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

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) is anticipated to release its Q1 2027 results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce 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. Investors can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earnings report 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 quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $2.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.59 by $0.05. The firm 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%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter 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 Price Performance

Shares of ADP opened at $304.16 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $120.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.80, a P/E/G ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 0.83. The company has a quick ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82. Automatic Data Processing has a 12 month low of $188.16 and a 12 month high of $309.40. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $275.45 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $245.77.

Automatic Data Processing Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th were paid a $1.70 dividend. This represents a $6.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 11th. Automatic Data Processing’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.16%.

Insider Transactions at Automatic Data Processing

In other news, VP David Kwon sold 798 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $280.00, for a total transaction of $223,440.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 13,193 shares in the company, valued at $3,694,040. The trade was a 5.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, VP Brian Michaud sold 120 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $279.70, for a total value of $33,564.00. Following the sale, the vice president owned 18,442 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,158,227.40. The trade was a 0.65% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 33,773 shares of company stock valued at $9,450,629 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.15% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on ADP shares. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $260.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $295.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. TD Cowen boosted their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $216.00 to $223.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $248.00 to $283.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Automatic Data Processing from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 22nd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $276.36.

Automatic Data Processing Company Profile

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.