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ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
$285.64
4.25
(1.51%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 114.178B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 557.895M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Technology | |||||
| Industry: | Software – Application | |||||
| CEO: | Maria Black | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 67000 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.adp.com |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a global provider of cloud-based solutions designed for human capital management (HCM). The company organizes its operations into two primary segments: Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Through its Employer Services division, ADP delivers strategic, cloud-powered platforms and comprehensive human resources (HR) outsourcing. This encompasses a wide array of services such as payroll processing, benefits administration, talent acquisition and management, general HR and workforce management, insurance, retirement planning, and regulatory compliance, often integrated into holistic HCM solutions. Conversely, the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) segment specializes in offering HR outsourcing to small and mid-sized businesses, leveraging a co-employment framework. This segment’s offerings span robust benefits packages, regulatory protection and compliance, talent engagement strategies, specialized HR expertise, all-encompassing outsourcing, and even recruitment process outsourcing. Established in 1949, ADP maintains its corporate headquarters in Roseland, New Jersey.
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| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 19,202,600 | 20,560,900 | 21,947,500 |
| Gross Profit | 9,590,600 | 10,452,200 | 10,575,600 |
| EBITDA | 5,800,000 | 6,242,000 | 6,353,300 |
| Operating Income | 4,943,000 | 5,411,900 | 4,078,400 |
| Net Income | 3,752,000 | 4,079,700 | 4,413,500 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 54,362,700 | 53,369,300 | 63,193,300 |
| Total Liabilities | 49,815,100 | 47,181,300 | 57,162,100 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 4,547,600 | 6,188,000 | 6,031,200 |
| Total Debt | 3,705,300 | 9,065,400 | 5,270,800 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2,913,400 | 3,347,800 | 4,230,100 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 4,157,600 | 4,939,700 | 5,441,200 |
| Capital Expenditure | -563,400 | -168,700 | -196,600 |
| Free Cash Flow | 3,594,200 | 4,771,000 | 5,244,600 |
| Net Income | 3,752,000 | 4,079,700 | 4,413,500 |
| Net Change in Cash | 1,314,500 | -5,031,400 | 5,570,600 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 25,584,271.393 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 26,205,327.470 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 25,877,178.935 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 8,117,848.229 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 8,314,908.325 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 8,210,787.322 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 5,592,201.734 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 5,963,435.042 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 5,633,973.320 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 4,971,589.461 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 5,092,274.385 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 5,028,507.871 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 14.570 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 14.930 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 14 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 7 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 4 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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- Robust Financial Performance: ADP demonstrates consistent revenue growth as evidenced by historical income statements, with steady increases in revenue and net income over recent years. Strong operating cash flow and free cash flow figures from the cash flow statements indicate a solid financial foundation, supporting operational stability and shareholder returns.
- High Profitability Metrics: Key metrics such as gross profit margin TTM and net profit margin TTM reflect ADP’s ability to maintain profitability above industry averages, showcasing efficient cost management and strong pricing power within the Human Resources and Payroll Software industry.
- Dividend Reliability: With a competitive dividend yield TTM and a history of consistent dividend payments (lastDiv), ADP offers an attractive income stream for investors, underpinned by stable cash flows and a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
- Market Position and Scale: As a leading player in the Professional Services sector with a significant market capitalization (mktCap), ADP benefits from economies of scale and a well-established brand, supported by a large workforce (fullTimeEmployees) and global presence (revenue geo segments).
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| Open: | 280.19 | Previous Close: | 281.39 | |
| Day Low: | 279.17 | Day High: | 285.92 | |
| Year Low: | 188.16 | Year High: | 305.31 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 252.92 | Price Avg 200: | 236 | |
| Volume: | 282179 | Average Volume: | 2.746M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Automatic Data Processing, or ADP as it’s commonly known on the ticker. If you’re a long-term investor looking to build wealth, you’ve likely come across this powerhouse in the payroll and human resources solutions space. Today, we’re diving deep into what makes ADP tick, breaking down its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, while sprinkling in some recent developments and financial insights to keep things interesting. Let’s unpack this together and see if ADP deserves…
