2000 and 2019 Dealer of the Year. No. 9 – Certified Aliro Credentials across multiple platforms in March 2026. Invested in i2G Systems in March 2025. No. 10 – Acquired Monitronics’ commercial accounts in March 2025. Added three new branch locations. SDM’s 1999 and 2013 Dealer of the Year. No. 11 – Continued its geographical expansion with multiple acquisitions, including Security Government Technology Solutions in December 2025, ClearLine Networks in October 2025, and Atlas Security in August 2025. No. 13 – Acquired ESSC in March 2026, S&S Security Alarms in November 2025, and Frase Protection in February 2025. SDM’s 2024 Dealer of the Year. No. 14 – Acquired Accu-Com Security in January 2025. No. 15 – Grew internationally and expanded its footprint. Achieved ISO 42001 AI Certification in June 2025. Returning to the SDM 100 after a multi-year absence. No. 16 – SDM’s 1984 Dealer of the Year. No. 18 – Completed the successful integration of the largest acquisition in terms of RMR in the company’s history. No. 22 – Launched safety and security consulting services in February 2026, and AI-powered live video monitoring services in July 2025. SDM’s 1997 Dealer of the Year. No. 23 – Multiple acquisitions including AIC Security in January 2026, Life Safety Integrated Systems in November 2025, and Shanix Technology in May 2025. No. 24 – Saw highest revenue year to date along with several new high profile customers. No. 25 – Expanded into South Carolina market with acquisition of upstate South Carolina company. No. 28 – Multiple acquisitions in 2025 expanding the company footprint in key verticals. Acquired by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in February 2026. No. 32 – Acquired Compass Fire Protection in August 2025. Launched two new proprietary software platforms. No. 35 – Acquired multiple companies including SDS Security and Christopherson Fire Protection in May 2025. Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 36 – SDM’s 2020 Dealer of the Year. No. 37 – Acquired Associated Alarm Systems in April 2025. SDM’s 2025 Dealer of the Year. No. 38 – SDM’s 2004 Dealer of the Year. No. 40 – Approved for Brand Name Surveillance Contract with state of Louisiana. Had biggest sale in company history. No. 45 – Increased installation sales and revenue by over 20% while continuing to increase RMR organically. No. 53 – Continued to integrate more video verification software into their automation system as well as expanding monitoring licensees across the country. No. 54 – Raised their average RMR per site to over $60 with a record high of $63.18 per site. No. 55 – SDM’s 2021 Dealer of the Year. No. 60 – Achieved UL 827B Video Monitoring Center Certification. No. 61 – SDM’s 1995 and 2022 Dealer of the Year. No. 64 – Grew both RMR revenues and average deal size by 9% and 10%. Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 65 – Recorded record highs for both revenue and net profit. Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 70 – Added another acquisition and successfully integrated that company into Dehart. No. 71 – Expanded its regional footprint by launching a Nashville office. No. 72 – Launched a fire extinguisher division and added Nicet II certifications for several key installation employees. No. 73 – Acquired All State Communications of Minn. in May 2025. Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 76 – Nearly doubled revenue in 2025. No. 79 – Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 81 – Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 83 – Achieved record-breaking performance in both gross sales and profitability. Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 85 – Gross margins grew by a healthy 9% to 50% whilst operating profit grew 23%. No. 88 – Built a fire alarm division. No. 89 – Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 90 – Had record booked sales across groups and ended 2025 with the largest backlog in company history. No. 94 – Increased both revenue and profits. Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 96 – Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 97 – Ranked on the SDM 100 for the first time. No. 98 – 79% increase in alarm system installations over the prior year. No. 99 – Awarded new cooperative contract.
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