Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Projected to Release Earnings on Wednesday

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) is expected to be posting 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. Interested persons can find conference call details on 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 posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The business services provider reported $3.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 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 firm posted $3.06 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.0% 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

NASDAQ:ADP opened at $246.22 on Wednesday. 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 company has a market capitalization of $98.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.97 and a beta of 0.83. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $229.52 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $224.51. Automatic Data Processing has a twelve month low of $188.16 and a twelve month high of $315.98.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently commented on ADP. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered their price target on shares of 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. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price objective on Automatic Data Processing from $230.00 to $190.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. UBS Group upped their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $210.00 to $218.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price 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. Finally, TD Cowen increased their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $216.00 to $223.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $248.64.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Automatic Data Processing

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of ADP. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc acquired a new position in shares of Automatic Data Processing in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Automatic Data Processing during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new position in shares of Automatic Data Processing during the third quarter valued at approximately $43,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Automatic Data Processing during the fourth quarter worth approximately $41,000. 80.03% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.