NASDAQ:ADP Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $304.16 -3.78 (-1.23%) Closing price 10/23/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$306.29 +2.13 (+0.70%) As of 10/23/2026 07:30 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$300.88▼$309.4050-Day Range$257.68▼$307.9452-Week Range$188.16▼$309.40Volume1.69 million shsAverage Volume1.86 million shsMarket Capitalization$120.52 billionP/E Ratio27.80Dividend Yield2.24%Price Target$276.36Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) is a global provider of human capital management and business outsourcing solutions. The company helps employers manage payroll, human resources, workforce administration, benefits, tax compliance, time and attendance, talent management, and related employment processes. ADP offers cloud-based platforms and services designed for businesses of various sizes, from small enterprises to large organizations. Its portfolio includes payroll processing, human resources management, employee benefits administration, retirement services, workforce management, data analytics, and professional employer organization services through ADP TotalSource. Founded in 1949, ADP serves businesses in the United States and international markets. The company’s solutions are used by employers across a range of industries, with services tailored to organizations operating in different regulatory and employment environments. ADP is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey. Maria Black serves as president and chief executive officer, while Carlos A. Rodriguez serves as executive chairman.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Automatic Data Processing Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks74th Percentile Overall ScoreADP MarketRank™: 3.713692946055 of 5 starsAutomatic Data Processing scored higher than 74% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 297th out of 650 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.1 / 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.Downside RiskAutomatic Data Processing has a consensus price target of $276.36, representing about 9.1% downside from its current price of $304.16.Amount of Analyst CoverageAutomatic Data Processing has been the subject of 8 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 Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth9.21% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Automatic Data Processing are expected to grow by 9.21% in the coming year, from $12.27 to $13.40 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 27.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 35.86.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 27.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 23.44.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAutomatic Data Processing has a PEG Ratio of 2.79. 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 20.16. 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 Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted2.77% 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 4.42.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Automatic Data Processing has recently increased by 4.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldAutomatic Data Processing pays a meaningful dividend of 2.31%, 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 Media4.3 / 5News Sentiment0.84 News SentimentAutomatic Data Processing has a news sentiment score of 0.84. 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 0.47 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 27 news articles for Automatic Data Processing this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest17 people have searched for ADP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 6% 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 143% 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 Insiders0.15% 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 HeadlinesAutomatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Could Trade At A 17% Premium On Cash FlowOctober 22 at 4:08 PM | finance.yahoo.comAutomatic Data Processing’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to KnowOctober 22 at 7:31 AM | barchart.com“The crisis that’s emerging now is just the tip of the iceberg,” says Dr. Martin D. Weiss, who has made shocking and accurate predictions for 55 yearsDr. Martin D. Weiss, who predicted the Dot-Com collapse and the failures of Fannie Mae, Bear Stearns, and Lehman Brothers, is warning of a developing financial crisis. The New York Times has credited him as among the first to see the dangers ahead, and Forbes dubbed him Mr. Independence. He says this emerging situation could trigger a chain reaction across banks and markets. Watch his free video breakdown and see the five steps he outlines for investors. | Weiss Ratings (Ad)The All-In Hosts Asked If the AI Trade Is Cracking. Here's What Income Investors Should DoOctober 21 at 9:15 AM | 247wallst.comAutomatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) Sets New 12-Month High - Should You Buy?October 21 at 4:01 AM | americanbankingnews.comAutomatic Data Processing (ADP) Expected to Release Quarterly Earnings on WednesdayOctober 21 at 3:26 AM | americanbankingnews.comHas Buying ADP Stock At A High Paid Off?October 21 at 1:08 AM | finance.yahoo.comEconomic buzz: US weekly employment up by 18,500; reports ADPOctober 21 at 1:08 AM | msn.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 increased by 18.2% and is now trading at $304.16. How were Automatic Data Processing's earnings last quarter? Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 29th. The business services provider reported $2.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.59 by $0.05. Automatic Data Processing's quarterly 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 of Directors approved a stock buyback plan 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 repurchase up to 5.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued. Does Automatic Data Processing have any subsidiaries? Automatic Data Processing subsidiaries include 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 investors include Ninety One UK Ltd (0.59%), Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.24%), Vest Financial LLC (0.13%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.12%). 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 Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), NVIDIA (NVDA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Procter & Gamble (PG), Walmart (WMT) and Cisco Systems (CSCO). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/29/2026Record date for 10/1 Dividend9/11/2026Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend9/11/2026Dividend Payable10/01/2026Today10/24/2026Next 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 (5m+) 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 5 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$276.36 High Price Target$340.00 Low Price Target$190.00 Potential Upside/Downside-9.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.17 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$10.94 Trailing P/E Ratio27.80 Forward P/E Ratio24.79 P/E Growth2.79Net 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 / Sales5.49 Cash Flow$15.28 per share Price / Cash Flow19.91 Book Value$15.09 per share Price / Book20.16Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares396,252,000Free Float395,658,000Market Cap$120.52 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.83 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in Fall 2026AI spending is reshaping the market, and the opportunity extends far beyond the biggest chipmakers. 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