Automatic Data Processing Stock Forecast, Price & News

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Automatic Data Processing a buy right now?

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Automatic Data Processing in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Automatic Data Processing stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ADP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Automatic Data Processing's stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Automatic Data Processing's stock was trading at $148.01 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, ADP shares have increased by 55.1% and is now trading at $229.62.
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Are investors shorting Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing saw a increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 29th, there was short interest totaling 4,400,000 shares, an increase of 15.8% from the October 14th total of 3,800,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,410,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.1 days. Approximately 1.1% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Automatic Data Processing's next earnings date?

Automatic Data Processing is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, January 26th 2022.
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How were Automatic Data Processing's earnings last quarter?

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 26th. The business services provider reported $1.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.16. The business services provider earned $3.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.75 billion. Automatic Data Processing had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 47.31% and a net margin of 17.55%. The company's revenue was up 9.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.41 EPS.
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How often does Automatic Data Processing pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 10th will be given a dividend of $1.04 per share on Saturday, January 1st. This represents a $4.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.81%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 9th. This is a boost from Automatic Data Processing's previous quarterly dividend of $0.93.
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Is Automatic Data Processing a good dividend stock?

Automatic Data Processing pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.59%. Automatic Data Processing has been increasing its dividend for 47 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 58.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Automatic Data Processing will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.93% next year. This indicates that Automatic Data Processing will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Automatic Data Processing issued on next quarter's earnings?

Automatic Data Processing updated its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $6.680-$6.800 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $6.630. The company issued revenue guidance of $16.06 billion-$16.21 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $16.02 billion.

What price target have analysts set for ADP?

12 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Automatic Data Processing's stock. Their forecasts range from $143.00 to $250.00. On average, they anticipate Automatic Data Processing's stock price to reach $223.42 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.7%.
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Who are Automatic Data Processing's key executives?

Automatic Data Processing's management team includes the following people:

• Carlos A. Rodriguez, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Don McGuire, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President
• Donald Weinstein, Vice President-Global Product & Technology
• Michael C. Eberhard, Treasurer & Vice President
• David Kwon, Chief Legal Officer, VP & General Counsel

What is Carlos A. Rodriguez's approval rating as Automatic Data Processing's CEO?

5,336 employees have rated Automatic Data Processing CEO Carlos A. Rodriguez on Glassdoor.com. Carlos A. Rodriguez has an approval rating of 90% among Automatic Data Processing's employees.

Who are some of Automatic Data Processing's key competitors?

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What other stocks do shareholders of Automatic Data Processing own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Automatic Data Processing investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ), Procter & Gamble (PG), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), McDonald's (MCD), Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD).

What is Automatic Data Processing's stock symbol?

Automatic Data Processing trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ADP."

Who are Automatic Data Processing's major shareholders?

Automatic Data Processing's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (7.40%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.91%), Morgan Stanley (2.87%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (2.27%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.91%) and Fundsmith LLP (1.68%). Company insiders that own Automatic Data Processing stock include Alexander Quevedo, Brian L Michaud, Brock Albinson, Carlos A Rodriguez, Deborah L Dyson, Deborah L Dyson, Don Mcguire, Donald Weinstein, John Ayala, Joseph Desilva, Sreenivasa Kutam and Stuart Sackman.
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Which major investors are selling Automatic Data Processing stock?

ADP stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wellington Management Group LLP, Morgan Stanley, American International Group Inc., Alliancebernstein L.P., Coho Partners Ltd., Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Roffman Miller Associates Inc. PA, and Johnson Investment Counsel Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Automatic Data Processing company stock in the last year include Alexander Quevedo, Brock Albinson, Deborah L Dyson, Joseph Desilva, Sreenivasa Kutam, and Stuart Sackman.
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Which major investors are buying Automatic Data Processing stock?

ADP stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nordea Investment Management AB, BlackRock Inc., Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Two Sigma Advisers LP, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Natixis, and Deutsche Bank AG.
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How do I buy shares of Automatic Data Processing?

Shares of ADP can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Automatic Data Processing's stock price today?

One share of ADP stock can currently be purchased for approximately $229.62.

How much money does Automatic Data Processing make?

Automatic Data Processing has a market capitalization of $96.76 billion and generates $15.01 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $2.60 billion in net income (profit) each year or $6.32 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Automatic Data Processing have?

Automatic Data Processing employs 56,000 workers across the globe.

Does Automatic Data Processing have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Automatic Data Processing: ADP Atlantic, ADP Benefits Services KY, ADP Brasil Ltda, ADP Broker-Dealer Inc, ADP Canada Co., ADP Employer Services GmbH, ADP Europe SAS, ADP France SAS, ADP GSI France SAS, ADP GlobalView B.V., ADP Indemnity, ADP International Services BV, ADP LLC, ADP MasterTax, ADP Pacific, ADP Payroll Services, ADP Private Limited, ADP Screening and Selection Services, ADP Tax Services, ADP Technology Services, ADP TotalSource CO XXI, ADP TotalSource CO XXII, ADP TotalSource FL XVI, ADP TotalSource FL XXIX, ADP TotalSource Group, ADP TotalSource I, ADP TotalSource of CO XXIII, Automatic Data Processing Insurance Agency, Automatic Data Processing Limited, Automatic Data Processing Limited (UK), Celergo, Global Cash Card, Ma Foi Consulting Solutions Ltd., Payroll S.A., PhyLogic Healthcare, SHPS Inc., The Marcus Buckingham Company, The RightThing, Wallace, and Work Market.

When was Automatic Data Processing founded?

Automatic Data Processing was founded in 1949.

What is Automatic Data Processing's official website?

The official website for Automatic Data Processing is www.adp.com.

Where are Automatic Data Processing's headquarters?

Automatic Data Processing is headquartered at ONE ADP BOULVARD, ROSELAND NJ, 07068.

How can I contact Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing's mailing address is ONE ADP BOULVARD, ROSELAND NJ, 07068. The business services provider can be reached via phone at (833) 800-0380, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 973-974-5390.