Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:ADP Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $269.56 -0.61 (-0.23%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$267.79â–Ľ$271.4950-Day Range$233.44â–Ľ$275.9152-Week Range$205.53â–Ľ$278.24Volume2.81 million shsAverage Volume1.65 million shsMarket Capitalization$110.33 billionP/E Ratio30.08Dividend Yield2.08%Price Target$265.36 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Automatic Data Processing alerts: Email Address Automatic Data Processing MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.6% Downside$265.36 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.20% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.22Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.35Based on 25 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$13.52 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.27%From $10.04 to $10.87 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.65 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector27th out of 303 stocksData Processing & Preparation Industry7th out of 56 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAutomatic Data Processing has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAutomatic Data Processing has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.20% of the float of Automatic Data Processing has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAutomatic Data Processing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Automatic Data Processing has recently increased by 15.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAutomatic Data Processing pays a meaningful dividend of 2.05%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAutomatic Data Processing has been increasing its dividend for 48 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 62.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Automatic Data Processing will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.52% next year. This indicates that Automatic Data Processing will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's dividend. Previous Next 4.4 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAutomatic Data Processing has received a 67.16% net impact score from Upright. Automatic Data Processing seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Creating knowledge". The positive contribution in the "Creating knowledge" impact category is mostly driven by its "Payroll services", "Home insurance services for individuals", and "Health insurance services for individuals" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Automatic Data Processing is -0.22. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAutomatic Data Processing has a news sentiment score of 0.35. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 25 news articles for Automatic Data Processing this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 126 people have searched for ADP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 7 people have added Automatic Data Processing to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Automatic Data Processing insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $13,519,460.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.26% of the stock of Automatic Data Processing is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.03% of the stock of Automatic Data Processing is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Automatic Data Processing are expected to grow by 8.27% in the coming year, from $10.04 to $10.87 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 30.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 30.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 40.42.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAutomatic Data Processing has a PEG Ratio of 3.00. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAutomatic Data Processing has a P/B Ratio of 24.18. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About Automatic Data Processing Stock (NASDAQ: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 services, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services, as well as integrated HCM solutions. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solution to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers employee benefits, protection and compliance, talent engagement, expertise, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.Read More ADP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ADP Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 8:37 AM | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) VP Sells 3,179 Shares of StockAugust 28, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) VP Sells 846 Shares of StockSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)The death of Nvidia?Today, I’m warning of another looming catastrophe. Only this time, it’s not in pot stocks, cryptos, or U.S. housing… it's in artificial intelligence. And unless you know what’s really going on in this sector, you could be wiped out. You see, while there is no doubt that the recent advancements in artificial intelligence are game-changing and will drive colossal innovation in every sector of the economy... There's also no escaping that The Big AI Die-Up is coming.September 6 at 7:02 PM | gurufocus.comInsider Sale: President & CEO Maria Black Sells Shares of Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP)September 6 at 4:11 AM | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) CEO Sells 19,147 Shares of StockSeptember 5 at 3:53 PM | seekingalpha.comAutomatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Citi's 2024 Global TMT Conference (Transcript)September 5 at 12:36 PM | fxstreet.comUSD/CAD struggles to hold above 1.3500 amid weak US ADP EmploymentSeptember 5 at 12:36 PM | fxstreet.comBreaking: US ADP private sector employment rises 99,000 in August vs. 145,000 forecastSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)The death of Nvidia?Today, I’m warning of another looming catastrophe. 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There's also no escaping that The Big AI Die-Up is coming.September 5 at 12:36 PM | msn.comAugust Private Job Growth Continues to Decelerate, ADP Data ShowsSeptember 5 at 12:36 PM | markets.businessinsider.comADP Prices Offering Of $1 Bln Of Senior NotesSeptember 5 at 10:35 AM | pymnts.comADP: Private Sector Job Creation Slows for Fifth Consecutive MonthSeptember 5 at 8:00 AM | prnewswire.comADP Announces Pricing of its Senior Notes Due 2034September 5 at 7:36 AM | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: President & CEO Maria Black Sells 19,147 Shares of Automatic Data Processing ...September 3, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comADP Sep 2024 275.000 putSeptember 3, 2024 | fool.comADP Is Making Big Updates to Workforce Now Software. Here Are 3 Features We Like BestSeptember 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comADP to Present at Upcoming Investor ConferenceSeptember 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAutomatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) Sees Large Increase in Short InterestSee More Headlines Receive ADP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Automatic Data Processing and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable7/01/2024Last Earnings7/31/2024Today9/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend9/13/2024Dividend Payable10/01/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/23/2024Fiscal Year End6/30/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBusiness Services Industry Data processing & preparation Sub-IndustryData Processing & Outsourced Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:ADP CUSIP05301510 CIK8670 Webwww.adp.com Phone(973) 974-5000Fax973-974-5390Employees64,000Year Founded1949Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$265.36 High Stock Price Target$310.00 Low Stock Price Target$235.00 Potential Upside/Downside-1.