Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Automatic Data Processing - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
10

Buy
4

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Automatic Data Processing in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ADP.

Consensus Price Target

$253.50
22.83% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Automatic Data Processing, the average price target is $253.50. The highest price target for ADP is $321.00, while the lowest price target for ADP is $190.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.83% from the current price of $206.38.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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ADP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/6/25 to 5/6/26	1 Month Ago 4/6/25 to 4/6/26	3 Months Ago 2/5/25 to 2/5/26	1 Year Ago 5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$253.50	$284.77	$290.83	$303.55
Forecasted Upside	22.83% Upside	39.36% Upside	24.29% Upside	0.07% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

ADP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ADP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Automatic Data Processing Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Automatic Data Processing	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.19	2.30	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	20.37% Upside	156.93% Upside	14.74% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ADP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/5/2026	Argus 3 of 5 stars	David Coleman Not Rated	Lower Target	Buy	$300.00 ➝ $240.00	+15.27%
4/30/2026	Mizuho 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target		$332.00 ➝ $305.00	+43.43%
4/30/2026	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target		$230.00 ➝ $190.00	-10.65%
4/30/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$300.00 ➝ $270.00	+26.97%
4/30/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$270.00 ➝ $240.00	+12.86%
4/30/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kevin McVeigh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$210.00 ➝ $218.00	+2.86%
4/30/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bryan Keane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$265.00 ➝ $230.00	+8.84%
4/30/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bryan C. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$208.00 ➝ $216.00	+2.22%
4/29/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ramsey El-Assal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$306.00 ➝ $244.00	+15.12%
4/28/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight	$311.00 ➝ $274.00	+37.67%
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4/7/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform	$281.00 ➝ $234.00	+17.49%
3/27/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Kupferberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight	$262.00 ➝ $214.00	+4.64%
3/19/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jacob Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$270.00	+29.63%
1/29/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tien-Tsin Huang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight	$295.00 ➝ $275.00	+11.39%
12/29/2025	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C+)
8/21/2025	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
6/5/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ashish Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform	$315.00	-3.31%
5/21/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bryan Bergin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$298.00 ➝ $321.00	-0.56%
2/3/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ramsey El-Assal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$325.00 ➝ $350.00	+15.51%
8/1/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$250.00 ➝ $267.00	+2.54%

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Should I Buy Automatic Data Processing Stock? ADP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, May 4, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Automatic Data Processing pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Automatic Data Processing
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Automatic Data Processing, Inc.:

The current stock price is around $214, which reflects a recent increase of 1.1%, indicating positive market sentiment.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. reported a strong quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $3.37, surpassing analysts' expectations, which suggests robust financial performance.
The company has demonstrated a year-over-year revenue growth of 7.0%, indicating a solid demand for its services and potential for future profitability.
With a return on equity of 68.82%, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. shows effective management in generating profits from shareholders' equity, which is attractive to investors.
Institutional investors hold a significant 80.03% of the company's stock, reflecting confidence in its long-term growth potential.

Automatic Data Processing
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Automatic Data Processing, Inc. for these reasons:

Analysts have mixed signals, with some firms adjusting their price targets downward, indicating potential volatility in stock performance.
Jefferies has set a price target of $190, which is below the current stock price, suggesting a bearish outlook that could affect investor sentiment.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, while manageable, indicates that it has some level of debt, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Despite recent revenue growth, the competitive landscape in the business services sector may pressure margins and limit future growth opportunities.
Market fluctuations and economic uncertainties could impact Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

ADP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Automatic Data Processing is $253.50, with a high forecast of $321.00 and a low forecast of $190.00.
: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Automatic Data Processing in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ADP shares. 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.
: According to analysts, Automatic Data Processing's stock has a predicted upside of 22.83% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Automatic Data Processing's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Automatic Data Processing has been rated by research analysts at Argus, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Automatic Data Processing less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Automatic Data Processing is 2.19 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how ADP compares to other companies.

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Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Automatic Data Processing - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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ADP Price Targets by Month

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Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Automatic Data Processing - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

ADP Analyst Ratings Over Time

ADP Analyst Recommendations By Month

ADP Price Targets by Month

Automatic Data Processing Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Automatic Data Processing Stock? ADP Pros and Cons Explained

Automatic Data Processing Bull Case

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