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5 Dividend Kings Stocks to Load Up on Now
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Palantir Technologies: Bearish Sentiment, Bullish Chart Signals
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Is DraftKings A Good Bet Ahead of Q1 Earnings?
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DOW   39,760.08
QQQ   444.83
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5 Dividend Kings Stocks to Load Up on Now
Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
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Is DraftKings A Good Bet Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$248.33
+3.26 (+1.33%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$246.88
$249.43
50-Day Range
$235.39
$255.87
52-Week Range
$201.46
$256.84
Volume
1.15 million shs
Average Volume
1.91 million shs
Market Capitalization
$102.01 billion
P/E Ratio
28.91
Dividend Yield
2.26%
Price Target
$253.08

Automatic Data Processing MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.9% Upside
$253.08 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.27% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.22
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.89mentions of Automatic Data Processing in the last 14 days
Based on 16 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$4.09 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
9.52%
From $9.14 to $10.01 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.92 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

8th out of 299 stocks

Data Processing & Preparation Industry

1st out of 59 stocks

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About Automatic Data Processing Stock (NASDAQ:ADP)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. Its offerings include payroll services, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services, as well as integrated HCM solutions. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solution to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers employee benefits, protection and compliance, talent engagement, expertise, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/1 Dividend
12/07/2023
Dividend Payable
1/01/2024
Last Earnings
1/31/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend
3/07/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Dividend Payable
4/01/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/24/2024
Fiscal Year End
6/30/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Data processing & preparation
Sub-Industry
Data Processing & Outsourced Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ADP
CUSIP
05301510
CIK
8670
Employees
63,000
Year Founded
1949

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$253.08
High Stock Price Target
$280.00
Low Stock Price Target
$213.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+1.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
10 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$3.41 billion
Pretax Margin
24.78%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$18.01 billion
Cash Flow
$12.27 per share
Book Value
$8.49 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
409,723,000
Market Cap
$102.01 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.78

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Should I Buy Automatic Data Processing Stock? ADP Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Automatic Data Processing was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:44 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Automatic Data Processing, Inc.:

  • Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions, offering a wide range of services including payroll, benefits administration, talent management, and compliance services. This diversified portfolio can attract investors looking for exposure to the HR outsourcing industry.
  • The company operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO), providing a comprehensive suite of HR solutions to businesses worldwide. This dual-segment structure can contribute to stable revenue streams and potential growth opportunities.
  • Recent insider trading activities show that company executives have been selling shares at higher prices, indicating confidence in the company's performance and future prospects. This can be a positive signal for investors considering the stock.
  • Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has a strong financial position with consistent revenue growth and profitability. This financial stability can provide a sense of security to investors seeking long-term investments in a reliable company.
  • Considering the recent increase in institutional investments in the company, with notable funds like Creative Planning expanding their stake, it suggests growing confidence from professional investors in the company's potential for future growth and returns.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Automatic Data Processing, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock price of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has experienced significant fluctuations in recent periods, potentially indicating volatility in the market. Investors seeking stable returns may find this level of volatility concerning.

ADP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Automatic Data Processing stock right now?

10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Automatic Data Processing in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" ADP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ADP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Automatic Data Processing's stock price target for 2024?

10 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Automatic Data Processing's stock. Their ADP share price targets range from $213.00 to $280.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $253.08 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have ADP shares performed in 2024?

Automatic Data Processing's stock was trading at $232.97 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ADP shares have increased by 6.6% and is now trading at $248.33.
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Are investors shorting Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,190,000 shares, an increase of 12.8% from the February 29th total of 4,600,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,860,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.8 days. Currently, 1.3% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is Automatic Data Processing's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 24th 2024.
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How were Automatic Data Processing's earnings last quarter?

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January, 31st. The business services provider reported $2.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.10 by $0.03. The business services provider had revenue of $4.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.65 billion. Automatic Data Processing had a net margin of 19.14% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 95.22%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.96 EPS.
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How often does Automatic Data Processing pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 10th. Investors of record on Friday, March 8th will be paid a dividend of $1.40 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $5.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.26%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th.
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Is Automatic Data Processing a good dividend stock?

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) pays an annual dividend of $5.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.29%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 48 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 65.19%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ADP will have a dividend payout ratio of 55.94% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Automatic Data Processing issued on next quarter's earnings?

Automatic Data Processing updated its FY24 earnings guidance on Wednesday, January, 31st. The company provided EPS guidance of $9.05-9.22 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $9.12. The company issued revenue guidance of $19.09-19.27 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $19.14 billion.

What is Carlos A. Rodriguez's approval rating as Automatic Data Processing's CEO?

5,336 employees have rated Automatic Data Processing Chief Executive Officer Carlos A. Rodriguez on Glassdoor.com. Carlos A. Rodriguez has an approval rating of 90% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Automatic Data Processing own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Automatic Data Processing investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ), Procter & Gamble (PG), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), McDonald's (MCD), Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD).

Who are Automatic Data Processing's major shareholders?

Automatic Data Processing's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.64%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.64%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.10%), Northern Trust Corp (1.38%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.34%) and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (0.91%). Insiders that own company stock include Alexander Quevedo, Augusto J Blanchard, Carlos A Rodriguez, Christopher D'ambrosio, David Kwon, Deborah L Dyson, Deborah L Dyson, Don Mcguire, Donald Weinstein, James T Sperduto, John Ayala, Joseph Desilva, Laura G Brown, Maria Black, Michael A Bonarti, Sreenivasa Kutam and Stuart Sackman.
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How do I buy shares of Automatic Data Processing?

Shares of ADP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Automatic Data Processing have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Automatic Data Processing: ADP Atlantic, ADP Benefits Services KY, ADP Brasil Ltda, ADP Broker-Dealer Inc, ADP Canada Co., ADP Employer Services GmbH, ADP Europe SAS, ADP France SAS, ADP GSI France SAS, ADP GlobalView B.V., ADP Indemnity, ADP International Services BV, ADP LLC, ADP MasterTax, ADP Pacific, ADP Payroll Services, ADP Private Limited, ADP Screening and Selection Services, ADP Tax Services, ADP Technology Services, ADP TotalSource CO XXI, ADP TotalSource CO XXII, ADP TotalSource FL XVI, ADP TotalSource FL XXIX, ADP TotalSource Group, ADP TotalSource I, ADP TotalSource of CO XXIII, Automatic Data Processing Insurance Agency, Automatic Data Processing Limited, Automatic Data Processing Limited (UK), Celergo, Global Cash Card, Ma Foi Consulting Solutions Ltd., Payroll S.A., PhyLogic Healthcare, SHPS Inc., The Marcus Buckingham Company, The RightThing, Wallace, and Work Market.
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This page (NASDAQ:ADP) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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