Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
NASDAQ: ADP · Real-Time Price · USD
272.21
-1.30 (-0.48%)
Aug 7, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT - Market open
Automatic Data Processing Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 18 analysts polled by S&P Global, Automatic Data Processing stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $286.67. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 5.31% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $225 (-17.34%) and the highest is $322 (+18.29%).
Price Target: $286.67 (+5.31%)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Automatic Data Processing stock is "Hold". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform similarly to the overall market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Cantor Fitzgerald | Buy Maintains $310 | Buy | Maintains | $310 | +13.88% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Stifel Nicolaus | Hold Maintains $285 | Hold | Maintains | $285 | +4.70% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Sell Reiterates $275 → $280 | Sell | Reiterates | $275 → $280 | +2.86% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Robert W. Baird | Hold Maintains $270 → $305 | Hold | Maintains | $270 → $305 | +12.05% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Hold Reiterates $248 → $305 | Hold | Reiterates | $248 → $305 | +12.05% | Jul 30, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
23.22B
from 21.95B
Increased by 5.82%
Revenue Next Year
24.56B
from 23.22B
Increased by 5.73%
EPS This Year
12.26
from 11.12
Increased by 10.27%
EPS Next Year
13.40
from 12.26
Increased by 9.28%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.