Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

Over the past six months, ADP's stock has experienced some fluctuations. As of February 6, 2026, the share price was $231.36, representing a decline of 24.62% from February 10, 2025. ADP released its Q2 2026 earnings, reporting $2.62 per share, beating estimates, but the reported revenue missed estimates. The January 2026 ADP National Employment Report indicated that private sector employment increased by 22,000 jobs, which was roughly half of expectations, noting a slowdown in job creation. Analysts generally hold a "Hold" rating for ADP stock, with an average 12-month price target of approximately $290.83. New options for the February 2026 expiration began trading on December 31, 2025.

ADP's core business in payroll and HR services suggests certain trends. There is a potential peak in demand for ADP's payroll, tax, and compliance-related services around the end of the calendar year and early in the new year, as businesses finalize their annual financial and HR processes. The monthly release of the ADP National Employment Report also highlights the continuous nature of their data collection and processing services.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a global leader in human capital management (HCM) solutions, specializing in HR and payroll platforms, operating within the Human Resources Technology and Services industry. ADP offers cloud-based solutions to businesses of all sizes, including payroll processing, human resources administration, talent management, time and attendance tracking, benefits administration, and compliance services. ADP also provides HR and employment administration outsourcing solutions, as well as billing, bookkeeping, general accounting, and tax planning and consulting services.

ADP has a significant global presence, providing services in over 140 countries and markets and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, with 173 office locations worldwide. ADP offers both multi-country payroll and global human capital management capabilities through a unified platform, as well as local expertise for companies operating in single countries.

ADP has maintained a strong brand reputation over the past year. ADP was named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the 20th consecutive year in 2026. In 2025, ADP received two gold awards in the HRM Asia Reader's Choice Awards for best HR tech outsourcing and payroll solution.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has a significant number of institutional owners. 3,233 institutional owners and shareholders hold a total of 370,664,631 shares, with Vanguard owning the most shares of ADP. Institutional ownership accounts for approximately 65.68% of the shares, while individual ownership is around 0.22%.