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Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
NASDAQ:ADP
ADP Stock Chart & Stats
$214.97
$2.45(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$214.97
$2.45(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$203.26 - $329.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume322.85K
Average Volume (3M)3.50M
Market Cap
$86.56B
Enterprise Value$89.15B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.6
Beta0.55
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
3.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.62
Shares Outstanding402,644,380
10 Day Avg. Volume3,852,402
30 Day Avg. Volume3,495,080
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 Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.69
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.80
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$276.83Price Target Upside28.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)10.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$21.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Bookings MomentumManagement commentary indicates improving bookings across multiple segments with stable attach rates and competitive product wins, which could drive stronger future revenue as those wins ramp.
Business Diversification And Balance SheetDiverse business lines combined with improved product offerings and a healthy balance sheet support resilient client monetization and reduce downside risk to cash flows.
Employer Services And Small-business InnovationStrong demand in employer services and the integration of a partnered cash-flow tool into the small-business platform could boost client retention and expand revenue per customer.
Bears Say
Macro Hiring And AI HeadwindsPersistent macro worries, including softer hiring and the risk that generative AI could displace roles, create demand headwinds for payroll and human capital services.
Professional Employer Organization Growth ConcernsSlower growth in the professional employer organization segment and weakening worksite employee metrics have reduced revenue momentum and cloud the feasibility of medium-term targets.
Valuation And Investor Sentiment FragilityCompressed valuation relative to historical ranges and fragile investor sentiment increase downside risk and make multiple expansion unlikely without clearer growth catalysts.
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 $203.26 and its highest was $329.93 in the past 12 months.
What is Automatic Data Processing’s market cap?
Automatic Data Processing’s market cap is $86.56B.
When is Automatic Data Processing’s upcoming earnings report date?
Automatic Data Processing’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 64 days.
How were Automatic Data Processing’s earnings last quarter?
Automatic Data Processing released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported $2.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.574 by $0.046.
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 3.29.
How many shares outstanding does Automatic Data Processing have?
Automatic Data Processing has 402,644,380 shares outstanding.
What happened to Automatic Data Processing’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Automatic Data Processing reported an EPS of $2.62 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.574. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.501%.
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:
$276.83 (28.78% Upside)
$276.83 (28.78% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ADP Sentiment 73%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 55.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-29.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
73.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
32.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Automatic Data Processing
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management 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. Its offerings include payroll, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services, as well as integrated HCM solutions. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers benefits package, protection and compliance, talent engagement, expertise, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.
ADP Company Deck
ADP Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive tone: strong Q2 financial results, upward revisions to revenue and EPS guidance, record client satisfaction, meaningful product and AI momentum (Workforce Now NextGen, Lyric, ADP Assist), and a substantial $6B buyback and 10% dividend increase. Headwinds were noted in the PEO business (weaker underlying growth ex pass-throughs, 70 bps margin decline), a modest retention decline, and near-term margin cadence pressure driven by portfolio yield/timing effects. On balance, the highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights.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
$276.83
▲(28.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
18.20% Mutual Funds
15.80% Other Institutional Investors
38.20% Public Companies and Individual Investors