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

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) is anticipated to post its Q1 2027 results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 28th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $2.77 per share and revenue of $5.48 billion for the quarter. Automatic Data Processing has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.120-12.340 EPS. Parties may visit the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earnings overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $2.64 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.59 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $5.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.44 billion. Automatic Data Processing had a net margin of 20.11% and a return on equity of 71.34%. Automatic Data Processing’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.26 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Automatic Data Processing to post $12.27 EPS for the current fiscal year and $13.40 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Automatic Data Processing Stock Down 1.0%

NASDAQ ADP opened at $301.12 on Tuesday. Automatic Data Processing has a 1 year low of $188.16 and a 1 year high of $309.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $119.32 billion, a PE ratio of 27.52, a PEG ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 0.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 1.05 and a quick ratio of 1.05. The business’s 50-day moving average is $275.36 and its 200 day moving average is $240.11.

Automatic Data Processing Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th were given a dividend of $1.70 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, September 11th. This represents a $6.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. Automatic Data Processing’s dividend payout ratio is presently 62.16%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on ADP. TD Cowen lifted their price objective 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 upped their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $260.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $248.00 to $283.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $230.00 to $287.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets boosted their price objective on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $248.00 to $305.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $276.36.

Insider Activity at Automatic Data Processing

In other Automatic Data Processing news, CEO Maria Black sold 29,810 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $280.91, for a total transaction of $8,373,927.10. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 80,624 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,648,087.84. This represents a 26.99% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, VP David Kwon sold 798 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $280.00, for a total value of $223,440.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 13,193 shares in the company, valued at $3,694,040. This trade represents a 5.70% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 33,773 shares of company stock valued at $9,450,629. 0.15% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

About Automatic Data Processing

Automatic Data Processing, Inc (NASDAQ: ADP) is a global provider of human capital management and business outsourcing solutions. The company helps employers manage payroll, human resources, workforce administration, benefits, tax compliance, time and attendance, talent management, and related employment processes.

ADP offers cloud-based platforms and services designed for businesses of various sizes, from small enterprises to large organizations. Its portfolio includes payroll processing, human resources management, employee benefits administration, retirement services, workforce management, data analytics, and professional employer organization services through ADP TotalSource.

Founded in 1949, ADP serves businesses in the United States and international markets.