Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
NASDAQ: ADP · Real-Time Price · USD
199.17
+1.94 (0.98%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
199.17
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 4:03 PM EDT

Automatic Data Processing Statistics

Total Valuation

ADP has a market cap or net worth of $80.21 billion. The enterprise value is $82.18 billion.

Market Cap 80.21B
Enterprise Value 82.18B

Important Dates

The next confirmed earnings date is Wednesday, April 29, 2026, before market open.

Earnings Date Apr 29, 2026
Ex-Dividend Date Jun 12, 2026

Share Statistics

ADP has 402.64 million shares outstanding. The number of shares has decreased by -0.74% in one year.

Current Share Class 402.64M
Shares Outstanding 402.64M
Shares Change (YoY) -0.74%
Shares Change (QoQ) -0.44%
Owned by Insiders (%) 0.08%
Owned by Institutions (%) 83.83%
Float 401.75M

Valuation Ratios

The trailing PE ratio is 18.94 and the forward PE ratio is 17.14.

PE Ratio 18.94
Forward PE 17.14
PS Ratio 3.78
Forward PS 3.54
PB Ratio 12.43
P/TBV Ratio 54.28
P/FCF Ratio 17.43
P/OCF Ratio 16.90
PEG Ratio n/a
Financial Ratio History

Enterprise Valuation

The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is 13.28, with an EV/FCF ratio of 17.88.

EV / Earnings 19.40
EV / Sales 3.87
EV / EBITDA 13.28
EV / EBIT 14.67
EV / FCF 17.88

Financial Position

The company has a current ratio of 1.03, with a Debt / Equity ratio of 0.70.

Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.08
Debt / Equity 0.70
Debt / EBITDA 0.71
Debt / FCF 0.97
Interest Coverage 12.51

Financial Efficiency

Return on equity (ROE) is 73.84% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is 50.74%.

Return on Equity (ROE) 73.84%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.71%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 50.74%
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) 44.84%
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) 8.89%
Revenue Per Employee $316,631
Profits Per Employee $63,213
Employee Count 67,000
Asset Turnover 0.29
Inventory Turnover n/a

Taxes

In the past 12 months, ADP has paid $1.27 billion in taxes.

Income Tax 1.27B
Effective Tax Rate 23.04%

Stock Price Statistics

The stock price has decreased by -31.71% in the last 52 weeks. The beta is 0.86, so ADP's price volatility has been lower than the market average.

Beta (5Y) 0.86
52-Week Price Change -31.71%
50-Day Moving Average 206.98
200-Day Moving Average 258.08
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 45.04
Average Volume (20 Days) 2,883,359

Short Selling Information

The latest short interest is 14.02 million, so 3.48% of the outstanding shares have been sold short.

Short Interest 14.02M
Short Previous Month 14.03M
Short % of Shares Out 3.48%
Short % of Float 3.49%
Short Ratio (days to cover) 3.46

Income Statement

In the last 12 months, ADP had revenue of $21.21 billion and earned $4.24 billion in profits. Earnings per share was $10.41.

Revenue 21.21B
Gross Profit 10.26B
Operating Income 5.60B
Pretax Income 5.50B
Net Income 4.24B
EBITDA 6.19B
EBIT 5.60B
Earnings Per Share (EPS) $10.41
Full Income Statement

Balance Sheet

The company has $2.42 billion in cash and $4.48 billion in debt, giving a net cash position of -$2.05 billion or -$5.10 per share.

Cash & Cash Equivalents 2.42B
Total Debt 4.48B
Net Cash -2.05B
Net Cash Per Share -$5.10
Equity (Book Value) 6.39B
Book Value Per Share 15.86
Working Capital 2.33B
Full Balance Sheet

Cash Flow

In the last 12 months, operating cash flow was $4.74 billion and capital expenditures -$143.70 million, giving a free cash flow of $4.60 billion.

Operating Cash Flow 4.74B
Capital Expenditures -143.70M
Depreciation & Amortization 585.00M
Net Borrowing 21.70M
Free Cash Flow 4.60B
FCF Per Share $11.42
Full Cash Flow Statement

Margins

Gross margin is 48.35%, with operating and profit margins of 26.41% and 19.96%.

Gross Margin 48.35%
Operating Margin 26.41%
Pretax Margin 25.94%
Profit Margin 19.96%
EBITDA Margin 29.17%
EBIT Margin 26.41%
FCF Margin 21.67%

Dividends & Yields

This stock pays an annual dividend of $6.80, which amounts to a dividend yield of 3.42%.

Dividend Per Share $6.80
Dividend Yield 3.42%
Dividend Growth (YoY) 10.30%
Years of Dividend Growth 51
Payout Ratio 63.78%
Buyback Yield 0.74%
Shareholder Yield 4.16%
Earnings Yield 5.29%
FCF Yield 5.74%
Dividend Details

Analyst Forecast

The average price target for ADP is $275.57, which is 38.34% higher than the current price. The consensus rating is "Hold".

Price Target $275.57
Price Target Difference 38.34%
Analyst Consensus Hold
Analyst Count 14
Revenue Growth Forecast (5Y) 5.77%
EPS Growth Forecast (5Y) 7.61%
Stock Forecasts

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 1.85 and a Piotroski F-Score of 6. A Z-score under 3 suggests an increased risk of bankruptcy.

Altman Z-Score 1.85
Piotroski F-Score 6