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Automatic Data Processing (ADP)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $258.79 | Market Cap: $104.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Human Resource & Employment Services

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $258.79
Market Cap: $104.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Human Resource & Employment Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.3%, Dividend Yield is 2.3%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -28%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -68%
Key risks
ADP key risks include [1] growth headwinds from increased competition by scaled competitors, Show more.
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26%
  
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, CFO LTM is 4.8 Bil, FCF LTM is 4.2 Bil
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 20%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cloud Computing, Fintech & Digital Payments, Automation & Robotics, Cybersecurity, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.3%, Dividend Yield is 2.3%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, CFO LTM is 4.8 Bil, FCF LTM is 4.2 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 20%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cloud Computing, Fintech & Digital Payments, Automation & Robotics, Cybersecurity, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -28%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -68%
6 Key risks
ADP key risks include [1] growth headwinds from increased competition by scaled competitors, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

ADP Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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The stock of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) experienced a decline of 13.9% in the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 27, 2025. This movement can be attributed to several key factors:

<br><br><b>1. Negative Market Reaction to Q3 Earnings Guidance:</b> On October 29, 2025, ADP's shares fell 5.3% after the company reported third-quarter results. Although earnings and revenue beat analyst expectations, the revenue guidance for the upcoming quarter only met expectations, failing to impress investors and suggesting a potential slowdown in positive momentum.

<br><br><b>2. Decline in Free Cash Flow Margin:</b> Contributing to investor concerns during the third-quarter earnings report, ADP's free cash flow margin decreased to 11.5% from 15.8% in the same quarter of the previous year, indicating weaker cash generation.

<br><br><b>3. Analyst Downgrades and Price Target Reductions:</b> Several financial firms issued downgrades and reduced price targets for ADP during this period. For instance, Jefferies downgraded ADP from a Hold to an Underperform rating in December 2025, citing concerns about market saturation and adjusting its price target from $245.00 to $230.00. Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase & Co. also lowered their price objectives and maintained "underweight" or "sell" ratings in late October.

<br><br><b>4. Weakening Labor Market and Employment Reports:</b> ADP's own employment reports indicated a softening labor market. In November 2025, private payrolls declined by 32,000, the largest monthly drop since March 2023, with significant job losses concentrated in small businesses. This weak reading was seen as confirmation of a deteriorating trend in hiring demand, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates.

<br><br><b>5. Bearish Sentiment and Valuation Concerns:</b> Throughout the period, there was a general bearish sentiment surrounding ADP, with more technical analysis indicators signaling bearish signals than bullish. Concerns were also raised about the company's valuation, with its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30.2x in early September 2025 being significantly higher than almost half of all companies in the United States.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -10.6% change in ADP stock from 9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -12.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
927202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)289.67258.84-10.64%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)20560.9020903.401.67%
Net Income Margin (%)19.84%19.79%-0.27%
P/E Multiple28.8225.35-12.04%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)405.90405.100.20%
Cumulative Contribution-10.64%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ADP-10.6% 
Market (SPY)4.3%7.7%
Sector (XLI)3.0%16.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -13.7% change in ADP stock from 6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -17.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
628202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)299.94258.84-13.70%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)20202.6020903.403.47%
Net Income Margin (%)19.79%19.79%-0.01%
P/E Multiple30.5225.35-16.95%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)406.90405.100.44%
Cumulative Contribution-13.71%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ADP-13.7% 
Market (SPY)12.6%23.5%
Sector (XLI)7.5%29.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -10.7% change in ADP stock from 12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -17.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1227202412272025Change
Stock Price ($)289.76258.84-10.67%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19523.0020903.407.07%
Net Income Margin (%)19.71%19.79%0.37%
P/E Multiple30.7125.35-17.45%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)407.90405.100.69%
Cumulative Contribution-10.67%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ADP-10.7% 
Market (SPY)17.0%52.5%
Sector (XLI)19.2%58.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 16.3% change in ADP stock from 12/28/2022 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 23.8% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
1228202212272025Change
Stock Price ($)222.63258.8416.26%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)16881.7020903.4023.82%
Net Income Margin (%)17.93%19.79%10.34%
P/E Multiple30.4925.35-16.86%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)414.60405.102.29%
Cumulative Contribution16.20%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/28/2023 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ADP16.3% 
Market (SPY)48.0%46.4%
Sector (XLI)41.2%55.0%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
ADP Return6%43%-1%-0%28%-10%72%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ADP Win Rate67%67%50%50%75%42% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ADP Max Drawdown-36%-9%-20%-12%-0%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. See ADP Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventADPS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-22.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven29.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven453 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-39.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven66.2%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven351 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-19.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven24.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven60 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-38.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven61.5%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven857 days1,480 days

