Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP)

Currency in USD
271.32
-2.19(-0.80%)
Closed·
270.00-1.32(-0.49%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
270.14275.27
52 wk Range
188.16310.08
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
273.51
Open
272.78
Day's Range
270.14-275.27
52 wk Range
188.16-310.08
Volume
2.12M
Average Volume (3m)
2.74M
1-Year Change
-11.2782%
Book Value / Share
15.09
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
286.67
Upside
+5.66%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
8 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
12 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 286.67
(+5.66% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy310.00+14.26%295.00Maintain03/08/2026
Stifel
Hold285.00+5.04%-Maintain03/08/2026
BMO Capital
Hold305.00+12.41%248.00Maintain30/07/2026
JPMorgan
Sell280.00+3.20%275.00Maintain30/07/2026
Wells Fargo
Hold283.00+4.30%248.00Maintain30/07/2026

Automatic Data Processing Inc SWOT Analysis


Market Dominance
Explore ADP's robust position in human capital management, with strong bookings growth and high client retention rates driving its market leadership.
Strategic Expansion
Delve into ADP's acquisition of WorkForce Software and investments in GenAI, positioning the company for enhanced global enterprise HCM offerings.
Financial Resilience
Discover how ADP maintains margin momentum and projects 4.5-5.5% revenue growth for FY2025, despite increased strategic investments.
Analyst Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $267 to $315, reflecting confidence in ADP's growth potential amid economic uncertainties.
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Automatic Data Processing Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • ADP beat Q4 estimates with adjusted EPS of $2.64 vs. $2.59 expected; revenue rose 7% to $5.48B, shares jumped 3.4% in premarket trading.
  • Full-year fiscal 2026 revenue reached $21.9B, up 7%; adjusted EBIT margin expanded 140 bps in Q4 and 80 bps for the year on AI-driven efficiency.
  • Company forecasts fiscal 2027 revenue growth of 5-6%, slower than 2026's 7%, citing Workforce Software acquisition anniversary and FX headwinds.
  • Management expects adjusted EPS growth of 9-11% and margin expansion of 70-90 bps in fiscal 2027, driven by AI tools like ADP Assist and The Zone.
  • CEO Maria Black stated AI is reshaping work rather than eliminating jobs; CFO noted company is in 'early innings' of realizing AI efficiency benefits.
Last Updated: 29/07/2026, 14:48
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Earnings

Latest Release
29/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
2.64 / 2.59
Revenue / Forecast
5.48B / 5.44B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 10.97%
Dividend Yield
2.49%
Industry Median 1.36%
Annualised payout
6.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+12.41%
Growth Streak

ADP (ADP) Income Statement & Profits

Compare ADP to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
ADP
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
24.4x39.4x12.3x
PEG Ratio
2.540.990.03
Price/Book
17.9x5.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.9x4.9x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
5.4%−6.1%25.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. This segment’s offerings include RUN Powered by ADP, a software platform for small business payroll, HR, and compliance; ADP Workforce Now, a HCM solution used across mid-sized and large businesses to manage employees; and ADP Lyric HCM, a solution for HR management, payroll, workforce management, talent, and data analytics. Its PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solutions under ADP TotalSource name to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment also provides guidance, user-friendly technology, comprehensive employee benefits, and a risk management, safety, and workers’ compensation program. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
183.69M46.24%49.84B
Other Institutional Investors
175.40M44.15%47.59B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
38.17M9.61%10.36B
Total
397.26M100.00%107.79B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.94%35,499,0169,631,593
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC7.17%28,469,0187,724,214

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FAQ

What Is the ADP (NASDAQ: ADP) Share Price Today?

The ADP stock price today is 271.32 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does ADP (ADP) Trade On?

ADP is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for ADP?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for ADP is "ADP."

Does ADP Pay Dividends? What’s The Current ADP Dividend Yield?

Yes, ADP Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current ADP dividend yield is 2.51%.

What Is the Current ADP Market Capitalisation?

As of today, ADP (NASDAQ: ADP) market cap is 108.66B USD.

What Is ADP's (ADP) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The ADP EPS is currently 10.97 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next ADP Earnings Date?

ADP's next earnings report will be released on 28/10/2026.

Is ADP a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's ADP moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for ADP stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has ADP Stock Split?

ADP has split 7 times. (See the ADP stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does ADP Have?

ADP has 67000 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of ADP (NASDAQ: ADP)?

As of 08/08/2026, ADP (ADP) is trading at a share price of 271.32 USD, with a previous close of 273.51 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 270.14 USD to 275.27 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 188.16 USD to 310.08 USD.

What Is ADP (ADP) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for ADP is 286.67 USD, with a high estimate of 322 USD and a low estimate of 225 USD. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +5.66% Upside potential.

What Is the ADP Premarket Price?

ADP's last pre-market stock price is 271.74 USD. The pre-market share volume is 4,410.00, and the stock has decreased by -1.77, or -0.65%.

What Is the ADP After Hours Price?

ADP's last after hours stock price is 270.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -1.32, or -0.49%.
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