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Automatic Data Processing(NASDAQ) ADP

Market Cap$106.99BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+235,176%
5 Year+42%
1 Year-9%
1 Month+4%
$269.47
+1.28%
+3.41Today
After hours$269.40-$0.07 (-0.03%)
Automatic Data Processing last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 266.062026-08-17
Automatic Data Processing stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-2.78%USD 273.682026-08-10
1 month+4.23%USD 255.272026-07-17
3 month+21.61%USD 218.782026-05-19
Year to date+5.08%USD 253.202025-12-31
1 year-9.39%USD 293.632025-08-15
3 year+13.72%USD 233.972023-08-18
5 year+42.43%USD 186.802021-08-18
Since inception+235,175.79%USD 0.111968-01-02

Automatic Data Processing Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$106.99BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$21.95B

Net Income (TTM)

$4.41B

EPS (TTM)

$10.94

P/E Ratio

24.61

Dividend

$6.64

Beta (Volatility)

0.70 (Low)

Price

$269.47

Volume

3,344,488.492

Open

$270.91

Previous Close

$269.31

Daily Range

$269.14 - $274.63

52-Week Range

$188.16 - $310.08

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 28, 2026

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About Automatic Data Processing

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. helps businesses pay their employees. It handles complex tasks like taxes and health insurance. These services meet essential needs for many companies.

Helping Businesses Manage People

  • Employer Services: Software and outsourcing for payroll, talent management, and benefits; generated $14,831.4 million in revenue in fiscal year 2026.
  • Professional Employer Organization: Full-service human resources through a co-employment model; generated $7,128.1 million in revenue in fiscal year 2026.
  • Payroll Solutions: Services including tax filing and payment processing for 1 in 6 workers in the United States.
  • SmartCompliance: Tools for managing employment taxes, business tax credits, and payment solutions for large enterprises.
  • Retirement Services: Administration of retirement plans for over 210,000 employers in the United States.

Strategic Moves in Human Capital

  • Acquired Pequity in 2025 to provide enhanced compensation planning and budgeting tools for mid-sized and global companies.
  • Purchased WorkForce Software in Oct. 2024 to strengthen global workforce management and compliance capabilities.
  • Launched ADP Assist in Jan. 2026 to integrate artificial intelligence agents across its payroll and human resources platforms.
  • Expanded the ADP Marketplace with a dedicated space for partners to offer third-party artificial intelligence agents.

How ADP Leads the Market

ADP utilizes its dataset from over 1.1 million clients and 42 million workers to power its artificial intelligence solutions. This scale enabled the company to process $3.5 trillion in client funds in fiscal year 2026 while maintaining compliance across 140 countries and territories.

Key Financial Results for 2026

  • Total revenue grew 7% to $21,947.4 million in fiscal year 2026.
  • Diluted earnings per share reached $10.94 in fiscal year 2026, up 10% year over year.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $5,441.2 million in fiscal year 2026.
  • Shareholder returns totaled $4.7 billion through dividends and share repurchases in fiscal year 2026.

Evolution of ADP

ADP has transformed from a traditional payroll provider into a global technology company powered by artificial intelligence and large data sets. Its focus on integrated software and expertise allows it to navigate complex global regulations for employers.

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Industry

Professional Services

Sector

Industrials

Employees

67,000

CEO

Maria Black

Website

www.adp.com

Headquarters

Roseland, NJ 07068, US

ADP Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

48.19%

Operating Margin

18.58%

Net Income Margin

20.11%

Return on Equity

70.20%

Return on Capital

36.09%

Return on Assets

6.98%

Earnings Yield

4.06%

Dividend Yield

2.47%

Payout Ratio

59.51%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$106.99BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

397.26M

Volume

3.34M

Avg. Volume

2.64M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$10.58B

Operating Income

$4.08B

EBITDA

$6.35B

Operating Cash Flow

$5.32B

Capital Expenditure

-$339.90M

Free Cash Flow

$4.98B

Cash & ST Invst.

$4.23B

Total Debt

$5.27B

Automatic Data Processing Performance Analysis

Automatic Data Processing annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD 18,012,200,0009.2%
20242024-06-30USD 19,202,600,0006.6%
20252025-06-30USD 20,560,900,0007.1%
20262026-06-30USD 21,947,400,0006.7%
Automatic Data Processing sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-09-300.9%
Q22025-12-313.6%
Q32026-03-3110.8%
Q42026-06-30-7.8%
Automatic Data Processing annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD 8.2117.2%
20242024-06-30USD 9.1010.9%
20252025-06-30USD 9.989.7%
20262026-06-30USD 10.949.6%
Automatic Data Processing sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-09-3011.7%
Q22025-12-315.6%
Q32026-03-3128.5%
Q42026-06-30-27.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$5.47B

+6.8%

Gross Profit

$2.90B

+12.4%

Gross Margin

52.97%

N/A

Market Cap

$106.99BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.60M

N/A

Employees

67,000

N/A

Net Income

$978.60M

+7.5%

EBITDA

$1.26B

-11.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$4.23B

-46.1%

Total Debt

$5.27B

-41.9%

Accounts Receivable

$3.52B

-1.6%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$5.27B

+22.7%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

6.98%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

30.97%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$1.23B

-12.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.31B

-9.3%

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Questions About ADP

What is the current price of Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing is trading at $269.31 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Automatic Data Processing?

Over the past 52 weeks, Automatic Data Processing has traded between $188.16 and $310.08.

How much debt does Automatic Data Processing have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Automatic Data Processing reported total debt of $5.51B.

How much cash does Automatic Data Processing have on hand?

Automatic Data Processing reported $4.23B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Automatic Data Processing’s dividend yield?

Automatic Data Processing currently has a dividend yield of 2.47%.

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