Compare to HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL

In The Past

Automatic Data Processing's stock fell -22.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/2/2022. A -22.6% loss requires a 29.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. Its offerings include payroll, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers benefits package, protection and compliance, talent engagement, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Automatic Data Processing (ADP):
  • The Intuit for businesses' payroll and HR needs.

  • The AWS of payroll and HR.

  • H&R Block for businesses' employee payroll and tax filings.

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  • Payroll Processing: Core service involving the calculation, processing, and distribution of employee wages, taxes, and deductions.
  • HR Management (HCM) Solutions: Integrated platforms that manage human resources functions such as employee data, recruitment, onboarding, performance, and learning.
  • Benefits Administration: Services for managing employee health, retirement, and other benefit plans, including enrollment, tracking, and compliance.
  • Time and Attendance Tracking: Systems and software for employees to record work hours, manage shifts, and track leave.
  • Tax and Compliance Services: Handling payroll tax filing, ensuring adherence to labor laws, and providing regulatory reporting.
  • Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Services: A co-employment model where ADP handles comprehensive HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Automatic Data Processing (symbol: ADP) primarily sells its human capital management (HCM) solutions to other companies (Business-to-Business or B2B).

Due to the nature of its business as a service provider to millions of organizations worldwide, ADP does not typically disclose specific "major customer companies" by name. Its customer base is highly diverse across industries and sizes, with no single client or small group of clients representing a significant portion of its revenue. Client confidentiality agreements also preclude the disclosure of specific customer names.

Instead, ADP categorizes its broad customer segments based on company size. These categories represent the types of businesses that are ADP's customers:

  • Small Businesses: Companies with 1-49 employees.
  • Mid-Market Businesses: Companies with 50-999 employees.
  • Large Enterprise Businesses: Companies with 1,000 or more employees.

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Maria Black, President and Chief Executive Officer

Maria Black has served as the President, Director, and Chief Executive Officer of ADP since January 2023. She joined ADP in 1996 as a sales associate in Small Business Services, gaining foundational experience by selling payroll door-to-door. Throughout her career at ADP, she has held various executive leadership roles, including President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing (March 2020 - December 2021), President of Small Business Solutions and Human Resources Outsourcing (January 2017 - February 2020), President of ADP TotalSource (July 2014 - December 2016), and General Manager of ADP United Kingdom (April 2013 - June 2014). Black also served as the General Manager of Employer Services, TotalSource Western Central Region from January 2008 to March 2013. She is committed to delivering insightful technology and solutions, fostering collaboration, and empowering ADP's associates.

Peter Hadley, Chief Financial Officer

Peter Hadley was appointed Chief Financial Officer of ADP, effective July 1, 2025. He joined ADP in 2002 and has held increasingly senior executive leadership positions within the company. Most recently, he served as Corporate Vice President and Treasurer of ADP from October 2022 to June 2025, overseeing capital structure, client funds investment portfolio, funding of global operations, capital markets activities, investor relations, and corporate insurance programs. From November 2017 to September 2022, Hadley was President of Asia Pacific, responsible for ADP's business operations, strategy, and business development in the region. Prior to this, he served as CFO for ADP's Global Enterprise Solutions and Employer Services International. Before joining ADP, Mr. Hadley held various roles at KPMG in the United Kingdom and Arthur Andersen in Australia.

