Automatic Data Processing (ADP) to Release Earnings on Wednesday

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) is projected to post its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, April 29th. Analysts expect Automatic Data Processing to post earnings of $3.30 per share and revenue of $5.8533 billion for the quarter. Automatic Data Processing has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.091-11.011 EPS. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The business services provider reported $2.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.57 by $0.05. Automatic Data Processing had a net margin of 19.96% and a return on equity of 68.44%. The firm had revenue of $5.36 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.34 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.35 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. 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 opened at $196.53 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $207.37 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $240.22. Automatic Data Processing has a 1-year low of $188.16 and a 1-year high of $329.93. The company has a market cap of $79.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.90 and a beta of 0.85.

Automatic Data Processing declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback program on Wednesday, January 14th that allows the company to buyback $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the business services provider to reacquire up to 5.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Automatic Data Processing Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 12th will be issued a dividend of $1.70 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 12th. This represents a $6.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. Automatic Data Processing’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.38%.

Insider Activity

In other news, VP David Foskett sold 266 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $237.00, for a total value of $63,042.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 10,954 shares in the company, valued at $2,596,098. This represents a 2.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, VP Brian L. Michaud sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $234.18, for a total transaction of $234,180.00. Following the sale, the vice president owned 15,310 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,585,295.80. This trade represents a 6.13% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 1,809 shares of company stock worth $410,410 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Automatic Data Processing

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ADP. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Automatic Data Processing during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new stake in Automatic Data Processing during the fourth quarter worth about $33,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in Automatic Data Processing during the fourth quarter worth about $36,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Automatic Data Processing during the fourth quarter worth about $41,000. Finally, Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in Automatic Data Processing during the fourth quarter worth about $43,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.03% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Citigroup lowered their price objective on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $303.00 to $265.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 29th. UBS Group lowered their price objective on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $220.00 to $210.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 13th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Automatic Data Processing in a report on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $262.00 to $214.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $295.00 to $275.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Automatic Data Processing currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $273.85.

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.