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NASDAQ:ADP

Automatic Data Processing Stock Forecast, Price & News

$173.97
-1.30 (-0.74 %)
(As of 11/25/2020 02:22 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$173.47
Now: $173.97▼
$176.50
50-Day Range
$140.96
MA: $158.32▼
$177.05
52-Week Range
$103.11
Now: $173.97▼
$182.32
Volume23,957 shs
Average Volume2.34 million shs
Market Capitalization$74.60 billion
P/E Ratio30.20
Dividend Yield2.12%
Beta0.69
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions worldwide. It operates through two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. Its offerings include payroll, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers benefits package, protection and compliance, talent engagement, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.
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Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™

Analyst Opinion: 2.0Community Rank: 2.3Dividend Strength: 4.2Insider Behavior: 1.7Valuation: 1.9 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -

Overall Beat the Market Rank™

2.40 out of 5 stars


Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Data processing & preparation
Sub-IndustryData Processing & Outsourced Services
SectorBusiness Services
Current SymbolNASDAQ:ADP
Previous Symbol
CUSIP05301510
CIK8670
Webwww.adp.com
Phone973-974-5000
Employees58,000

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.34
Current Ratio1.08
Quick Ratio1.08

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio30.20
Forward P/E Ratio30.85
P/E Growth2.53

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$14.59 billion
Price / Sales5.11
Cash Flow$9.47 per share
Price / Cash Flow18.37
Book Value$13.55 per share
Price / Book12.84

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.92
Net Income$2.47 billion
Net Margins17.07%
Return on Equity46.13%
Return on Assets5.94%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares428,814,000
Market Cap$74.60 billion
Next Earnings Date2/3/2021 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
$173.97
-1.30 (-0.74 %)
(As of 11/25/2020 02:22 PM ET)
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Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) Frequently Asked Questions

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. Since then, ADP shares have increased by 17.6% and is now trading at $174.06.
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Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Automatic Data Processing?

17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Automatic Data Processing in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Automatic Data Processing?

Wall Street analysts have given Automatic Data Processing a "Hold" rating, but there may be better short-term opportunities in the market. Some of MarketBeat's winning trading ideas this year have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new trading ideas, but Automatic Data Processing wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys.
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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, February 3rd 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Automatic Data Processing.

How were Automatic Data Processing's earnings last quarter?

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) released its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 28th. The business services provider reported $1.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.97 by $0.44. The business services provider earned $3.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.29 billion. Automatic Data Processing had a net margin of 17.07% and a return on equity of 46.13%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.34 earnings per share.
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How often does Automatic Data Processing pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 11th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.93 per share on Friday, January 1st. This represents a $3.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.14%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 10th. This is a positive change from Automatic Data Processing's previous quarterly dividend of $0.91.
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How will Automatic Data Processing's stock buyback program work?

Automatic Data Processing announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, November 12th 2019, which allows the company to repurchase $5,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 6.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Automatic Data Processing issued on next quarter's earnings?

Automatic Data Processing updated its FY21 earnings guidance on Wednesday, October, 28th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $5.51-5.74 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $5.00. The company issued revenue guidance of $14.44-14.74 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $14.16 billion.

What price target have analysts set for ADP?

17 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Automatic Data Processing's stock. Their forecasts range from $132.00 to $212.00. On average, they expect Automatic Data Processing's stock price to reach $161.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.5%.
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Are investors shorting Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing saw a drop in short interest during the month of October. As of October 30th, there was short interest totaling 4,540,000 shares, a drop of 16.5% from the October 15th total of 5,440,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,100,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.2 days. Currently, 1.1% of the company's shares are short sold.
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Who are some of Automatic Data Processing's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Automatic Data Processing include Visa (V), Mastercard (MA), Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), Fiserv (FISV), Global Payments (GPN), Paychex (PAYX), FLEETCOR Technologies (FLT), Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR), Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY), The Western Union (WU), WEX (WEX), Genpact (G), Euronet Worldwide (EEFT), CoreLogic (CLGX) and Maximus (MMS).
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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), The Procter & Gamble (PG), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), McDonald's (MCD), Walmart (WMT) and The Home Depot (HD).

Who are Automatic Data Processing's key executives?

Automatic Data Processing's management team includes the following people:
  • Mr. Carlos A. Rodriguez, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 56, Pay $2.34M)
  • Ms. Kathleen A. Winters, Corp. VP & CFO (Age 52, Pay $2.53M)
  • Mr. Donald Weinstein, Corp. VP of Global Product & Technology (Age 51, Pay $912.51k)
  • Ms. Maria Black, Pres of Worldwide Sales & Marketing (Age 46, Pay $906.85k)
  • Mr. John C. Ayala, Pres of Employer Services North America (Age 53, Pay $929.24k)
  • Mr. Brock Albinson, Corp. Controller & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 45)
  • Mr. Vipul Nagrath, Global Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Christian Greyenbuhl, VP of Investor Relation
  • Mr. Michael Anthony Bonarti, Corp. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 55)
  • Mr. Douglas W. Politi, Pres of Compliance Solutions (Age 58)

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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (7.22%), State Street Corp (4.35%), Morgan Stanley (3.16%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.59%), UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. (0.63%) and California Public Employees Retirement System (0.56%). Company insiders that own Automatic Data Processing stock include Brian L Michaud, Brock Albinson, Carlos A Rodriguez, Deborah L Dyson, Dermot J O'brien, Don Mcguire, Donald Weinstein, Douglas W Politi, Jan Siegmund, John Ayala, John P Jones III, Joseph Desilva, Maria Black and Stuart Sackman.
View institutional ownership trends for Automatic Data Processing.

Which institutional investors are selling Automatic Data Processing stock?

ADP stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC, BlackRock Inc., DSM Capital Partners LLC, State Street Corp, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, and State of Michigan Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold Automatic Data Processing company stock in the last year include Brian L Michaud, Carlos A Rodriguez, Deborah L Dyson, Don Mcguire, Donald Weinstein, John Ayala, and Joseph Desilva.
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Which institutional investors are buying Automatic Data Processing stock?

ADP stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Morgan Stanley, Coho Partners Ltd., Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Voloridge Investment Management LLC, Jensen Investment Management Inc., Samlyn Capital LLC, KAMES CAPITAL plc, and AQR Capital Management LLC.
View insider buying and selling activity for Automatic Data Processing.

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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is Automatic Data Processing's stock price today?

One share of ADP stock can currently be purchased for approximately $174.06.

How big of a company is Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing has a market capitalization of $74.64 billion and generates $14.59 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $2.47 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.92 on an earnings per share basis. Automatic Data Processing employs 58,000 workers across the globe.

What is Automatic Data Processing's official website?

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

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 973-974-5000 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 11/25/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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