Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP)
NASDAQ: ADPTechnologyEDP ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
ADP stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $104.61B
- P/E (TTM)
- 23.98
- Forward P/E
- 19.70
- EPS (TTM)
- $11.01
- Dividend yield
- 2.52% ($6.64)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 11, 2026
- 52-week range
- 188.16 – 292.80
- Day range
- 262.16 – 266.15
- Volume / Avg
- 1.45M / 2.25M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 396.25M
- Next earnings
- Oct 28, 2026
52-week range
ADP stock today
On Oct 7, ADP ended the session at $264.00, adding $1.64 (0.63%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 9.8% below their 52-week high of $292.80, set on Oct 7, 2025 and 40.3% above the 52-week low of $188.16, in the middle of the past year's range. ADP is up 2.6% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 9.9%.
At 24.0x trailing earnings, Automatic Data Processing trades below the peer-group median of 31.9x. Its forward P/E of 19.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 28 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $2.78. Automatic Data Processing pays an annual dividend of $6.64 per share, a 2.52% yield at the current price.
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About Automatic Data Processing
Company profileAutomatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- EDP Services
- CEO
- Ms. Maria Black
- Headquarters
- Roseland, NJ
- Employees
- 67,000
- Website
- adp.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Automatic Data Processing generated $21.95 billion in revenue, up 6.7% from fiscal 2025, its 13th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $4.41 billion (+8.2% year over year), for a net margin of 20.1% versus a median of 18.9% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 46.4% (up from 46.0%).
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $21.95B | $20.56B | $19.20B | $18.01B | $16.50B |
| Growth | +6.74% | +7.07% | +6.61% | +9.18% | +9.95% |
| Net income | $4.41B | $4.08B | $3.75B | $3.41B | $2.95B |
| EPS (diluted) | $10.94 | $9.98 | $9.10 | $8.21 | $7.00 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (18 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$286.40+8.48%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 4
- Hold 12
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 28, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.78
- Last reported (Q4 2026)
- Aug 5, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.45 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $6.64
- Dividend yield
- 2.52%
- Last payment
- $1.70
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 11, 2026
ADP news
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- Jobs Market Stays Flat at +29K, Futures Love ItNasdaqJPM, C, ADP, DAL
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- Pre-Markets Up on Excellent Data from PCE and ADPNasdaqADP, QQQ, SPY, DIA
- Big Week of Jobs & Inflation Data, Micron EarningsNasdaqADP, MU
- The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights ExxonMobil, Automatic Data Processing and Cadence Design, BranchOut FoodNasdaqADP, XOM, CDNS, BOF
- Lowe's Companies Takes Over #107 Spot From Automatic Data ProcessingNasdaqLOW, ADP
- Top Analyst Reports for ExxonMobil, Automatic Data Processing & CadenceNasdaqADP, XOM, CDNS, BOF
Automatic Data Processing peers
Technology sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDAYWorkday Inc. Class A | 184.26 | -1.23% | $44.41B | vs ADP |
| INFYInfosys Limited ADR | 10.55 | 0.00% | $42.73B | vs ADP |
| ZSZscaler Inc. | 213.55 | +0.61% | $34.82B | vs ADP |
| RDDTReddit Inc. Class A | 152.71 | +2.52% | $29.38B | vs ADP |
| VRSNVeriSign Inc. | 294.22 | +0.38% | $26.60B | vs ADP |
| CTSHCognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A | 57.07 | -0.26% | $25.71B | vs ADP |
| VRSKVerisk Analytics Inc. | 168.68 | +2.11% | $21.95B | vs ADP |
| TOSTToast Inc. Class A | 30.55 | +0.99% | $17.66B | vs ADP |
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Automatic Data Processing stock FAQ
What is Automatic Data Processing's stock price today?
ADP last traded at $264.00 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.63% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Automatic Data Processing pay a dividend?
Yes. Automatic Data Processing pays $6.64 per share annually, a 2.52% yield. The most recent dividend of $1.70 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 11, 2026.
When is Automatic Data Processing's next earnings date?
Automatic Data Processing is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.78.
What is ADP's P/E ratio?
ADP trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 23.98 and a forward P/E of 19.70, compared with a median of 31.9 for its closest peers.
Is Automatic Data Processing in the S&P 500?
Yes. Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Automatic Data Processing's CEO?
Ms. Maria Black is the chief executive officer of Automatic Data Processing Inc., which has about 67,000 employees.
Has ADP ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent ADP stock split was a 1139-for-1000 split on Oct 1, 2014, one of 7 splits on record.