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ADP gears up for Q1 earnings, with revenues expected to rise 5.6% and EPS to grow 11.7%, driven by strong HR demand, AI efficiencies and client retention.

Guggenheim analyst Jacob Smith maintains Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) with a Buy and raises the price target from $300 to $340.

Automatic Data Processing has delivered a solid run over the past several years, which now puts a spotlight on whether the current share price lines up with the cash the business is expected to generate. With the stock recently closing at US$294.50, the key question is how that price compares with what its future cash flows can reasonably support. Over the past 5 years, Automatic Data Processing has returned 48.4%, which makes the valuation question more about sustaining that track record in...

Automatic Data Processing is expected to announce its first-quarter earnings next week, and Wall Street is forecasting a low-double-digit percentage rise in earnings.

For the four weeks ending October 3, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 18,500 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).

ADP clears the Caviar Cruise quality screen with strong ROIC, cash flow and low debt, but premium valuation and slowing growth warrant caution.

Almost every investor has heard the advice to buy low and never at the top. The old rule comes to mind whenever a stock hits a new peak. Automatic Data Processing (ADP) stock closed at a 52-week high on October 16, 2026. According to traditional market wisdom, this is the wrong time to buy the shares. Does that rule hold for ADP.

In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating

Six dividend stocks, one portfolio, two very different tax outcomes depending on where you hold them. The account you choose today quietly determines how much of every future payout you actually get to keep.
Both payroll giants just handed investors a 10% dividend raise, yet one pays nearly twice the yield of the other while trading at a steeper discount. The right pick depends on a tension between income today and compounding power tomorrow.

CoreWeave (CRWV) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Six Dividend Aristocrats shoulder a big chunk of SCHD's 3.8% yield, but two of them are paying dividends that their earnings barely cover. Here is how close to the edge each one actually sits.
For the four weeks ending September 26, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 24,750 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).

In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating

Is ADP a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Automatic Data Processing, Inc. on Astute Optics – US’s Substack. The thesis was published on September 11th, when the stock was trading at $268.26, and ADP gained 0.97% since then. The modest gain may reflect continued confidence in ADP’s steady earnings outlook and […]

ClearBridge Investments, a global equity manager, recently published third-quarter 2026 commentary for its “Dividend Strategy”. The letter can be downloaded here. AI continued to dominate the market, but rising interest rates, narrow leadership, and intensifying competition increased underlying risks. The Strategy reported modest gains in the quarter but underperformed the S&P 500 due to mixed […]

ADP offers steady dividend growth and record client satisfaction across a global payroll business. Lumentum is growing at a remarkable pace on AI demand but carries customer concentration risk worth understanding.

In recent months, Automatic Data Processing reported a sharp slowdown in pays-per-control growth to about 1% for fiscal 2026 and guided to 0–1% for fiscal 2027, signaling a cooler U.S. labor market alongside expectations for slightly weaker client retention. At the same time, ADP’s Employer Services revenue grew 7% in the latest fiscal quarter, with new business bookings up 6% and client float income poised to benefit from rising wages, while management emphasized that AI is reshaping how...

US private sector employment rebounded in September as payrolls expanded at a faster pace following

The Fed has just been given a pass from raising interest rates in October.

The figure topped the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 68,000 and reversed a three-month slowdown in hiring

Private-sector employment increased by 90,000 jobs in September, according to the ADP National Employment Report® produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab ("Stanford Lab").

Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton takes a closer look at the top stories for investors to watch on Wednesday, Sept. 30, including Micron (MU) reporting earnings, Personal Consumption Expenditure estimates, and the ADP September employment report.
The US dollar fell against its major trading partners early Wednesday ahead of the release of ADP pr

The Federal Reserve's primary inflation rate is due out at 8:30 a.m. ET, and don't be surprised if the core PCE price index shows a significant slowdown in price increases over the 12 months through August vs. the initial report for July. Wall Street expects the overall PCE price index to rise 0.4% on the month, leaving the 12-month headline inflation rate at 3.7%.

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is back on investors’ radar as the company prepares to report first quarter fiscal 2027 results before the Nasdaq opens on October 28, 2026. Attention now shifts to what management says on the accompanying call. Recent trading has been choppy for Automatic Data Processing, with the share price down 8.93% over the past month but still showing a 16.90% 90 day share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return is down 7.95%, and the 5 year total shareholder...

Paychex just handed income investors a yield nearly double what ADP offers, but a 14% selloff and a balance sheet carrying billions in acquisition debt raise questions about whether that payout is a bargain or a warning sign.

Automatic Data Processing has delivered a 49.6% total return over the past 5 years, and that kind of compounding naturally raises a simple question for you as a shareholder or potential buyer. Is the current price around US$269.94 still in line with the cash the business is expected to generate over time, or has the market moved ahead of those cash flows? A 49.6% gain over 5 years puts real weight on whether Automatic Data Processing's current valuation still reflects its underlying cash...

For the four weeks ending September 5, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 20,000 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).

AI buildout is fueling inflation via soaring semiconductor costs and massive data center capital requirements. Read here for a detailed analysis.

For the four weeks ending August 29, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 16,250 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference September 9, 2026 3:15 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsPeter Hadley - Chief Financial...

For the four weeks ending August 22, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 12,000 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).

ADP's strong bookings, 92.1% retention, AI-driven margin gains and robust capital returns support its outlook despite employment and PEO pressures.

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, and ADP, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, today announced an expanded, strategic partnership. The partnership affirms AWS as ADP's strategic cloud provider, enabling its continued AI transformation and ongoing innovation of generative and agentic AI solutions for its more than 1.1 million clients across 140 countries and territories.

Zacks spotlights Oportun Financial, Uranium Royalty and Amgen, alongside standout gains from its key stock portfolios.
Automatic Data Processing remains a global HCM leader, benefiting from organic growth, and rising client fund yields. Read why ADP stock is a buy.

ADP private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August after a 46,000 gain in July, led by a jobs increase of
Financial stocks were advancing Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index and the State Str
Private sector employment grew at its slowest pace in seven months in August, ADP (ADP) data showed

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
