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ADP Stock Chart & Stats
$250.09
$7.21(2.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$250.09
$7.21(2.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$188.16 - $310.08
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.76M
Average Volume (3M)2.63M
Market Cap
$106.99B
Enterprise Value$90.80K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.3
Beta0.55
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.78Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.4%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.97
Shares Outstanding397,262,730
10 Day Avg. Volume2,337,451
30 Day Avg. Volume2,632,080
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.15
Price to Book (P/B)14.83
Price to Sales (P/S)4.08
P/FCF Ratio17.06
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$285.08Price Target Upside13.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)12.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.21B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Client Retention And Recurring BookingsSustained 92.1% Employer Services retention and large new-booking flow (~$2.2B) indicate durable, recurring revenue and effective cross-sell. High retention reduces churn-related volatility and supports predictable cash flow and long-term revenue growth for the core HCM business.
Robust Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent, high free cash flow (~$5.1B TTM and ~94% conversion) underpins strategic optionality: funds for product investment, M&A, dividends and buybacks. Strong cash conversion supports capital returns and reduces reliance on external financing over a multi‑month horizon.
AI And Platform-driven Productivity GainsRapid adoption of ADP Assist and platform tools scales service delivery, reduces per-client servicing costs and improves retention via differentiated capabilities. Structural productivity gains improve margins and competitive positioning as AI becomes core to HCM workflows.
Bears Say
PEO Margin Pressure From Pass-throughsStructural mix shift toward zero-margin pass-throughs and higher workers' comp costs is compressing PEO margins. Persistent pass-through growth can restrain segment profitability and drag consolidated margins unless offset by pricing, efficiency or higher-margin service expansion.
Thin Equity Base And Leverage VolatilityA relatively small equity cushion versus asset base increases financial leverage sensitivity and amplifies ROE but reduces loss-absorption capacity. Volatile leverage raises refinancing, covenant and rating risk, making the company more exposed to macro shocks or unexpected operational setbacks.
TTM Operating-profit Inconsistency And FCF SlowdownA sharp slowdown in FCF growth and inconsistencies in reported TTM operating profit weaken near-term visibility into core profitability and cash generation. If persistent, this undermines confidence in capital return plans and could necessitate tighter cost or investment controls.
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 $310.08 in the past 12 months.
What is Automatic Data Processing’s market cap?
Automatic Data Processing’s market cap is $106.99B.
When is Automatic Data Processing’s upcoming earnings report date?
Automatic Data Processing’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Automatic Data Processing’s earnings last quarter?
Automatic Data Processing released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $2.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.595 by $0.045.
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 2.4%. See more information on Automatic Data Processing dividends here
What is Automatic Data Processing’s EPS estimate?
Automatic Data Processing’s EPS estimate is 2.78.
How many shares outstanding does Automatic Data Processing have?
Automatic Data Processing has 397,262,730 shares outstanding.
What happened to Automatic Data Processing’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Automatic Data Processing reported an EPS of $2.64 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.595. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.483%.
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:
$285.08 (13.99% Upside)
$285.08 (13.99% 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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Automatic Data Processing
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions and business process outsourcing services. The company primarily serves employers across a wide range of industries and sizes, offering payroll processing, tax filing and compliance, time and attendance, benefits administration, talent management, HR outsourcing, and related analytics and advisory capabilities. ADP operates mainly through its Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) segments, delivering cloud-based software, managed services, and co-employment-based workforce administration.
ADP Company Deck
ADP Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a confident and progress-driven tone: strong Q4 and full-year financial performance, meaningful AI-driven product and service adoption (ADP Assist, Lyric, The Zone), record client satisfaction and high retention, and healthy bookings and capital return activity. Headwinds are present but contained — notably PEO margin contraction from pass-through dynamics, modest pays-per-control growth, a small expected retention pullback, and slight FX and client funds balance moderation. Management provided a constructive fiscal 2027 outlook that balances continued investment, productivity gains from AI, and shareholder returns.View all ADP earnings summariesADP Revenue Breakdown
67.58% Employer services
32.48% PEO Services
-0.06% Other
ADP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$285.08
▲(13.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.15% Insiders
48.79% Mutual Funds
18.01% Other Institutional Investors
0.27% Public Companies and Individual Investors