Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

296.01
USD
-2.77
(-0.93%)
10.94EPS
20.42P/E
89.09BMarket Cap
Jan 27Next Earn
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
2026 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
21.35
23.15
25.53
27.63
30.13
32.44
33.87
35.2
39.39
43.54
46.77
50.51
54.55
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
3.17
3.07
3.27
3.99
4.28
5.27
5.73
6.1
7.04
8.25
9.14
10.02
10.97
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
3.5
3.8
3.68
4.23
5.11
5.25
5.99
6.49
6.5
9.29
9.26
11.2
12.36
- -
Dividend per Share
1.84
1.96
2.06
2.22
2.41
2.97
3.41
3.7
3.96
4.6
5.32
5.89
6.53
5
Book Value per Share
13.89
10.31
9.83
8.94
10.79
12.44
13.38
13.38
7.75
8.52
11.14
15.27
15.16
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
8.95
5.39
4.97
3.63
3.66
4.62
5.18
5.01
-0.98
-0.42
2.1
3.24
2.75
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
479
473
457
448
441
435
431
426
419
414
411
407
402
400
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
10,226
10,939
11,668
12,372
13,274
14,110
14,590
15,005
16,498
18,012
19,203
20,561
21,947
- -
Operating Margin (%)
17.75
18.41
18.77
19.02
19.27
21.43
21.53
22.16
23.05
25.02
25.76
26.32
26.33
- -
Depreciation Expense
267
278
289
316
378
409
480
511
515
549
562
582
586
- -
Net Income, GAAP
1,516
1,453
1,493
1,788
1,885
2,293
2,467
2,599
2,949
3,412
3,752
4,080
4,414
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
33.88
33.52
33.17
31.68
17.42
23.72
22.5
22.69
22.48
23.11
22.99
23.17
22.98
- -
Profit Margin (%)
14.82
13.28
12.79
14.45
14.2
16.25
16.91
17.32
17.87
18.94
19.54
19.84
20.11
- -
Working Capital
3,325
1,696
3,653
2,843
1,411
1,715
1,438
2,647
-354
-597
463
1,974
2,536
- -
LT Debt
12
9
2,008
2,002
2,002
2,002
1,347
3,328
3,358
3,339
3,320
4,296
5,271
- -
Total Equity
6,670
4,809
4,482
3,977
4,736
5,400
5,752
5,670
3,225
3,509
4,548
6,188
6,031
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
15.71
19.64
26.44
28.07
33.24
31.97
30.76
30.06
37.4
50.77
50.43
35.52
33.49
- -
Return on Capital (%)
19.86
21.31
27.06
29.55
30.98
33.22
32.34
30.89
38.27
52.76
53.01
37.69
35.9
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
23.58
25.31
32.13
42.27
43.27
45.24
44.23
45.5
66.3
101.33
93.14
76
72.24
- -

Capital Structure

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'26
Jun'26
Sep'27
ST Debt
- -
- -
- -
LT Borrowings
3,977
4,964
- -
LT Finance Leases
318
307
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
401
398
396
Market Capitalization
81,394
89,087
102,089

Working Capital

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'26
Jun'26
Sep'27
Total Current Assets
54,234
52,561
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
3,228
4,230
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
3,569
3,521
- -
Inventories
- -
- -
- -
Total Current Liabilities
52,020
50,025
- -
Payables & Accruals
4,976
5,203
- -
ST Debt
- -
- -
- -
Deferred Revenue
269
268
- -

Growth Rates

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
5.57%
5.76%
-2.53%
Free Cash Flow
12.08%
13.51%
9.02%
Net Income, GAAP
11.58%
11.21%
8.18%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6.54%
7.91%
6.74%
Total Cash Common Dividend
10.89%
10.82%
9.48%

Quarterly Revenue

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
4,833
5,048
5,553
5,127
20,561
2026
5,175
5,359
5,939
5,474
21,947
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
2.34
2.36
3.07
2.24
10.02
2026
2.5
2.63
3.39
2.45
10.97
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
1.4
1.4
1.54
1.54
5.89
2026
1.55
1.56
1.71
1.71
6.53
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
Maria Black
Full Time Employees
67,000
Sector
Technology services
Industry
Packaged software
Address
One ADP Boulevard Roseland NJ United States 07068
IPO Date
Sep 1, 1961
Website
adp.com
Business
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) provides comprehensive cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions worldwide. Its core offerings include payroll services; HR management software; talent management; workforce management; time and attendance tracking; compliance and risk management services; and benefits administration. Key products encompass RUN Powered by ADP for small business payroll and HR, ADP Workforce Now for mid-sized and large businesses, and ADP Lyric HCM which integrates HR, payroll, workforce management, talent, and data analytics. The company also operates a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) segment under the ADP TotalSource brand, delivering HR outsourcing, employee benefits, risk management, and recruitment process outsourcing through a co-employment model. ADP serves over 1,000,000 clients across more than 140 countries and has a significant presence in the United States, where it was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey. Recent strategic developments include ADP's acquisition of Pequity in 2025, which expands ADP’s compensation management software capabilities for mid-size, enterprise, and multinational clients by adding AI-enhanced insights, budgeting, scenario planning, and flexible configuration tools. In 2024, ADP acquired WorkForce Software to strengthen its global HCM platform with advanced workforce management and labor compliance automation, targeting employers with over 150 employees. These acquisitions align with ADP's ongoing strategy to integrate automation and AI-driven features, exemplified by the recognized advancement of ADP Workforce Now and ADP Assist, which enhance client capabilities in payroll, compliance, talent management, and analytics. The company also continues to focus on geographic and market expansion through strategic partnerships and service enhancements. ADP operates primarily in the technology sector under the application software industry, employing approximately 67,000 individuals globally. Its solutions target a broad customer base ranging from small businesses to large enterprises, with a strong foothold in payroll and HR software markets. The company emphasizes innovation in AI and automation to maintain competitive leadership while supporting complex global HR and payroll demands. Maria Black serves as CEO, guiding ADP’s forward-looking growth and technology-driven transformation efforts.

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