ADPAutomatic Data Processing

$281.40

$187.3752 weeks$300.67

Price

$281.40-4.1%1Y

1M+16%1Y-4.1%

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Smart Score

Top tier

9/10

Value77

Quality97

Momentum25

Growth48

Strongest Quality, weakest Momentum · ranked vs Technology peers. The five questions below judge the company on its own terms.

What they do

In 1949, our founders established ADP with a simple, innovative idea: help clients focus on their business by solving their payroll challenges. In the more than 75 years since, we have shaped the world of work with innovation and expertise, transforming Human Capital Management (“HCM”) from an administrative challenge to a strategic business advantage. We continuously aim to solve complex business challenges for our clients and their workers, helping them work smarter today so they can have more success tomorrow.

In the company’s own words · 10-K filed Aug 6, 2025 · SEC EDGAR

P/E (TTM)25.7

Market Cap$87.31B

1Y Return-4.1%

5Y Return+50%

Business segments

Q1 2026 · $5.94B

The company’s own SEC segment disclosure.

HCM$2.49B42%
PEO Zero Margin Benefits Pass Throughs$1.17B20%
HRO$1.12B19%
Global$751.9M13%
Interest On Funds Held For Clients$403.9M7%

For the full year FY2026, revenue was $21.9B (+6.7% year on year) and net income $4.41B. Its largest product in 2026-Q1 was HCM at $2.49B, 42% of the disclosed total, just ahead of PEO Zero Margin Benefits Pass Throughs at 20%.

Raw charts

11 series · TTM

As reported to the SEC, without any scoring.

Software - Application

Ranks #6 of 90 by Smart Score

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