Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Expected to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) is expected to be announcing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, January 28th. Analysts expect Automatic Data Processing to post earnings of $2.58 per share and revenue of $5.3376 billion for the quarter. Automatic Data Processing has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.811-11.011 EPS. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The business services provider reported $2.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.44 by $0.05. Automatic Data Processing had a net margin of 19.79% and a return on equity of 70.63%. The company had revenue of $5.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.14 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.33 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Automatic Data Processing to post $10 EPS for the current fiscal year and $11 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Automatic Data Processing Trading Down 2.1%

Automatic Data Processing stock opened at $255.10 on Wednesday. Automatic Data Processing has a 12 month low of $247.18 and a 12 month high of $329.93. The company has a quick ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. The stock has a market cap of $103.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.18 and a beta of 0.86. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $258.05 and its 200-day simple moving average is $280.47.

Automatic Data Processing declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, January 14th that permits the company to repurchase $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the business services provider to reacquire up to 5.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Automatic Data Processing Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be paid a $1.70 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. This represents a $6.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. Automatic Data Processing’s payout ratio is 67.13%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, VP Christopher D’ambrosio sold 543 shares of Automatic Data Processing stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $262.29, for a total value of $142,423.47. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 9,998 shares in the company, valued at $2,622,375.42. This trade represents a 5.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, VP David Kwon sold 806 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $264.80, for a total transaction of $213,428.80. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 11,187 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,962,317.60. This represents a 6.72% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 2,249 shares of company stock valued at $589,852 over the last 90 days. 0.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Automatic Data Processing

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Raymond James Financial Inc. lifted its position in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 1,168,807 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $343,045,000 after purchasing an additional 3,965 shares during the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its holdings in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 5.7% during the third quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 682,440 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $200,296,000 after buying an additional 36,889 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 8.0% during the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 498,750 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $143,256,000 after buying an additional 37,060 shares during the last quarter. Credit Agricole S A bought a new stake in Automatic Data Processing in the 3rd quarter valued at $94,021,000. Finally, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board lifted its stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 19.8% in the second quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 312,046 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $96,235,000 after buying an additional 51,671 shares during the period. 80.03% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ADP has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $340.00 to $295.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $288.00 to $272.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued an “underperform” rating and issued a $230.00 target price (down from $245.00) on shares of Automatic Data Processing in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Citigroup assumed coverage on shares of Automatic Data Processing in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. They set a “neutral” rating and a $303.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Automatic Data Processing in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $306.42.

Automatic Data Processing Company Profile

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.