Chris D'Ambrosio, Chief Strategy Officer

Chris D'Ambrosio has been the Chief Strategy Officer of ADP since June 2021. Before this role, he served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Insurance Services, Small Business Services from January 2019 to June 2021.

Gus Blanchard, Chief Marketing Officer

Gus Blanchard has served as ADP's Chief Marketing Officer since 2021.

Sreeni Kutam, President, Global Product & Innovation

Sreeni Kutam holds the title of President, Global Product & Innovation at ADP.

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The public company Automatic Data Processing (ADP) faces several key risks in its business operations. These risks include intense competition and market saturation, the need to adapt to rapid technological advancements while managing cybersecurity threats and AI integration, and navigating complex regulatory compliance alongside economic fluctuations.

  1. Intense Competition and Market Saturation: The human resources (HR) and payroll services industry is highly competitive, with numerous companies offering similar services. ADP faces significant challenges from competitors such as Paychex, Workday, Ultimate Software, SAP, UKG, and Oracle, which necessitates continuous innovation to maintain its market share. Growth opportunities for ADP may be limited in mature markets, and increased competition from scaled competitors has created headwinds for ADP's growth.
  2. Technological Advancements, Cybersecurity Threats, and AI Integration: Rapid technological changes require ADP to continuously invest in research and development to keep its solutions up-to-date. Handling sensitive employee and payroll data makes ADP a prime target for cyberattacks, requiring constant vigilance and investment in robust cybersecurity measures. Additionally, the integration of new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, while offering opportunities, also creates new regulatory compliance and ethical considerations that ADP must navigate.
  3. Regulatory Compliance and Economic Fluctuations: ADP operates in multiple countries, each with its own labor laws and regulations. Keeping up with and ensuring compliance with this ever-changing regulatory landscape across different jurisdictions is complex and resource-intensive. Furthermore, economic downturns can lead companies to reduce their workforce or cut back on HR services, impacting ADP's client acquisition and retention. Fluctuations in interest rates also significantly affect ADP's investment income on client funds, which is a substantial contributor to its profits.

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The emergence of agile, cloud-native Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms and Employer of Record (EOR) services represents a clear emerging threat. Companies such as Rippling, Gusto, Deel, and Remote.com are gaining significant market share by offering highly integrated, user-friendly solutions that often extend beyond traditional HR to include IT and finance functionalities, or specialize in the complexities of global, distributed workforces. These platforms leverage modern technology stacks to provide more flexible, intuitive, and sometimes more cost-effective services, particularly appealing to small to medium-sized businesses and companies with international remote employees. This directly challenges ADP's comprehensive but more traditional service model, impacting its ability to compete on agility, specific feature sets, and user experience for a growing segment of modern businesses.

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Automatic Data Processing (ADP) operates within several large addressable markets, primarily focused on human capital management (HCM) solutions, payroll services, and HR outsourcing.

Human Capital Management (HCM) Solutions

The total addressable market (TAM) for global HCM software and services is conservatively estimated to be over US$180 billion. More specifically, the global human resource (HR) software market was valued at $50.0 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $54.19 billion in 2025. This market is expected to reach $73.95 billion by 2029. In North America, the HCM market size was valued at USD 9.71 billion in 2024.

Payroll Services and Software

The global payroll services market is estimated at $32.6 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach $51.4 billion by 2030. For payroll software specifically, the global market reached $8.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $11.1 billion by 2029. Combining HR and payroll software, the global HR payroll software market was valued at approximately $35.26 billion in 2024. The U.S. HR and payroll software market alone was valued at $20.6 billion in 2024.

