Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Expected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) is expected to be releasing 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. Investors are encouraged to explore 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 released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The business services provider reported $3.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.30 by $0.07. Automatic Data Processing had a net margin of 20.12% and a return on equity of 68.82%. The business had revenue of $5.94 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.85 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $3.06 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly 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 Price Performance

ADP stock opened at $250.09 on Monday. Automatic Data Processing has a 52-week low of $188.16 and a 52-week high of $315.98. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $231.61 and its 200-day simple moving average is $224.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 1.04. The firm has a market capitalization of $99.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.33 and a beta of 0.83.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 92.1% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 10,026 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $2,935,000 after buying an additional 4,808 shares during the period. Bison Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 22.8% during the fourth quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 3,664 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,073,000 after acquiring an additional 681 shares in the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its position in Automatic Data Processing by 21.8% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 1,259 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $388,000 after purchasing an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Automatic Data Processing during the second quarter valued at $108,000. Finally, Diversify Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in Automatic Data Processing by 17.5% in the second quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 5,477 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,641,000 after purchasing an additional 815 shares in the last quarter. 80.03% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have weighed in on ADP shares. Mizuho lowered their price objective on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $332.00 to $305.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Argus reduced their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $300.00 to $240.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. TD Cowen raised their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $216.00 to $223.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $244.00 to $295.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $256.00.

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.