Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
ADP stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Automatic Data Processing, Inc. currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $287.60 — +9.1% versus the last price of $263.67. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
ADP historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in ADP.
ADP annual returns by year
Congress trading in ADP
20 members of Congress have disclosed trading ADP — 20 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $628,500. Most recent disclosure: Jul 30, 2026.
See who in Congress traded ADP →Insider activity in ADP
ADP's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 23 sales ($12.3M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Sep 3, 2026.
| Sep 3, 2026 | DeSilva Joseph | Executive VP | Sell | $178,491 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Foskett David | Corp. VP | Sell | $432,707 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | DeSilva Joseph | Executive VP | Sell | $1.8M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | D'Ambrosio Christopher | Corp. VP | Sell | $529,776 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Black Maria | President & CEO | Sell | $59,751 |
About Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) 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. This segment's offerings include RUN Powered by ADP, a software platform for small business payroll, HR, and compliance; ADP Workforce Now, a HCM solution used across mid-sized and large businesses to manage employees; and ADP Lyric HCM, a solution for HR management, payroll, workforce management, talent, and data analytics. Its PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solutions under ADP TotalSource name to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment also provides guidance, user-friendly technology, comprehensive employee benefits, and a risk management, safety, and workers' compensation program. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.
ADP Key Statistics
ADP in plain English
- P/E ratio (24.1) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of ADP's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (72.24%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (20.11%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.58%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
ADP stock: frequently asked questions
What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s stock price today?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) last traded at $263.67 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $188.16 and $294.35.
Is ADP stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on ADP is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $287.60 — about +9.1% versus the current price of $263.67. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in ADP 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Automatic Data Processing, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,722 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 272%, or 14.0% per year.
Does ADP pay a dividend?
Yes. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.58% per year at today's share price.
What is ADP's P/E ratio?
ADP trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 24.1, and 19.7 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade ADP stock?
Yes — 20 members of Congress have disclosed trades in ADP under the STOCK Act, totaling 20 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $628,500.
What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol ADP on the NASDAQ.
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