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.96 Trailing P/E Ratio30.08 Forward P/E Ratio26.85 P/E Growth3Net Income$3.75 billion Net Margins19.54% Pretax Margin25.37% Return on Equity89.20% Return on Assets6.73% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.66 Current Ratio1.01 Quick Ratio1.01 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19.20 billion Price / Sales5.75 Cash Flow$12.82 per share Price / Cash Flow21.02 Book Value$11.15 per share Price / Book24.18Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares409,291,000Free Float408,227,000Market Cap$110.33 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.78 Social Links Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. Wondering how to offset this risk? Click the link below to learn more about using beta to protect yourself.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Maria Black (Age 50)President, CEO & DIrector Comp: $3.38MMr. Don Edward McGuire (Age 64)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $2.15MMr. John C. Ayala (Age 57)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $2.11MMr. Michael Anthony Bonarti (Age 59)Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $1.44MMr. Joseph DeSilva Jr. (Age 49)President of Global Sales Comp: $1.13MMr. Brock Albinson (Age 49)Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer Mr. Max LiGlobal Chief Information OfficerMr. David Kwon (Age 54)Corporate VP, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel Ms. Allyce HackmannVice President of External CommunicationsMr. Gus Blanchard (Age 61)Chief Marketing Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFiservNYSE:FIPaychexNASDAQ:PAYXFidelity National Information ServicesNYSE:FISGlobal PaymentsNYSE:GPNBroadridge Financial SolutionsNYSE:BRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 68,248 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.017%Maria BlackSold 19,147 sharesTotal: $5.25 M ($274.38/share)Don McguireSold 3,179 sharesTotal: $872,254.02 ($274.38/share)Brown Financial AdvisorsBought 7,116 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.002%Clearbridge Investments LLCBought 56,767 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.208%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Automatic Data Processing Stock? ADP Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Automatic Data Processing, Inc.: Automatic Data Processing (ADP) recently set a new 1-year high at $269.50, indicating positive momentum in the stock price. The company has a strong return on equity of 89.20%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds. ADP has a consistent revenue growth rate, with a 7.2% increase in revenue year-over-year, reflecting a healthy business performance. Automatic Data Processing offers cloud-based human capital management solutions globally, tapping into the growing demand for digital HR services. With a dividend yield of 2.12% and a payout ratio of 62.50%, ADP provides investors with a steady income stream. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Automatic Data Processing, Inc. for these reasons: Despite recent highs, ADP's stock price can be volatile, posing risks for short-term investors. The company's P/E ratio of 29.47 may indicate the stock is currently overvalued compared to industry peers. ADP's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66 suggests a moderate level of financial leverage, which could impact future growth strategies. Analysts have issued mixed ratings on the stock, with some recommending a hold or sell, signaling uncertainty in the market sentiment. Market conditions and regulatory changes in the HR technology sector could impact ADP's future growth prospects and profitability. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Automatic Data Processing pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. ADP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ADP shares performed this year? Automatic Data Processing's stock was trading at $232.97 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, ADP stock has increased by 15.7% and is now trading at $269.56. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Automatic Data Processing's earnings last quarter? Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 31st. The business services provider reported $2.09 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.06 by $0.03. Automatic Data Processing's quarterly revenue was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. What is Carlos A. Rodriguez's approval rating as Automatic Data Processing's CEO? 5,336 employees have rated Automatic Data Processing Chief Executive Officer Carlos A. Rodriguez on Glassdoor.com. Carlos A. Rodriguez has an approval rating of 90% among the company's employees. Does Automatic Data Processing have any subsidiaries? Automatic Data Processing subsidiaries include these companies: Celergo, Work Market, Global Cash Card, The Marcus Buckingham Company, Payroll S.A., SHPS Inc., PhyLogic Healthcare, and others. Who are Automatic Data Processing's major shareholders? Automatic Data Processing's top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.04%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (0.99%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.87%) and Ninety One UK Ltd (0.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Maria Black, Michael A Bonarti, Carlos A Rodriguez, Don Mcguire, Donald Weinstein, Deborah L Dyson, Sreenivasa Kutam, John Ayala, Joseph Desilva, David Kwon, James T Sperduto, Laura G Brown, Augusto J Blanchard, Christopher D'ambrosio and Stuart Sackman. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Automatic Data Processing? Shares of ADP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Automatic Data Processing own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Automatic Data Processing investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ), Procter & Gamble (PG), AT&T (T) and AbbVie (ABBV). This page (NASDAQ:ADP) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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