Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What ADP does

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is a US stock in the Technology sector, specifically the Software – Application industry. It provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions worldwide through two segments: Employer Services, which offers platforms such as RUN Powered by ADP for small-business payroll and HR, ADP Workforce Now for mid-sized and large businesses, and ADP Lyric HCM for HR management and analytics; and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Services, which provides HR outsourcing under the ADP TotalSource brand through a co-employment model. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, United States.

Key numbers explained

• 263.68 USD is the current share price, representing what investors pay for one share of ADP today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 24.1 compares the share price to the last 12 months of earnings per share (10.95 USD); a higher P/E can reflect higher growth expectations.
• The forward P/E ratio of 19.7 uses expected future earnings, often seen as a more forward-looking valuation measure.
• The dividend yield of 2.52% shows the annual dividend income as a percentage of the share price, paid out of 61% of trailing earnings.
• The ex-dividend date is Sep 11, 2026; you must own the stock before this date to receive the next dividend.
• Beta of 0.83 suggests ADP has historically been less volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week price range of 188.16 – 294.35 shows the lowest and highest traded prices in the past year, with the current price near the upper end of that range.
• Return on equity of 72.2% indicates how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.

Recent news

Recent headlines note that ADP stock rose 33% over six months, while other articles discuss ADP being close to fair value, Intuit's reaction to agentic AI, and Paychex's upcoming earnings. A separate headline highlights ADP's National Employment Report preliminary estimate for September 5, 2026.

What to watch

Investors often watch ADP alongside peers such as Ferguson Enterprises (FERG), Rollins, Inc. (ROL), and Snap-on (SNA), all of which are part of the broader S&P 500. Factors that typically affect ADP include employment trends, interest rates, payroll processing volumes, and competition in the HCM and HR outsourcing space. Earnings reports, such as the upcoming release on Oct 28, 2026, can move the stock as the market digests revenue and profit updates.