Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP)

Currency in USD
286.08
+0.71(+0.25%)
Closed·
292.14+6.06(+2.12%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
283.58289.89
52 wk Range
188.16309.40
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
286.08
Open
289.67
Day's Range
283.58-289.89
52 wk Range
188.16-309.4
Volume
2.24M
Average Volume (3m)
2.14M
1-Year Change
9.3871%
Book Value / Share
12.85
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
296.20
Upside
+3.54%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Impressive gross profit margins
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
11 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 296.20
(+3.54% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold310.00+8.36%310.00Maintain29/10/2026
BMO Capital
Hold312.00+9.06%305.00Maintain29/10/2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold288.00+0.67%286.00Maintain29/10/2026
Stifel
Hold305.00+6.61%285.00Maintain29/10/2026
Baird
Hold308.00+7.66%305.00Maintain29/10/2026

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 Q1/2027

  • ADP reported Q1 fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $2.82, beating estimates of $2.77, with revenue of $5.5B topping forecasts of $5.48B despite shares falling 1.8%.
  • Company raised full-year outlook: adjusted EPS growth now 10-12% vs. prior 10%, revenue growth maintained at 6%, driven by record bookings and AI productivity.
  • Employer services revenue grew 6% YoY with improved retention; PEO revenue up 7% as client funds interest income surged 15% on higher portfolio yields.
  • Management expects adjusted EBIT margin expansion of 70-90 basis points for fiscal 2027, balancing AI and cloud investments with operational efficiency gains.
  • CEO Black emphasized ADP's data advantage with 1.1M clients and 42M workers, while CFO Hadley cited value-based pricing and productivity improvements driving results.
Last Updated: 28/10/2026, 13:40
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Earnings

Latest Release
28/10/2026
EPS / Forecast
2.82 / 2.77
Revenue / Forecast
5.5B / 5.48B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 11.31
Dividend Yield
2.38%
Industry Median 1.30%
Annualised payout
6.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+6.51%
Growth Streak

ADP (ADP) Income Statement & Profits

Compare ADP to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
ADP
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.0x41.6x11.2x
PEG Ratio
2.682.470.03
Price/Book
22.2x18.4x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.1x5.7x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.5%7.1%33.9%
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
180.12M45.46%51.40B
Other Institutional Investors
181.23M45.74%51.72B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
34.90M8.81%9.96B
Total
396.25M100.00%113.08B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.12%36,156,41510,317,956
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC7.16%28,359,5698,092,970

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FAQ

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

The ADP stock price today is 286.08 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 2.4%%.

What Is the Current ADP Market Capitalisation?

As of today, ADP (NASDAQ: ADP) market cap is 113.17B USD.

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

The ADP EPS is currently 11.31 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next ADP Earnings Date?

ADP's next earnings report will be released on 27/01/2027.

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 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 30/10/2026, ADP (ADP) is trading at a share price of 286.08 USD, with a previous close of 286.08 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 283.58 USD to 289.89 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 188.16 USD to 309.40 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for ADP is 296.20 USD, with a high estimate of 340 USD and a low estimate of 250 USD. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 3 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +3.54% Upside potential.

What Is the ADP Premarket Price?

ADP's last pre-market stock price is 292.14 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,450.00, and the stock has decreased by 6.06, or 2.12%.

What Is the ADP After Hours Price?

ADP's last after hours stock price is 290.38 USD, the stock has decreased by 4.30, or 1.50%.
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