NASDAQ:ADP Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $257.68 -6.28 (-2.38%) Closing price 10/2/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$257.57 -0.11 (-0.04%) As of 10/2/2026 07:55 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 ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest 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$256.51▼$264.9250-Day Range$254.98▼$287.4852-Week Range$188.16▼$293.51Volume2.18 million shsAverage Volume2.16 million shsMarket Capitalization$102.11 billionP/E Ratio23.55Dividend Yield2.64%Price Target$273.50Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) is a provider of human capital management and business outsourcing solutions. The company helps organizations manage payroll, tax withholding and compliance, employee benefits, time and attendance, workforce management, talent acquisition, and human resources administration. ADP offers cloud-based platforms and related services designed for businesses of different sizes, from small companies to large multinational employers. Its offerings include payroll and HR software, workforce analytics, talent management tools, retirement and insurance-related administration, and professional employer organization services through ADP TotalSource. ADP also provides services for automobile dealerships and other specialized industries. The company serves clients in the United States and internationally, supporting employers across a range of industries and geographic markets. ADP was established in 1949 as Automatic Payrolls Inc. and adopted the name Automatic Data Processing in 1961. Maria Black has served as ADP’s president and chief executive officer since 2022.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Automatic Data Processing Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks86th Percentile Overall ScoreADP MarketRank™: Automatic Data Processing scored higher than 86% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 173rd out of 653 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.6 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingAutomatic Data Processing has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.17, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 3 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside/DownsideThe consensus price target for Automatic Data Processing is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.Amount of Analyst CoverageAutomatic Data Processing has been the subject of 10 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 $12.26 to $13.40 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 23.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.65.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 23.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 26.69.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAutomatic Data Processing has a PEG Ratio of 2.33. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAutomatic Data Processing has a P/B Ratio of 17.08. 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 Shorted2.65% 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 5.26.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Automatic Data Processing has recently decreased by 2.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldAutomatic Data Processing pays a meaningful dividend of 2.64%, 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 62.16%. 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 50.75% 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 Media3.2 / 5News Sentiment0.11 News SentimentAutomatic Data Processing has a news sentiment score of 0.11. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Automatic Data Processing this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest21 people have searched for ADP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 133% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows17 people have added Automatic Data Processing to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 183% 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 $9,450,629.00 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 HeadlinesDoes ADP’s Slower Pays-Per-Control Growth and Resilient Revenue Mix Change The Bull Case For ADP (ADP)?2 hours ago | finance.yahoo.comAutomatic Data Processing vs. Lumentum: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?3 hours ago | fool.comThe case for $20,000 gold before year endPresident Trump reposted a warning from precious metals expert Jim Rickards, tying the November midterms and America's $40 trillion national debt to a potential surge in gold prices, with some forecasts pointing to $10,000 or even $20,000 gold. Dr. David Eifrig, a 40-year market veteran and former Goldman Sachs Vice President, says an unusual plan involving Trump and two other top officials could fuel the biggest gold bull run in decades. Eifrig has shared his top gold pick tied to this developing story.October 4 at 1:00 AM | Stansberry Research (Ad)ADP Warns of Cooling Labor Market While Its Own Business Feels the ChillOctober 3 at 12:15 PM | 247wallst.com3 Dividend King Stocks with Yields above Their Sector AveragesOctober 1 at 8:31 AM | tipranks.comPre-markets up on excellent data from PCE and ADPSeptember 30, 2026 | msn.comAutomatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) VP Joseph Desilva Sells 631 SharesSeptember 5, 2026 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) CEO Sells 29,810 Shares of StockSeptember 4, 2026 | insidertrades.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 stock has increased by 0.2% and is now trading at $257.68. How were Automatic Data Processing's earnings last quarter? Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 29th. The business services provider reported $2.64 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.59 by $0.05. The company's revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. How will Automatic Data Processing's stock buyback program work? Automatic Data Processing's board initiated a stock buyback program on Wednesday, January 14th 2026, which authorizes the company to buy back $6,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 5.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are 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 more. Who are Automatic Data Processing's major shareholders? Automatic Data Processing's top institutional shareholders include CX Institutional, Coastline Trust Co, First Financial Bank Trust Division and Versant Capital Management Inc. Insiders that own company stock include Maria Black, Michael A Bonarti, Carlos A Rodriguez, Sreenivasa Kutam, John Ayala, Joseph Desilva, Brian L Michaud, Don Mcguire, 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 Last Earnings7/29/2026Record date for 10/1 Dividend9/11/2026Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend9/11/2026Dividend Payable10/01/2026Today10/04/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)10/28/2026Fiscal Year End6/30/2027Get 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 (4m+) 1-Year History Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 Oct 26 ADP's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. ADP has been in this zone for over 4 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorIndustrials Industry Professional Services Sub-IndustryHuman Resource & Employment 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$273.50 High Price Target$310.00 Low Price Target$190.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.17 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$10.94 Trailing P/E Ratio23.55 Forward P/E Ratio21.02 P/E Growth2.33Net Income$4.41 billion Net Margins20.11% Pretax Margin26.11% Return on Equity71.34% Return on Assets6.73% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.82 Current Ratio1.05 Quick Ratio1.05 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$21.95 billion Price / Sales4.65 Cash Flow$15.47 per share Price / Cash Flow16.66 Book Value$15.09 per share Price / Book17.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares396,250,000Free Float395,459,000Market Cap$102.11 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.83 Social Links Don't Wait for the OpenAI IPOThe AI wave will soon hit public markets with Anthropic and OpenAI set to go public later this year. 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