Automatic Data Processing Stock Forecast
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At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
ADP analyst consensus
Consensus (18 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$286.40+5.79%
- 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.
What analysts say
According to 18 Wall Street analysts covering Automatic Data Processing (2026-10-07), 4 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 12 rate it a hold and 2 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $286.40, with a high estimate of $322.00 and a low estimate of $225.00. The average target implies upside of 5.8% from the current price of $270.73.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 43.1%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for ADP.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 0 | 0% |
| Buy | 4 | 22% |
| Hold | 12 | 67% |
| Sell | 1 | 6% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 6% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $225.00 | -16.89% |
| Average target | $286.40 | +5.79% |
| High target | $322.00 | +18.94% |