Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is down 15.3% since the beginning of the year. At $215 per share, ADP is trading 32.1% below its 52-week high of $316. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ADP shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,227.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) has returned -15.25% so far this year and -27.98% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ADP has returned 11.90% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 6, 1983, ADP's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jan 1987 with a return of +26.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, ADP closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 20, 1987 with a return of +17.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -24.4%.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.77%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.40 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 06, 1983.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (99.58%) than losses (79.56%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R2 of 0.40 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

ADP ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provided a 3.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.64 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Automatic Data Processing, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Automatic Data Processing, Inc. was 59.51%, occurring on Mar 13, 2003. Recovery took 2011 trading sessions.

The current Automatic Data Processing, Inc. drawdown is 32.17%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.