NASDAQ:ADP Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $225.31 +5.24 (+2.38%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$224.96 -0.34 (-0.15%) As of 05/22/2026 07:45 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Automatic Data Processing Stock (NASDAQ:ADP) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get ADP alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$220.18▼$226.4650-Day Range$188.79▼$225.3152-Week Range$188.16▼$329.93Volume2.28 million shsAverage Volume3.09 million shsMarket Capitalization$90.06 billionP/E Ratio21.02Dividend Yield3.02%Price Target$249.00Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) and payroll solutions. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, ADP began as a payroll processing company and has evolved into a diversified provider of workforce management, HR, benefits administration, tax and compliance services, and analytics for employers of all sizes. ADP’s product portfolio includes payroll processing and tax filing, time and attendance systems, benefits administration, talent management, and HR outsourcing. The company offers packaged and scalable platforms tailored to small businesses through larger enterprises, with well-known solutions designed for different market segments. ADP also provides professional employer organization (PEO) services and outsourcing arrangements for organizations that prefer to delegate HR and payroll administration. ADP serves a broad, global customer base across multiple industries, delivering services to small, medium and large employers. The company operates internationally and supports multinational payroll and compliance needs, enabling clients to manage workforce-related functions across different jurisdictions. ADP’s client services are complemented by data and benchmarking tools that help employers with workforce planning and regulatory compliance. In recent years ADP has emphasized cloud delivery, platform integrations and data analytics to enhance its offerings and improve employer and employee experiences. Leadership has focused on investing in technology, security and service capabilities to address evolving HR and payroll requirements. As a longstanding provider in the HR services space, ADP combines operational scale with software and service solutions to help organizations streamline payroll and human capital management. Carlos A. Rodriguez has served as chief executive officer and is a visible leader for the company in recent years.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Automatic Data Processing Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks92nd Percentile Overall ScoreADP MarketRank™: Automatic Data Processing scored higher than 92% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 72nd out of 624 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.0 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingAutomatic Data Processing has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.27, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 3 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialAutomatic Data Processing has a consensus price target of $249.00, representing about 10.5% upside from its current price of $225.31.Amount of Analyst CoverageAutomatic Data Processing has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth9.30% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Automatic Data Processing are expected to grow by 9.30% in the coming year, from $11.07 to $12.10 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 21.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.77.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 21.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 170.15.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAutomatic Data Processing has a P/B Ratio of 14.18. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted3.44% of the float of Automatic Data Processing has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAutomatic Data Processing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.33.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Automatic Data Processing has recently decreased by 2.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldAutomatic Data Processing pays a meaningful dividend of 3.02%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAutomatic Data Processing has been increasing its dividend for 49 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 63.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Automatic Data Processing will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.20% next year. This indicates that Automatic Data Processing will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's dividend. News and Social Media3.8 / 5News Sentiment1.08 News SentimentAutomatic Data Processing has a news sentiment score of 1.08. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 29 news articles for Automatic Data Processing this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 39 people have searched for ADP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -11% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows11 people have added Automatic Data Processing to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 57% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.4 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Automatic Data Processing insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $113,188.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.20% of the stock of Automatic Data Processing is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.03% of the stock of Automatic Data Processing is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's insider trading history. Receive ADP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Automatic Data Processing and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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ADP Stock News HeadlinesWells Fargo upgrades Automatic Data Processing (ADP)May 20, 2026 | msn.comThe Bull Case For Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Could Change Following Upgraded 2026 AI-Driven GuidanceMay 20, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comMusk's shopping list: batteries ✓ solar ✓ data ✓ power ___Elon Musk has a clear pattern: when a supplier becomes mission-critical, he acquires it. He bought SolarCity for $2.6 billion and Twitter for $44 billion. Now one small company makes the equipment his Colossus supercomputer - a million GPUs consuming nearly $1 billion a month in power - cannot run without. Analyst Dylan Jovine has identified the name and ticker. For investors who own shares before a potential move, the math could be significant. | Behind the Markets (Ad)Automatic Data Processing stock outlook: Is Wall Street bullish or bearish?May 19, 2026 | msn.comAutomatic Data Processing CEO says AI marks 'defining moment' as labor market stays mutedMay 19, 2026 | msn.comADP Earnings Call Highlights AI Gains and Upgraded OutlookMay 19, 2026 | tipranks.comAutomatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference TranscriptMay 19, 2026 | seekingalpha.comADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for May 2, 2026May 19, 2026 | prnewswire.comSee More Headlines ADP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ADP shares performed this year? Automatic Data Processing's stock was trading at $257.23 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, ADP shares have decreased by 12.4% and is now trading at $225.31. How were Automatic Data Processing's earnings last quarter? Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 29th. The business services provider reported $3.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.30 by $0.07. Automatic Data Processing's revenue was up 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. How will Automatic Data Processing's stock buyback program work? Automatic Data Processing's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program on Wednesday, January 14th 2026, which allows the company to buy back $6,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 5.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued. Does Automatic Data Processing have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Automatic Data Processing: Celergo, Work Market, Global Cash Card, The Marcus Buckingham Company, Payroll S.A., SHPS Inc., PhyLogic Healthcare, and others. Who are Automatic Data Processing's major shareholders? Automatic Data Processing's top institutional shareholders include Bank of America Corp DE (1.32%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.81%), Amundi (0.76%) and First Trust Advisors LP (0.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Michael A Bonarti, Maria Black, Carlos A Rodriguez, Sreenivasa Kutam, John Ayala, Don Mcguire, Joseph Desilva, Brian L Michaud, David Kwon, David Foskett, Christopher D'ambrosio and Jonathan S Lehberger. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Automatic Data Processing? Shares of ADP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Automatic Data Processing own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Automatic Data Processing investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Chevron (CVX), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Home Depot (HD). Company Calendar Record date for 4/1 Dividend3/13/2026Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend3/13/2026Dividend Payable4/01/2026Last Earnings4/29/2026Today5/24/2026TD Cowen's 54th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference5/28/2026Record date for 7/1 Dividend6/12/2026Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend6/12/2026Fiscal Year End6/30/2026Dividend Payable7/01/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)7/29/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (6d) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 For the last 6 days, ADP's financial health has been in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry INTERNET SOFTWARE Sub-IndustryData Processing & Outsourced Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:ADP CIK8670 Webwww.adp.com Phone(973) 974-5000Fax973-974-5390Employees67,000Year Founded1949Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Automatic Data Processing$249.00 High Price Target$315.00 Low Price Target$190.00 Potential Upside/Downside+10.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.27 Research Coverage15 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$10.72 Trailing P/E Ratio21.02 Forward P/E Ratio20.35 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$4.08 billion Net Margins20.12% Pretax Margin26.22% Return on Equity68.82% Return on Assets6.78% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.63 Current Ratio1.04 Quick Ratio1.04 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$20.56 billion Price / Sales4.38 Cash Flow$14.16 per share Price / Cash Flow15.91 Book Value$15.89 per share Price / Book14.18Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares399,730,000Free Float398,935,000Market Cap$90.06 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.83 Social Links Don't wait for the SpaceX IPOThe space race is growing fast, and you don’t have to wait for SpaceX to go public to invest. 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