Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
NASDAQ • Technology
October 2, 2026 at 20:00 UTC
Metrics Over Time
Where the Money Goes
Q2 2026In plain terms: out of every $100 in revenue, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. keeps $18 as net profit.
Fundamentals & Financials
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Earnings
Oct 28
in 24 daysQ4 2026% — EPS deviation from the forecast (beat / miss); quarters without a forecast show the reported EPS
Based on preliminary results, Automatic Data Processing beat consensus on both the top and bottom line in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026, reported July 29, as adjusted EPS of $2.64 topped the $2.59 estimate by 1.9% and revenue of about $5.5 billion edged the $5.44 billion consensus by 0.7%. Revenue rose 6.8% to about $5.5 billion, led by Employer Services, the largest segment, which brought in about $4.0 billion and grew 7.1%; gross margin held at 53% and operating margin was about 21%. Net income rose 7.5% to about $979 million from $910.6 million a year ago, while adjusted EPS increased 16.8% from $2.26. Operating cash flow was $1.31 billion, and ADP repurchased $620.1 million of stock and paid $683.2 million in dividends. For the next period, consensus calls for EPS of $2.75 on revenue of $5.48 billion.
Next report — what to expect
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reports on October 28, 2026. Wall Street is looking for consensus EPS of $2.78 on consensus revenue of $5.47 billion. For trailing context, revenue grew +6.8% year over year last quarter. ADP has beaten EPS in 8 of 8 most recent quarters, keeping focus on margin and demand commentary.
About Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) provides payroll, human capital management, and outsourced employment services, operating in the staffing and employment services business within the industrials sector. Across FY2025, the company generated $20.6 billion in revenue through software platforms and service offerings that help employers manage workers, pay, benefits, and compliance.
Today's Snapshot
ADP closed 2.4% below yesterday's close, against a firmer sector.
Trading Volume
Below 10d avg (1.9M)
1.7M
vs S&P 500 Today
Strong Underperformance
-3.16%
Updated: October 2, 2026 at 20:03 UTC
ADP Headlines
Technical Indicators
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- EMA (5 indicators)$250.81 - $266.70Sell
- RSI (14)37.41Neutral
- Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3)12.26Buy
- MACD Level (12, 26)-3.32Sell
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