Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) will likely be announcing its Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29th. Analysts expect Automatic Data Processing to announce earnings of $2.59 per share and revenue of $5.4372 billion for the quarter. Automatic Data Processing has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.010-11.110 EPS. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The business services provider reported $3.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.30 by $0.07. Automatic Data Processing had a return on equity of 68.82% and a net margin of 20.12%.The firm had revenue of $5.94 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.85 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $3.06 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Automatic Data Processing to post $11 EPS for the current fiscal year and $12 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Automatic Data Processing Stock Performance

ADP stock opened at $254.98 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $101.92 billion, a PE ratio of 23.79 and a beta of 0.83. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $232.26 and a 200-day moving average price of $224.24. Automatic Data Processing has a 1-year low of $188.16 and a 1-year high of $315.98.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently commented on ADP shares. Stifel Nicolaus raised their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $311.00 to $274.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $216.00 to $223.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Argus cut their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $300.00 to $240.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $265.00 to $230.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $256.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Automatic Data Processing

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ADP. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Automatic Data Processing in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc bought a new position in Automatic Data Processing in the fourth quarter worth approximately $33,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC bought a new position in Automatic Data Processing in the fourth quarter worth approximately $36,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new position in Automatic Data Processing in the third quarter worth approximately $43,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Automatic Data Processing in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Institutional investors own 80.03% of the company’s stock.

About Automatic Data Processing

Automatic Data Processing, Inc (ADP) is a global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) and payroll solutions. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, ADP began as a payroll processing company and has evolved into a diversified provider of workforce management, HR, benefits administration, tax and compliance services, and analytics for employers of all sizes.

ADP’s product portfolio includes payroll processing and tax filing, time and attendance systems, benefits administration, talent management, and HR outsourcing.