Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
NASDAQ: ADP · Real-Time Price · USD
263.67
+0.56 (0.21%)
At close: Sep 25, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
263.68
+0.01 (0.00%)
After-hours: Sep 25, 2026, 7:57 PM EDT

Automatic Data Processing Statistics

Total Valuation

ADP has a market cap or net worth of $104.48 billion. The enterprise value is $105.63 billion.

Market Cap104.48B
Enterprise Value 105.63B

Important Dates

The next estimated earnings date is Wednesday, October 28, 2026, before market open.

Earnings Date Oct 28, 2026
Ex-Dividend Date Sep 11, 2026

Share Statistics

ADP has 396.25 million shares outstanding. The number of shares has decreased by -1.32% in one year.

Current Share Class 396.25M
Shares Outstanding 396.25M
Shares Change (YoY) -1.32%
Shares Change (QoQ) -0.70%
Owned by Insiders (%) 0.10%
Owned by Institutions (%) 91.29%
Float 395.30M

Valuation Ratios

The trailing PE ratio is 24.10 and the forward PE ratio is 21.51.

PE Ratio 24.10
Forward PE 21.51
PS Ratio 4.76
Forward PS 4.50
PB Ratio 17.39
P/TBV Ratio 95.55
P/FCF Ratio 19.92
P/OCF Ratio 19.20
PEG Ratio n/a
Financial Ratio History

Enterprise Valuation

The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is 16.48, with an EV/FCF ratio of 20.14.

EV / Earnings 23.93
EV / Sales 4.81
EV / EBITDA 16.48
EV / EBIT 18.13
EV / FCF 20.14

Financial Position

The company has a current ratio of 1.05, with a Debt / Equity ratio of 0.91.

Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.15
Debt / Equity 0.91
Debt / EBITDA 0.84
Debt / FCF 1.05
Interest Coverage 12.68

Financial Efficiency

Return on equity (ROE) is 72.24% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is 60.49%.

Return on Equity (ROE) 72.24%
Return on Assets (ROA) 6.25%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 60.49%
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) 44.24%
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) 8.70%
Revenue Per Employee $327,573
Profits Per Employee $65,873
Employee Count67,000
Asset Turnover 0.38
Inventory Turnover n/a

Taxes

In the past 12 months, ADP has paid $1.32 billion in taxes.

Income Tax 1.32B
Effective Tax Rate 22.98%

Stock Price Statistics

The stock price has decreased by -9.55% in the last 52 weeks. The beta is 0.83, so ADP's price volatility has been lower than the market average.

Beta (5Y) 0.83
52-Week Price Change -9.55%
50-Day Moving Average 270.14
200-Day Moving Average 238.03
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 39.92
Average Volume (20 Days) 2,152,660

Short Selling Information

The latest short interest is 10.51 million, so 2.65% of the outstanding shares have been sold short.

Short Interest 10.51M
Short Previous Month 10.78M
Short % of Shares Out 2.65%
Short % of Float 2.66%
Short Ratio (days to cover) 5.08

Income Statement

In the last 12 months, ADP had revenue of $21.95 billion and earned $4.41 billion in profits. Earnings per share was $10.94.

Revenue21.95B
Gross Profit 10.68B
Operating Income 5.83B
Pretax Income 5.73B
Net Income 4.41B
EBITDA 6.41B
EBIT 5.83B
Earnings Per Share (EPS) $10.94
Full Income Statement

Balance Sheet

The company has $4.23 billion in cash and $5.51 billion in debt, with a net cash position of -$1.15 billion or -$2.89 per share.

Cash & Cash Equivalents 4.23B
Total Debt 5.51B
Net Cash -1.15B
Net Cash Per Share -$2.89
Equity (Book Value) 6.03B
Book Value Per Share 15.16
Working Capital 2.54B
Full Balance Sheet

Cash Flow

In the last 12 months, operating cash flow was $5.44 billion and capital expenditures -$196.60 million, giving a free cash flow of $5.24 billion.

Operating Cash Flow 5.44B
Capital Expenditures -196.60M
Depreciation & Amortization 585.90M
Net Borrowing -3.68B
Free Cash Flow 5.24B
FCF Per Share $13.24
Full Cash Flow Statement

Margins

Gross margin is 48.65%, with operating and profit margins of 26.54% and 20.11%.

Gross Margin 48.65%
Operating Margin 26.54%
Pretax Margin 26.11%
Profit Margin 20.11%
EBITDA Margin 29.21%
EBIT Margin 26.54%
FCF Margin 23.90%

Dividends & Yields

This stock pays an annual dividend of $6.80, which amounts to a dividend yield of 2.58%.

Dividend Per Share $6.80
Dividend Yield 2.58%
Dividend Growth (YoY) 10.39%
Years of Dividend Growth 51
Payout Ratio 62.16%
FCF Payout Ratio 51.38%
Buyback Yield 1.32%
Shareholder Yield 3.90%
Earnings Yield 4.22%
FCF Yield 5.02%
Dividend Details

Analyst Forecast

The average price target for ADP is $287.60, which is 9.08% higher than the current price. The consensus rating is "Hold".

Price Target $287.60
Price Target Difference 9.08%
Analyst Consensus Hold
Analyst Count 18
Revenue Growth Forecast (3Y) 5.70%
EPS Growth Forecast (3Y) 9.44%
Stock Forecasts

Fair Value

There are several formulas that can be used to estimate the intrinsic value of a stock.

Lynch Fair Value
Lynch Upside
Graham Number
Graham Upside

Stock Splits

The last stock split was on January 4, 1999. It was a forward split with a ratio of 2:1.

Last Split Date Jan 4, 1999
Split Type Forward
Split Ratio 2:1

Scores

ADP has an Altman Z-Score of 2.37 and a Piotroski F-Score of 6. A Z-score under 3 suggests an increased risk of bankruptcy.

Altman Z-Score 2.37
Piotroski F-Score 6