Securitas highlights guarding growth, shares in European security sector comparison
28.06.2026 - 09:13:55 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Stefan Krueger, Long-Term & Business Model desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-28, 09:13.
Securitas (SE0000163594) presents itself as one of the largest security services groups globally, measured by annual revenue and number of employees.The company’s investor information shows a broad presence across Europe, with London-listed G4S and Spain’s Prosegur as key sector peers.
Scale and long-term growth
According to Securitas’ latest annual and sustainability reporting, the group employs more than 340,000 people worldwide and generated several billion euros equivalent in annual revenue in recent years.Company reports and presentations highlight a long-term focus on contract security services, with guarding contracts often spanning multiple years and providing recurring cash flow.
The company’s reporting underlines its position in the European security services sector alongside players such as G4S, part of Allied Universal, and Spanish-listed Prosegur, both of which also operate large guarding workforces and electronic security divisions.Prosegur investor materials show a similar mix of guarding and technology services, providing context for Securitas’ business mix.
Service mix and European footprint
Securitas divides its operations into guarding services, security solutions, and electronic security, with guarding services historically accounting for the majority of revenue in Europe and North America.The business overview specifies that guarding covers on-site and mobile security officers, while security solutions combine technology, consulting, and monitoring.
The group reports country operations across major European markets, including the Nordics, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Spain, as well as a significant presence in the Americas and selected Asian markets.The geographic footprint description indicates that the European business remains a core pillar of group revenue, providing a reference point for investors comparing Securitas with regional peers such as Prosegur and G4S.
Background and price data on Securitas
Further news, price information and historical performance data on the Securitas shares are available on the ad-hoc-news topic page and the company’s investor relations site.
The business behind the Securitas stock
Securitas’ core business is contract-based guarding, where clients in sectors such as retail, industrial manufacturing, logistics, and public services hire security officers to protect facilities and events. The company also offers integrated security solutions, combining cameras, access control, and alarm monitoring with on-site personnel to deliver tailored security packages for clients. In investor materials Securitas highlights long-term trends such as urbanization and increased asset protection needs as structural drivers for demand.
Where the Securitas shares trade
The Securitas shares (SE0000163594) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, with the latest verifiable price information available through the Stockholm exchange and major financial data providers. Investors typically access the stock via its primary listing in Swedish kronor.
Key data on the Securitas shares
- Company: Securitas AB
- ISIN: SE0000163594
- WKN: 871112
- Ticker: SECU B
- Trading venue: Nasdaq Stockholm
- Price (as of 2026-06-28, 09:13): [latest verified price] SEK
- Market cap: [latest verified market capitalization] SEK (as of 2026-06-28)
- Sector / industry: Commercial & Professional Services / Security Services
- Index membership: OMX Stockholm indices, including sector benchmarks
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. All data are based on publicly available information believed to be reliable but not guaranteed.
