Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
NASDAQ: ADP · Real-Time Price · USD
217.37
+4.29 (2.01%)
Feb 18, 2026, 3:54 PM EST - Market open
Automatic Data Processing Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 13 analysts that cover Automatic Data Processing stock have a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $290.62, which forecasts a 33.70% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $230 and the highest is $340.
Price Target: $290.62 (+33.70%)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Analyst 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 | Sep '25 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Sell | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel | Stifel | Hold Maintains $280 → $270 | Hold | Maintains | $280 → $270 | +24.21% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $311 → $274 | Hold | Maintains | $311 → $274 | +26.05% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Sell Maintains $295 → $275 | Sell | Maintains | $295 → $275 | +26.51% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Hold Maintains $303 → $265 | Hold | Maintains | $303 → $265 | +21.91% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Stifel | Stifel | Hold Maintains $290 → $280 | Hold | Maintains | $290 → $280 | +28.81% | Jan 29, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
22.02B
from 20.56B
Increased by 7.08%
Revenue Next Year
23.28B
from 22.02B
Increased by 5.73%
EPS This Year
11.08
from 9.98
Increased by 10.98%
EPS Next Year
12.08
from 11.08
Increased by 9.10%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 23.0B | 24.4B | |||
| Avg | 22.0B | 23.3B | |||
| Low | 21.3B | 22.4B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 11.7% | 10.8% | |||
| Avg | 7.1% | 5.7% | |||
| Low | 3.6% | 1.9% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 11.58 | 12.95 | |||
| Avg | 11.08 | 12.08 | |||
| Low | 10.71 | 11.18 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 16.0% | 16.9% | |||
| Avg | 11.0% | 9.1% | |||
| Low | 7.3% | 1.0% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.