HR Outsourcing (HRO)

The global Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO) market was valued at USD 261.70 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach $470.7 billion by 2035. Another estimate places the HRO market at USD 235.2 billion in 2023, with a projection to reach USD 380.0 billion by 2032. North America holds a significant share, with the U.S. HR outsourcing market valued at $10.8 billion in 2024.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) over the next 2-3 years:
  1. Growth in New Business Bookings and Client Retention: ADP anticipates continued revenue growth through its ability to secure new clients across both its Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) segments, coupled with robust client retention rates. The company reported record sales volume for Employer Services new business bookings in Q1 fiscal year 2026 and strong PEO new business bookings growth in Q4 fiscal year 2025. Maintaining high client satisfaction levels is expected to support strong retention results.
  2. Increase in Worksite Employees (WSEs) and Pays per Control (PPC): Revenue expansion is driven by the growth in the number of employees that ADP processes for its clients. In Q1 fiscal year 2026, average worksite employees paid by PEO Services increased by 2%. Similarly, Employer Services pays per control grew by 2% in Q1 fiscal year 2025. This indicates that clients are hiring at a moderate pace, contributing to higher service fees for ADP.
  3. Client Funds Interest Revenue Growth: ADP benefits from interest earned on funds held for clients. This revenue stream has shown significant growth, with a 13% increase in Q1 fiscal year 2026 and a 16% increase for the full fiscal year 2025, driven by rising average client funds balances. ADP has also increased its full-year forecast for client funds interest revenue for fiscal year 2026.
  4. Strategic Acquisitions and Product Innovation: ADP is actively investing in expanding its product ecosystem through strategic acquisitions and internal innovation. The company acquired WorkForce Software to enhance time and attendance, absence management, and scheduling tools, and Pequity to broaden compensation management capabilities. Furthermore, ADP is driving innovation with platforms like ADP Lyric HCM, which has seen strong momentum and increased client adoption, and by integrating AI-driven solutions such as ADP Assist to enhance operational efficiency and client value.
  5. International Expansion: ADP continues to pursue growth by expanding its global payroll capabilities and market presence. Strategic initiatives include expanding into new regions like Japan and Saudi Arabia and acquiring companies such as PEI in Mexico to strengthen its international footprint. This geographical expansion contributes to broadening ADP's client base and revenue streams.

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Share Repurchases

  • Automatic Data Processing repurchased $0.4 billion in shares during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.
  • Annual share buybacks were $1.28 billion in fiscal year 2025, an increase of 3.96% from the previous year.
  • The company repurchased 1.2 million shares in the three months ended September 30, 2025, and 1.4 million shares in the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Share Issuance

  • Shares are issued due to employee benefit plan activity, including stock option exercises, issuances under the employee stock purchase plan, and restricted stock awards, often satisfied through treasury stock.
  • The diluted average share count was 0.7% lower in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, influenced by share repurchases.

Outbound Investments

  • ADP acquired Honu HR, Inc. DBA Sora to streamline HR processes via automation.
  • In 2024, ADP acquired Workforce Software, a premier workforce management solutions provider.
  • The company acquired a payroll business in Mexico in late January of fiscal year 2025, expanding its geographic reach.

Capital Expenditures

  • Expenditure increased by 6.8% in fiscal year 2025, 6.2% in fiscal year 2024, 8% in fiscal year 2023, and 10% in fiscal year 2022, primarily due to ongoing acquisitions and transformation projects.
  • In fiscal year 2025, ADP invested $1 billion in research and development, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.
  • Capital expenditures are focused on enhancing customer efficiency and boosting internal productivity through AI tools, improving global payroll capabilities, and expanding embedded payroll offerings.
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Peer Comparisons for Automatic Data Processing

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Financials

ADPHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameAutomati.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price258.8423.2624.49305.0978.16273.40168.50
Mkt Cap104.921.932.6284.9309.24,074.4194.9
Rev LTM20,90355,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM5,4723,6241,64411,54412,991130,2148,508
FCF LTM4,2102,80062711,85412,73396,1848,032
FCF 3Y Avg3,8462,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,799
CFO LTM4,7583,6972,91913,48313,744108,5659,120
CFO 3Y Avg4,4103,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,954

Growth & Margins

ADPHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameAutomati.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM7.1%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%6.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg7.4%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%3.2%
Rev Chg Q7.1%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.7%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM26.2%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%20.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg25.8%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%20.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.1%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM22.8%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%21.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg22.5%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%22.0%
FCF/Rev LTM20.1%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%19.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg19.6%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%19.1%

