Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
NASDAQ:ADP
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ADP Stock Chart & Stats
$200.47
$2.45(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$200.47
$2.45(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$188.16 - $315.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume322.85K
Average Volume (3M)2.63M
Market Cap
$89.23B
Enterprise Value$89.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.5
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
2.59Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.76
Shares Outstanding399,734,280
10 Day Avg. Volume2,635,129
30 Day Avg. Volume2,634,580
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.20
Price to Book (P/B)20.29
Price to Sales (P/S)6.11
P/FCF Ratio26.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.76
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.79
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$243.64Price Target Upside21.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)11.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$21.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationADP converts earnings into cash at a very high rate (FCF nearly equals net income), producing roughly $5.3B FCF TTM. Durable, high cash conversion supports sustained investment in product development, dividends and buybacks, and provides a buffer through industry cycles.
Recurring, Diversified Revenue ModelADP's revenue is anchored in recurring per-employee and subscription fees across payroll, benefits, workforce management and PEO services. This breadth and stickiness drive predictable top-line scaling, high retention and cross-sell opportunities that support stable multi‑period revenue growth.
AI-driven Operational ProductivityMeasured AI gains (agent time savings, large reductions in clicks/time) indicate structural productivity improvements. These efficiency gains can lower service delivery costs, improve margins and support scalable servicing as client volumes grow, making margin expansion more sustainable over time.
Bears Say
PEO Margin VolatilityPEO margins fell ~120bps due to higher zero-margin pass-throughs, SUI costs, selling expenses and reserve movements. Because PEO economics are exposed to pass-through mixes and workers' comp dynamics, margins here can be structurally more volatile and weigh on consolidated margin predictability.
Added Long-term Debt IssuanceIssuing $1B of 5.000% senior notes lengthens debt maturity but raises fixed interest obligations. While manageable today, additional long-term debt reduces future capital flexibility and increases leverage sensitivity to growth slowdowns or margin pressure over the medium term.
Normalizing Revenue GrowthRevenue has moved from stronger multi-year growth into a more normalized mid-single-digit cadence (TTM lower than prior annual levels). As a mature HCM provider, sustaining higher growth will require sustained cross-sell, PEO stabilization and product innovation versus macro-driven hiring trends.
Automatic Data Processing News
ADP FAQ
What was Automatic Data Processing’s price range in the past 12 months?
Automatic Data Processing lowest stock price was $188.16 and its highest was $315.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Automatic Data Processing’s market cap?
Automatic Data Processing’s market cap is $89.23B.
When is Automatic Data Processing’s upcoming earnings report date?
Automatic Data Processing’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 49 days.
How were Automatic Data Processing’s earnings last quarter?
Automatic Data Processing released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $3.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.297 by $0.073.
Is Automatic Data Processing overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Automatic Data Processing’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Automatic Data Processing pay dividends?
Automatic Data Processing pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.46%. See more information on Automatic Data Processing dividends here
What is Automatic Data Processing’s EPS estimate?
Automatic Data Processing’s EPS estimate is 2.59.
How many shares outstanding does Automatic Data Processing have?
Automatic Data Processing has 399,734,280 shares outstanding.
What happened to Automatic Data Processing’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Automatic Data Processing reported an EPS of $3.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.297. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.978%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Automatic Data Processing?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ADP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Automatic Data Processing Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$243.64 (21.54% Upside)
$243.64 (21.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ADP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
68.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Automatic Data Processing
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a global provider of cloud-based solutions designed for human capital management (HCM). The company organizes its operations into two primary segments: Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Through its Employer Services division, ADP delivers strategic, cloud-powered platforms and comprehensive human resources (HR) outsourcing. This encompasses a wide array of services such as payroll processing, benefits administration, talent acquisition and management, general HR and workforce management, insurance, retirement planning, and regulatory compliance, often integrated into holistic HCM solutions. Conversely, the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) segment specializes in offering HR outsourcing to small and mid-sized businesses, leveraging a co-employment framework. This segment's offerings span robust benefits packages, regulatory protection and compliance, talent engagement strategies, specialized HR expertise, all-encompassing outsourcing, and even recruitment process outsourcing. Established in 1949, ADP maintains its corporate headquarters in Roseland, New Jersey.
ADP Company Deck
ADP Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive tone: ADP delivered strong Q3 financial results (7% revenue growth, ~80 bps adjusted EBIT margin expansion, ~10% adjusted EPS growth), raised full‑year revenue and EPS guidance, and highlighted tangible AI‑driven productivity gains and record client retention/satisfaction. Challenges were concentrated in the PEO business where margins fell (~120 bps) due to pass‑through mix, SUI costs, selling expenses and some less favorable reserve movements, and management noted some near‑term FX moderation and booking outcome sensitivity. On balance, the positive operational momentum, upgraded outlook, measurable AI efficiencies, and strong client metrics outweigh the segment‑specific headwinds.View all ADP earnings summariesADP Revenue Breakdown
67.52% Employer services
32.54% PEO Services
-0.06% Other
ADP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$243.64
▲(21.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
47.40% Mutual Funds
19.22% Other Institutional Investors
2.46% Public Companies and Individual Investors