Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
NASDAQ: ADP · Real-Time Price · USD
255.27
-1.30 (-0.50%)
At close: Jul 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
255.33
+0.07 (0.03%)
After-hours: Jul 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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 $252.8. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 0.97% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $190 (-25.57%) and the highest is $305 (+19.48%).
Price Target: $252.8 (-0.97%)
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 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Buy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Reiterates $214 → $248 | Hold | Reiterates | $214 → $248 | -2.85% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Stifel Nicolaus | Hold Reiterates $240 → $260 | Hold | Reiterates | $240 → $260 | +1.85% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Hold Maintains $216 → $223 | Hold | Maintains | $216 → $223 | -12.64% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| UBS | UBS | Hold Maintains $218 → $228 | Hold | Maintains | $218 → $228 | -10.68% | May 22, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $240 | Hold | Maintains | $240 | -5.98% | May 8, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
21.83B
from 20.56B
Increased by 6.16%
Revenue Next Year
23.11B
from 21.83B
Increased by 5.87%
EPS This Year
11.07
from 10.01
Increased by 10.64%
EPS Next Year
12.20
from 11.07
Increased by 10.13%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.