Valuation

ADPHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameAutomati.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap104.921.932.6284.9309.24,074.4194.9
P/S5.00.41.04.45.410.04.7
P/EBIT18.06.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E25.38.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO22.05.911.221.122.537.521.6
Total Yield6.3%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield2.3%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.5%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E0.10.50.70.20.10.00.2
Net D/E0.00.30.60.20.00.00.1

Returns

ADPHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameAutomati.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn2.4%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%1.5%
3M Rtn-10.6%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%4.9%
6M Rtn-13.7%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%10.9%
12M Rtn-10.7%-27.0%16.2%40.5%34.5%7.5%11.8%
3Y Rtn16.3%-1.9%71.1%143.1%81.3%120.2%76.2%
1M Excs Rtn-0.8%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-1.5%
3M Excs Rtn-15.0%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.6%
6M Excs Rtn-26.0%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn-26.1%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-4.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-68.0%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Employer Services12,98112,04310,96810,19510,087
Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Services6,2345,9845,5464,8184,512
Intercompany eliminations-12-15-15-8-8
Total19,20318,01216,49815,00514,590


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$258.84 
Market Cap ($ Bil)104.9 
First Trading Date04/06/1983 
Distance from 52W High-19.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$260.58$289.00
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-0.7%-10.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility19.7%20.0%
Downside Capture36.5656.21
Upside Capture-24.9436.14
Correlation (SPY)8.3%52.4%
ADP Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.340.180.320.470.550.62
Up Beta0.160.910.840.970.640.69
Down Beta-0.310.150.040.380.550.62
Up Capture23%-52%-22%-5%24%21%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days8152659124391
Down Capture63%44%78%82%69%85%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days11263666124358

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of ADP With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 ADPSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-10.0%19.3%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.2%
Annualized Volatility19.8%18.8%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio-0.640.800.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 58.4%52.5%4.5%11.9%64.2%13.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of ADP With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 ADPSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return10.1%13.8%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility21.1%17.2%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.6%
Sharpe Ratio0.410.650.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 62.6%61.4%7.9%12.1%56.2%21.0%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of ADP With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 ADPSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return14.2%13.5%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility23.9%19.9%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.570.600.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 68.9%71.0%2.2%21.3%62.1%15.2%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity7,618,073
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-0.1%
Average Daily Volume2,468,536
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.09
Basic Shares Quantity405,100,000
Short % of Basic Shares1.9%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/29/2025-6.6%-7.3%-9.0%
7/30/20250.7%-3.0%-1.8%
4/30/20251.6%2.6%9.6%
1/29/20250.8%2.1%4.4%
10/30/20241.7%1.1%6.6%
7/31/20241.9%0.7%5.8%
5/1/20242.2%1.3%-0.4%
1/31/20243.0%5.1%5.3%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141514
# Negative10910
Median Positive1.9%2.5%6.2%
Median Negative-4.7%-5.2%-4.3%
Max Positive7.4%14.0%19.2%
Max Negative-9.2%-9.2%-11.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251031202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025806202510-K 6/30/2025
3312025501202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024130202510-Q 12/31/2024
93020241101202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024807202410-K 6/30/2024
3312024502202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023201202410-Q 12/31/2023
93020231102202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-K 6/30/2023
3312023501202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022202202310-Q 12/31/2022
93020221102202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022803202210-K 6/30/2022
3312022429202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021131202210-Q 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Rodriguez Carlos A 9152025Sell298.577221,4977,550,795Form
1D'Ambrosio ChristopherCorp. VP9112025Sell296.90597177,2493,129,691Form
2Bonarti Michael ACorporate Vice President9112025Sell298.438,7282,604,69724,032,995Form
3Rodriguez Carlos A 9082025Sell302.4525978,33511,238,642Form
4Michaud Brian L.Corp VP4022025Sell305.381,500458,0703,686,768Form