Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP)

Currency in USD
273.68
+2.36(+0.87%)
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273.67-0.01(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
268.01273.72
52 wk Range
188.16310.08
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
271.32
Open
268.93
Day's Range
268.01-273.72
52 wk Range
188.16-310.08
Volume
1.7M
Average Volume (3m)
2.73M
1-Year Change
-9.8907%
Book Value / Share
15.09
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
286.67
Upside
+4.75%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
9 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 286.67
(+4.75% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy310.00+13.27%295.00Maintain03-08-2026
Stifel
Hold285.00+4.14%-Maintain03-08-2026
BMO Capital
Hold305.00+11.44%248.00Maintain30-07-2026
JPMorgan
Sell280.00+2.31%275.00Maintain30-07-2026
Wells Fargo
Hold283.00+3.41%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, 07:18 pm
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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 10.94%
Dividend Yield
2.48%
Industry Median 1.35%
Annualised payout
6.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+12.41%
Growth Streak

ADP Income Statement

Compare ADP to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
24.6x39.5x12.2x
PEG Ratio
2.540.990.03
Price/Book
18.0x5.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.0x5.0x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
5.4%−7.7%25.6%
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
182.32M45.89%49.47B
Other Institutional Investors
178.14M44.84%48.33B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
36.80M9.26%9.98B
Total
397.26M100.00%107.79B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.94%3,54,99,01696,31,593
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC7.17%2,84,69,01877,24,214

FAQ

What Is the ADP (ADP) Share Price Today?

The ADP share price today is 273.68.

What is the current ADP (ADP) share price and day range?

As of 11-08-2026, the ADP share price is 273.68, with a previous close of 271.32. The share price has ranged from 268.01 to 273.72 today, while the 52-week range spans from 188.16 to 310.08.

What Is the ADP Market Cap?

As of today, ADP market cap is 108.72B.

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

The ADP dividend yield is 2.48%.

What Is the ADP (ADP) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for ADP is 286.67, with a high estimate of 322 and a low estimate of 225. 4 analysts recommend buying, while 2 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Neutral and +4.75% Upside potential.

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

The ADP EPS (TTM) is 10.94.

When Is the Next ADP Earnings Date?

ADP will release its next earnings report on 28-10-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ADP a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does ADP Trade On?

ADP is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for ADP?

The stock symbol for ADP is "ADP."

How Many Times Has ADP Stock Split?

ADP has split 7 times.

How Many Employees Does ADP Have?

ADP has 67000 employees.

What Is the ADP Premarket Price?

ADP's last pre-market stock price is 269.82. The pre-market share volume is 790.00, and the stock has changed by -1.50, or -0.55%.
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