Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) Shares Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Posted by Max Byerly on May 12th, 2026

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP). In a filing disclosed on May 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Automatic Data Processing stock on April 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Revvity (NYSE:RVTY) on 5/1/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 5/1/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 5/1/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) on 5/1/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) on 5/1/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Wayfair (NYSE:W) on 5/1/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 5/1/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 5/1/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) on 5/1/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) on 5/1/2026.

Automatic Data Processing Stock Up 1.3%

ADP stock traded up $2.73 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $214.40. The company had a trading volume of 1,474,774 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,369,989. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.04. The company has a market capitalization of $85.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.03 and a beta of 0.83. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $206.64 and a 200 day simple moving average of $235.48. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $188.16 and a fifty-two week high of $329.93.

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The business services provider reported $3.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.30 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $5.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.85 billion. Automatic Data Processing had a return on equity of 68.82% and a net margin of 20.12%.Automatic Data Processing’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.06 EPS. Automatic Data Processing has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.010-11.110 EPS. Analysts forecast that Automatic Data Processing, Inc. will post 11.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Automatic Data Processing Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 12th will be given a $1.70 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 12th. This represents a $6.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.2%. Automatic Data Processing’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 63.43%.

Automatic Data Processing announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, January 14th that authorizes the company to repurchase $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the business services provider to buy up to 5.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Automatic Data Processing news, VP Christopher D’ambrosio sold 543 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $208.45, for a total value of $113,188.35. Following the sale, the vice president owned 8,912 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,857,706.40. This represents a 5.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on ADP shares. Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $306.00 to $244.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Guggenheim assumed coverage on Automatic Data Processing in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. They set a “buy” rating and a $270.00 target price on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group cut their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $230.00 to $190.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. BMO Capital Markets cut their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $281.00 to $234.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $210.00 to $218.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $253.50.

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Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Bard Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Cloud Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Whipplewood Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 2,740.0% in the first quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 142 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 137 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.03% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Automatic Data Processing Company Profile

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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.