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Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
NASDAQ:ADP
ADP Stock Chart & Stats
$209.71
$2.45(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$209.71
$2.45(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$203.26 - $329.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume322.85K
Average Volume (3M)4.42M
Market Cap
$84.44B
Enterprise Value$87.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.4
Beta0.54
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. Volume4,906,160
30 Day Avg. Volume4,418,901
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/Revenue4.10
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.47
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$276.31Price Target Upside31.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)10.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$21.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Competitive MoatLarge-scale integrations with banks and tax authorities and precise payroll processing capabilities create a barrier to entry that supports durable recurring revenue and customer retention.
Enterprise ExpansionLyric HCM's push into the large-enterprise market with early customer wins points to a sizable addressable opportunity that could lift higher-value bookings.
Financial Strength And Cash FlowStrong free cash flow generation, adjusted operating margins in line with expectations, and a healthy balance sheet provide flexibility to invest in product development and support resilience.
Bears Say
Employment And AI RiskPersistent concerns about weaker hiring and potential AI-driven workforce reductions could reduce demand for payroll and human capital services and pressure revenue growth.
PEO Segment WeaknessSlowing growth and softness in the PEO worksite employee base weaken momentum in the outsourcing business and cast doubt on medium-term top-line recovery.
Valuation And Investor CautionCompressed valuation and fragile investor sentiment may limit upside and leave the stock vulnerable to negative narratives absent 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 $84.44B.
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 43 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:
$276.31 (31.76% Upside)
$276.31 (31.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ADP Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 55.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-27.20%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
68.28%
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
$276.31
▲(31.76% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
18.19% Mutual Funds
18.62% Other Institutional Investors
36.22% Public Companies and Individual Investors