Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) is a leading global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to streamline payroll, talent management, benefits administration, and workforce analytics. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, ADP has grown from a regional payroll processor into a diversified technology company serving organizations of all sizes. The company’s early adoption of computerized payroll processing set the stage for decades of innovation in automating complex administrative tasks for employers.

ADP’s core offerings include payroll processing, time and attendance tracking, talent acquisition and development tools, benefits management, and retirement services. Its cloud-based platforms enable businesses to manage the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to performance reviews and offboarding—through a unified interface. The company also provides specialized services such as global compliance support, tax filing, and data-driven insights that help clients navigate evolving regulations and workforce trends.

Serving more than 930,000 clients across over 140 countries, ADP maintains a strong presence in North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company’s extensive global network of data centers and customer service teams ensures that multinational organizations can rely on consistent support and localized expertise. Through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, ADP has expanded its capabilities in areas such as workforce scheduling, human capital analytics, and employee self-service tools, further solidifying its position in the HCM market.

Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Carlos M. Rodriguez, ADP continues to invest in research and development, focusing on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mobile applications to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. The company’s commitment to innovation is matched by its emphasis on data security and compliance, reflecting its role as a trusted partner for businesses navigating the complexities of workforce management in an ever-changing economic landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $300.79 to $308.75
• 50-Day Range: $291.76 to $326.81
• 52-Week Range: $231.27 to $329.93
• Volume: 1.33 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.70 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $123.83 billion
• P/E Ratio: 31.22
• Dividend Yield: 2.02%
• Price Target: $307.08
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Automatic Data Processing Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Automatic Data Processing scored higher than 97% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 28th out of 668 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 Opinion

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Automatic Data Processing has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.17, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Automatic Data Processing has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.96%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Automatic Data Processing are expected to grow by 8.96% in the coming year, from $9.93 to $10.82 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 31.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.42.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 31.22, 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 35.99.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Automatic Data Processing has a PEG Ratio of 2.88. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Automatic Data Processing has a P/B Ratio of 27.46. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.22% of the float of Automatic Data Processing has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Automatic Data Processing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Automatic Data Processing has recently decreased by 3.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Automatic Data Processing pays a meaningful dividend of 1.99%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Automatic Data Processing has been increasing its dividend for 49 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 63.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Automatic Data Processing will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.93% next year. This indicates that Automatic Data Processing will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.22

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.22% of the float of Automatic Data Processing has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Automatic Data Processing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Automatic Data Processing has recently decreased by 3.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.05

News Sentiment

Automatic Data Processing has a news sentiment score of 1.05. 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 0.82 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 49 news articles for Automatic Data Processing this week, compared to 27 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

24 people have searched for ADP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 140% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 4 people have added Automatic Data Processing to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In 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 $140,121.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.21% of the stock of Automatic Data Processing is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

80.03% 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.

ADP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ADP shares performed this year?

Automatic Data Processing's stock was trading at $292.73 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, ADP stock has increased by 4.2% and is now trading at $305.05.
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How were Automatic Data Processing's earnings last quarter?

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The business services provider reported $3.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.97 by $0.09. Automatic Data Processing's revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis.
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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?

Top institutional investors of Automatic Data Processing include Rowlandmiller & PARTNERS.ADV (0.01%), Jacobs & Co. CA (0.01%), Park National Corp OH (0.01%) and InvesTrust. Insiders that own company stock include Michael A Bonarti, Maria Black, Don Mcguire, Carlos A Rodriguez, Donald Weinstein, Sreenivasa Kutam, John Ayala, Joseph Desilva, Brian L Michaud, David Kwon, James T Sperduto, Christopher D'ambrosio, David Foskett, Laura G Brown, Augusto J Blanchard and Jonathan S Lehberger.
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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 Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 7/1 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/01/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Data Processing & Outsourced Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ADP
• CIK: 8670
• Web: www.adp.com
• Phone: (973) 974-5000
• Fax: 973-974-5390
• Employees: 64,000
• Year Founded: 1949

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $307.08
• High Stock Price Target: $350.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $267.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +0.7%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.17
• Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $9.77
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.22
• Forward P/E Ratio: 30.72
• P/E Growth: 2.88
• Net Income: $3.75 billion
• Net Margins: 19.79%
• Pretax Margin: 25.78%
• Return on Equity: 77.33%
• Return on Assets: 7.18%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.51
• Current Ratio: 1.02
• Quick Ratio: 1.02

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $19.20 billion
• Price / Sales: 6.45
• Cash Flow: $12.91 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 23.63
• Book Value: $11.11 per share
• Price / Book: 27.46

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 405,920,000
• Free Float: 405,071,000
• Market Cap: $123.83 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.76