Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
ADPNASDAQTechnologySoftware - Application
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $121.57B
- P/E (TTM)
- 27.55
- Forward P/E
- 26.01
- Dividend yield
- 2.21%
- 52-week range
- $188.16$294.27
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.09M
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $300.88 - $309.40 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $294.27 |
| 52-Week Low | $188.16 |
| Open | $306.99 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.69M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.09M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 21.95B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 4.41B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 5.15B |
| EPS (TTM) | $10.94 |
| Profit Margin | 20.11% |
| Operating Margin | 25.77% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 73.18% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.85 |
| Annual Dividend | $6.80 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
| Payout Ratio | 62.15% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 121.57B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 399.70M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 27.55 |
| Forward P/E | 26.01 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 5.54 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 20.16 |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.54 |
| 50-Day MA | $273.56 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $238.99 |
| 1-Year Change | +9.37% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Automatic Data Processing at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) has a market capitalization of $121.57B. The stock trades at 27.6× trailing earnings, 26.0× forward earnings and 5.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $4.41B on revenue of $21.95B (a 20.1% profit margin) and generated $5.15B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 6.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $4.23B in cash and securities against $5.10B of debt, a net debt position of $873.30M.
Automatic Data Processing pays a quarterly dividend totaling $6.80 per share a year, a 2.21% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 62% payout ratio and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 9.4% over the past year. At $304.16 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $188.16 to $294.27, above its 200-day moving average of $238.99.
Based on 17 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $290.07, 4.6% below the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Automatic Data Processing
What is the current stock price for ADP?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, ADP stock trades at $304.16. The 52-week range is $188.16–$294.27, with a day range of $300.88–$309.40.
What is the P/E ratio for ADP?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Automatic Data Processing's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 27.6, meaning investors pay $27.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 26.0, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Automatic Data Processing operates in the Technology sector.
Does ADP pay dividends?
Yes, Automatic Data Processing pays a 2.21% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($6.80 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 62.1%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 11, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for ADP?
Based on ratings from 17 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for ADP is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $290.07, a 4.6% downside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $304.16.
What is the market cap of ADP?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Automatic Data Processing's market capitalization is $121.57B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Automatic Data Processing operates in the Technology sector within the Software - Application industry.